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LOUISIANA CAREER PLANNING GUIDEActivities You Like.1 CheckPlace a check by the activities that interest you. Don’t worry if you don’t know much about them.Right now it’s just important to identify the activities that capture your imagination. 25. Work outdoors patrolling or maintaininga national park 26. Research legal statutes for a lawsuit 27. Play a musical instrument 28. Work with infants or children 29. Run for political office 30. Work an after-school job to save money 31. Set up a home theater system or installa car stereo system 32. Read science fiction 33. Write a short story, play, or novel 34. Host and entertain guests at a party 35. Work in a politician’s office 36. Enter information into a computer spreadsheet 37. Build a model of a jet aircraft 38. Study bacteria using an electron microscopeand other high-tech equipment 39. Design a new line of clothes 40. Read and discuss a book or poem 41. Sit on a television panel to discuss politicalor social issues 42. Keep accurate accounting and sales recordsfor a business 43. Repair a car or motorcycle motor 44. Identify different planets, stars, and constellations 45. Create and fire a ceramic pot or vase 46. Work with the elderly 47. Sell products for a portion of the profit 48. Create and oversee a budget for a largecompany or government agency1. Save a rainforest or grow organic vegetables2. Solve complicated math problems3. Act in a movie, play, or television show4. Work with people in different culturesand societies 5. Research news stories and do interviews forthe evening news 6. Study the economy and predict economic trends 7. Read and use “how-to” manuals 8. Perform science experiments in a laboratory 9. Manage an art gallery 10. Conduct a religious service 11. Bargain with vendors at a flea market 12. Analyze and create statistical graphs and charts 13. Build cabinets or furniture 14. Study the environmental impact of pollutionor global warming 15. Write a movie or television script 16. Volunteer to lead a club or scout troop 17. Choose and purchase merchandise to sellin a store 18. Work in a corporate office 19. Operate heavy machinery 20. Play chess or games of strategy 21. Write articles for music, artor entertainment magazines 22. Organize an event for a charityor community organization 23. Compete with other salespeople in a fastpaced, high-pressure company 24. Design computer programs and/or games 2 Add Up Your Scores.On the grid below, circle the numbers you checked off. Count the number of circles in each row,and write that total in the blank space at the end of each line. These are your scores for each“career personality” type.Personality 1424344454647483 Evaluate Yourself.In the spaces below, write the names of the two personality types in which you receivedthe highest scores.HOW CAN kNOWING YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE LEAD YOU TO A SATISFYING CAREER FUTURE? READ ON .5

4 Think AboutThe Future.Look at headlines “a” through“f” at the top of these twopages. Circle the ones thatmatch your top two personalitytypes from page 5. Now, lookat the job titles listed belowyour personality types. Circlejobs you find interesting. Thencircle related career clusters.Don’t think you’re limitedonly to jobs within your “jobpersonality.” For example, ifyou’re a “Helper” with aninterest in “Health Science,”check out Health Sciencecareer options within the otherjob personality types. Youmight be surprised at whatyou find.a. RealistRealists typically are focused,rugged, mechanical, anddirect. Often athletic, theyenjoy working outdoors withtools, animals, and plants.Famous “Realists” includeprimatologist Jane Goodall,hair stylist Vidal Sassoon, andarchitect Paul Williams.b. InvestigatorInvestigators are curiousand observant, and they liketo research, analyze, andsolve problems. Many enjoyscience and math – workingindependently and in teams.Famous “Investigators”include physicist and chemistMarie Curie, anthropologistMargaret Mead, and forensicscientist Dr. Henry Lee.c. ArtistCreative and imaginative,artists often work best inunstructured environmentsusing words, pictures, music,and dance to create productsand communicate ideas.Famous “Artists” includedancer Gregory Hines, painterSalvador Dali, and playwrightWilliam Shakespeare.6Career ClustersThe production, processing, marketing,distribution, financing, and developmentof agricultural commodities andresources. Mining and mineral extractionare included in the Agriculture, Food& Natural Resources cluster.Careers in designing, planning,managing, building, and maintainingthe built environment.Designing, producing, exhibiting,performing, writing, and publishingmulti-media content including visualand performing arts and design,journalism, and entertainment services.Business Management & Administration careersencompass planning, organizing, directing, andevaluating business functions essential to efficientand productive business operations. BusinessManagement & Administration career opportunitiesare available in every sector of the economy.Planning, managing, and providing educationand training services, and related learningsupport services.Planning, services for financial and investmentplanning, banking, insurance, and businessfinancial management.Executing governmental functionsto include Governance; NationalSecurity; Foreign Service; Planning;Revenue and Taxation; Regulation; andManagement and Administration of thelocal, state, and federal levels.Planning, managing, and providingtherapeutic services, diagnosticservices, health informatics, supportservices, and biotechnology researchand development.Hospitality & Tourism encompasses themanagement, marketing, and operationsof restaurants and other food services,lodging, attractions, recreation events,and travel-related services.Preparing individuals for employmentin career pathways that relate to familiesand human needs.Building linkages in IT occupationsframework: for entry level, technical, andprofessional careers related to the design,development, support, and managementof hardware, software, multi-media, andsystems integration services.Planning, managing, and providing legal,public safety, protective services, andhomeland security, including professionaland technical support services.Planning, managing, and performing theprocessing of materials into intermediate orfinal products and related professional andtechnical support activities such as productionplanning and control, maintenance, andmanufacturing/ process engineering.Planning, managing, and performing marketingactivities to reach organizational objectives.Planning, managing, and providingscientific research and professionaland technical services includinglaboratory and testing services, andresearch and development services.Planning, management, and movement ofpeople, materials, and goods by road, pipeline,air, rail, and water and related professional andtechnical support services such as transportationinfrastructure planning and management, logisticsservices, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.a. Realistb. InvestigatorAnimal care technicianFarmer, growerForestry workerFood scientistForest rangerWildlife managerBuilder, carpenterElectricianPlumbing, heating, airconditioning installerCode inspectorPreservationistCamera operator,photojournalistSet ountantBusiness manager, entrepreneurCustomer support specialistAcquisitions managerBusiness analystCollections clerkManagement analystElementary teacherCoachTechnology teacherCurriculum developerEducational researcherSchool psychologistClaims investigatorLoan officerStockbrokerAccountant/auditorClaims examinerContract administratorFinancial officerElected officialLegislative aideMilitary officerMilitary intelligence officerPolicy advisorTax examinerDentist, dental hygienistHome health aideNurse, nursing assistantPhysician, surgeonTherapist – radiologicBiomedical engineer, technicianMedical assistantTechnician, laboratoryPharmacistResearch scientistFood service workerRecreation workerTour guideForest rangerHotel security officerNight auditorHair stylistHome care aideSocial services workerConsumer advocateCredit counselorPatient accountsrepresentativeNetwork systemsengineer, technicianTelecommunicationstechnicianComputer security specialistData, systems analystInformation systems architectProgrammerTest engineerCrime scene investigatorFirefighterPolice officerDetectiveForensics examiner, technicianFraud investigatorMachine operatorIndustrial maintenancetechnicianWelderInstrument, processcontrol technicianQuality control specialistBuyerPromotion directorShipping, receiving clerkManager – brand, database,forecastingMarket researcherElectrical, electronicinstaller, repairerEngineer, engineeringtechnicianEngineer, engineeringtechnician – environmental,facility maintenance,industrialAutomotive, other technicianBody repairer – aircraft,automotiveDriver, pilotAutomotive technicianInspector – aviation, freight,environmentalLogistics analyst

LOUISIANA CAREER PLANNING GUIDEc. Artistd. Helpere. Enterpriserf. DetailerFloristGardener, landscaperAgricultural sales agentAnimal care technicianFarm managerFood, drug inspectorAgricultural sales agentFood brokerFood, livestock producerBacteriologist, biochemistFood products processorFood, fiber engineerCAD operator, drafter, designerLandscape architectPainter, paperhangerConstruction foreman, managerGeneral maintenance contractorInterior designerArchitectural firmowner, consultantContractor – general,maintenance, specialty craftBuilding inspectorCost estimatorElectrical, powertransmission installerSafety directorCopywriterCreative directorGraphic designerIllustratorMedia specialistA/V equipment installerInterior decoratorPerforming arts coach,conductor, directorAdvertising, design, marketing,publishing company ownerEvents, performing arts, tradeshow producerAnimatorA/V systems technicianGraphics, printingequipment operatorWeb designerAdvertising managerDirector – marketingcommunicationsMeeting plannerAdministrative assistantFundraising directorHuman resources manager,recruiter, labor specialistReal estate associateBusiness owner, entrepreneurCompany president,general managerMarketing managerAdministrative assistantBusiness analystData processorPayroll clerkPurchasing agentArt teacherEarly childhood, elementaryteacherInstructional media specialistChild care specialistCoachSchool counselorTeacherActing, dance, music studioowner, operatorCharter school founder, operatorTest preparation, learning centerfranchise owner, operatorEducational researcherSpeech-languagepathologist, audiologistTest measurement specialistBusiness/financial writerDirect marketing mediaspecialistFundraiserCustomer service representativeDebt counselorFinancial advisorInvestment plannerLoan officerBankerFinancial plannerFinancial managerTreasurerAccountant/auditorActuaryFinancial managerInsurance appraiserCharitable organizationexecutiveLobbyistPublic relations specialistElected officialLegislative aideMilitary officerAmbassadorElected officialMilitary combatoperations specialistPolicy advisorCensus enumeratorEmergency plannerMilitary intelligence officerVital statistics clerkZoning administratorArt, dance, music therapistAthletic trainerPublic relations directorPlastic surgeonProsthetistHome health aideMedical assistantTherapist – physicalPsychologistSocial workerHospital, health agency,laboratory executive director,owner, operatorMedical, veterinarypractice ownerBiomedical engineer, technicianLaboratory technicianMedical records manager, coderPathologistPharmacist, technicianCake decoratorCatering directorChefRestaurant conceptdeveloper, designerFood service workerHotel workerRecreation workerPark rangerTour guideAmusement park, touristattraction developerHotel, motel franchiseowner, operatorRestaurateurBanquet managerHotel executiveSupervisor – housekeeping,laundry, maintenanceActivities directorChild care facilitydirector, assistantCosmetologistCounselor – family, mentalhealth, rehabilitation,substance abusePsychologistSocial workerCounseling, psychologypractice ownerDay-care center operatorFuneral home directorNonprofit agency directorEmergency managementspecialistNutrition counselorAnimatorAudiovisual technicianWeb designer, site developerWebmasterComputer support specialistHelp desk technicianInstructional designerInteractive media developerE-merchandiserInformation supportservices providerInteractive media programmer/software developerComputer programmerComputer security specialistData processing,documentation specialistNetwork systems analystGrant writer, coordinatorCorrections educator, counselorHazardous materials responderProbation officerLaw firm partnerPolice patrol officerPrivate detective,security serviceCriminal investigatorImmigration, customs inspectorLawyer, paralegal, legalsecretaryCAD operator,drafter, designerProduct developer, designerFirst-line manager, supervisorQuality control specialistLabor relations managerManufacturing executive,supervisorMedical appliance, opticalgoods makerFailure analystIndustrial maintenancetechnicianMachine tool operatorQuality engineerCatalog developerDesigner – fashion, floral,interior, packagingManager – e-merchandising,sales promotionClient relationship managerCustomer support specialistField representativeRegional sales managerBusiness development managerBuyerMerchandising managerProduct developerManager – forecasting,fulfillment, inventoryLogistics analystMarketing researcherStatisticianA/V equipment technicianEngineer, engineeringtechnician – broadcastMedical illustratorTechnical writerEnvironmental scientistMaintenance, repair technicianLaboratory technicianMedical researcherOceanographerEngineering firmowner, consultantMedical researchlaboratory operatorElectrical, electronic installer,repairer, technicianEngineer – industrial, health andsafety, maintenanceFacility architect, designerUrban, regional plannerCashier, counter clerkCustomer service representativeDriverFlight attendantLogistics, warehouse managerConsultant – airfieldoperations, logisticsGovernment executiveManager – customer service,logistics, warehouseAir traffic controllerDispatcher – air, railInspector – aviation, freightPackerd. HelperDo you enjoy helping people?Most “Helpers” enjoy workingwith others, both individuallyand in groups. Famous“Helpers” include civil rightsleader Martin Luther King, Jr.,humanitarian Mother Teresa,and the first black president ofSouth Africa Nelson Mandela.e. EnterpriserDo you have strong leadershipskills, like to compete, takerisks, and persuade others?Enterprisers have both socialand hands-on skills. Famous“Enterprisers” include Microsoftco-founder Bill Gates, U.S.President Barack Obama, andTV personality Rachael Ray.f. DetailerDetailers analyze numbersand facts, pay careful attentionto details, and tend to bestructured. Famous “Detailers”include the first female engineer Lillian Gilbreth, inventorof the first practical telephoneAlexander Graham Bell, andFBI director J. Edgar Hoover.7

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For Your Information .What is contained on the following pages of the Louisiana Career Planning Guide providesinformation about Jobs in Demand with High Wages in Louisiana and Top Employing IndustrySectors; Career Pathways/Areas of Concentration; Postsecondary Programs; and Industry-BasedCertifications. This information is included for each of the 16 Career Cluster areas and isdefined below.Industry SectorsIndustry sectors are a subsetof a market, industry, or economywhose components share similarcharacteristics. Industry sectors arebroken up into different interrelatedcategories and are sometimes brokendown further into subsectors. Forexample, Health Care is an industrysector, and the allied health fieldof radiology may be an exampleof a subsector.Career Pathway/Areasof ConcentrationA Career Pathway/Area of Concentration is defined as a coherentsequence of courses or a field ofstudy that prepares a student fora first job and/or further educationand training. Career Pathways/Areas of Concentration also: Integrate academic andoccupational learning, integrateschool-based and work-basedlearning, and establish linkagesbetween high schools andpostsecondary institutions10 Prepare the student foremployment in a broadoccupational clusteror industry sector Typically include at leastfour years of high schooland one or two years ofpostsecondary education Provide the students, to theextent practicable, with strongexperience in and understandingof all aspects of the industry Result in the award of a highschool diploma or its equivalent,a certificate or diplomarecognizing successfulcompletion of one or twoyears of postsecondaryeducation and/or a skillcertificate, and May lead to further educationand training such as entry intoa registered apprenticeshipprogram or admission to a twoor four-year college or university.Postsecondary ProgramsA postsecondary program is definedas any education and/or trainingprogram that is offered beyondhigh school. This would includecoursework offered at the twoand four-year college level(which includes technical college,community college, and universityprograms). Possibly, it wouldinclude certain training coursesbeyond high school graduationif college credit was awarded.Registered Apprenticeship ProgramsRegistered Apprenticeship is arigorous “earn while you learn”model that provides a combinationof on-the-job learning and relatedclassroom instruction in whichworkers learn the practical andtheoretical aspects of a highlyskilled occupation.Industry-Based Certifications (IBCs)An industry-based certification istangible evidence that an individualhas successfully demonstratedskill competencies in a specificset of work related tasks, a singleoccupational area, or a cluster/sector of related occupational areas.

LOUISIANA CAREER PLANNING GUIDEEducation Pays in Higher Earnings and Lower Unemployment RatesUnemployment rate in 2009Median weekly earnings in 20092.5Doctoral degree2.3Professional degree3.95.26.88.69.71,529Master’s degree1,257Bachelor’s degree1,025Associate degree761Some college, no degree699High school graduateLess that a highschool dipolma14.6 1,5327.9% average, all workers626454 774 average, all workersSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey (http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep chart 001.htm).Data are 2009 annual averages as of May 27, 2010, for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-timewage and salary workers.Note: For more information on earnings by educational attainment, visit the Bureau of Labor Statisticsat Keys: nCRC & RegisTARThe National Career ReadinessCertificate (NCRC) can be earned inaddition to a traditional educationaldiploma. The NCRC is the dominantfoundational skills credential in thenation, and Louisiana is workingto achieve statewide alignment forworkforce, education, government,business and industry, and jobseekers. The NCRC signifies thatan individual has the essentialemployability skills neededto succeed in the workplace.version or use a Web-based version.There are four qualification levelsused to determine certificate-leveleligibility: Platinum (a

Complete "Discover Your Career Personality," the interest inventory that begins on page 4. The results will help you find Career Clusters and occupations that interest you - the foundation for planning your career future. S T Explore Career Clusters you would like to pursue on pages 14-111. The table of contents will lead you