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U.S. Department of LaborOccupational Outlook
Handbook2010-2011
http://www.bls.gov/oco
The Interactive Career Exploration System SM
An Interactive Educational ExperienceDeveloped by Michael Curtis, MA www.MyHScounselor.com
U.S. Department of Education
O*Net Resource Center2010-2011
http://www.onetcenter.org/
EducationTo provide an overview of the 16 Pennsylvania
Career Clusters, or PA Pathways.
InteractionServe as an interactive tool that can be used to
explore specific occupational titles found within each Career Cluster, utilizing the data found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
To publicize the information and many resources that can be found at www.MyHScounselor.com.
Purpose of this tool
The 16 Pennsylvania Career Clusters
The 16 Career Clusters were established under the National Career Technical Education Foundation (NCTEF), and are used on an individual basis, state by state.
A Career Cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities. The 16 Career Clusters organize academic and occupational knowledge and skills into a coherent course sequence and identify pathways from secondary schools to two- and four-year colleges, graduate schools, and the workplace.
More information about Career Clusters, can be found at the NCTEF website.
Introduction
The Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.
Information such as the nature of daily work, training/education needed, expected outlook and hiring projections, earnings, and related occupations are provided in an easy to read, organized way.
The OOH was created by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor and Statistics. More can be found at the OOH website.
Introduction
The O*Net Resource Center
The O*NET program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. Central to the project is the O*NET database, containing information on hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors.
The database, which is available to the public at no cost, is continually updated by surveying a broad range of workers from each occupation.
The O*Net Resource Center was developed by the US Department of Education. More information can be found at the O*Net website.
Introduction
The 16 Career PathwaysAn interactive resource
Pennsylvania Career Clusters
Read the OverviewYou will start off with an overview of the Career Cluster,
providing a general description.
Take the time to read the information contained on that page, as it will either spark an interest, or give you an indication you may want to move onto the next Career Cluster.
If Interested, Read the OccupationsIf there are any specific occupations you want to learn
more about, click on any name to be taken to the Occupational Outlook Handbook page for that career (internet access is required).
Be sure to bookmark any job title you like, for easy access.
Using the Career Exploration System
The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.
Support OccupationsGraders and sorters, agricultural productsAgricultural workers, other
Farming, fishing, and forestry occupationsFishers and fishing vessel operatorsForest and conservation workersLogging workersAgricultural inspectorsFarmers, ranchers, and agricultural managers
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
Support OccupationsConstruction laborersDrywall and ceiling tile installers, tapers, plasterers, a
nd stucco masons
Cement masons, concrete finishers, segmental pavers, and terrazzo workers
Insulation workersConstruction equipment operators
Architects, surveyors, and cartographersArchitects, except landscape and navalLandscape architectsSurveyors, cartographers, photogrammetrists, and su
rveying and mapping techniciansDrafters
Architecture and Construction
Construction trades and related workersBoilermakersBrickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasonsCarpentersCarpet, floor, and tile installers and finishersConstruction and building inspectorsConstruction managers ElectriciansElevator installers and repairersGlaziersHazardous materials removal workersPainters and paperhangersPlumbers, pipelayers, pipefitters, and steamfittersRoofersSheet metal workersStructural and reinforcing iron and metal workers
Architecture and Construction (page 2)
Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
Art and design occupationsArtists and related workersCommercial and industrial designersFashion designersFloral designersGraphic designersInterior designersMakeup artists, theatrical and performanceDesktop publishers
Entertainers and performersActors, producers, and directorsDancers and choreographersMusicians, singers, and related workers
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
Media and communications-related occupations AnnouncersAuthors, writers, and editorsBroadcast and sound engineering technicians an
d radio operatorsInterpreters and translatorsNews analysts, reporters, and correspondentsPhotographersPublic relations specialistsTechnical writersTelevision, video, and motion picture camera op
erators and editors
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications (page 2)
Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.
These career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.
Office Support OccupationsReceptionists and information clerks Order clerks Customer service representativesHuman resources assistants, except payroll and timek
eeping
Communications equipment operators Office and administrative support worker supervisors
and managers
Office clerks, general Secretaries and administrative assistants
Facilities Support OccupationsBuilding cleaning workers Grounds maintenance workersPest control workers
Business Management & Administration
Advanced Positions in Management Administrative services managersFuneral directorsMedical and health services managersHuman resources, training, and labor relations s
pecialistsProperty, real estate, and community associatio
n managersPurchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing a
gentsTop executives
Business Management & Administration
Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.
Includes teachers, counselors and administrative positions in all levels of education, and sports coaches.
Support OccupationsTeacher assistantsLibrary assistants, clerical Library technicians and library assistantsTeachers—adult literacy and remedial educationTeachers—self-enrichment education
Training, Community, and Museum positionsArchivists, curators, and museum techniciansCoaches, umpires, and related workersInstructional coordinators
Education and Training
Education & Administrative PositionsTeachers—preschool
, except special educationTeachers—kindergarten, elementary, middle,
and secondaryTeachers—special educationTeachers—vocationalTeachers—postsecondary LibrariansSchool & Educational CounselorsEducation administrators
Education and Training
Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.
Supportive Occupations/Financial ClerksBrokerage clerks Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks File clerks Bill and account collectors Billing and posting clerks and machine operators
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks Gaming cage workers Payroll and timekeeping clerks Procurement clerks Tellers
Finance
Business and Financial Operations PositionsAccountants and auditorsActuariesAppraisers and assessors of real estateBudget analystsClaims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigatorsCost estimatorsFinancial analysts Insurance underwritersLoan officersManagement analystsEconomists Financial managersMeeting and convention plannersPersonal financial advisorsTax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents
Finance (page 2)
Executing governmental functions to include Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and Taxation; Regulation; and Management and Administration at local, state, and federal levels.
Government and advocacy, grant-making, and civic organizationsAdvocacy, grant-making, and civic organizationsFederal GovernmentState and local government, except education a
nd healthGovernment Eligibility InterviewersPostal Service Mail Carriers
Military Service
The Armed Forces
Government & Public Administration
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
Support PositionsDental assistantsHome health aides and personal and home care
aidesMassage therapistsMedical assistantsMedical transcriptionistsNursing and psychiatric aidesOccupational therapist assistants and aidesPhysical therapist assistants and aidesMedical, dental, and ophthalmic laboratory
techniciansPersonal and home care aides
Health Science
Health diagnosing and treating practitionersAudiologistsChiropractorsDentistsDietitians and nutritionistsOccupational therapistsOptometristsPharmacistsPhysical therapistsPhysician assistants
Health Science
Health technologists and technicians Athletic trainersCardiovascular technologists and techniciansClinical laboratory technologists and techniciansDental hygienistsDiagnostic medical sonographersPhysicians and surgeonsPodiatristsRadiation therapistsRecreational therapistsRegistered nursesRespiratory therapistsSpeech-language pathologistsVeterinariansEpidemiologists
Health Science (page 2)
Health technologists and technicians (cont’d)Emergency medical technicians and paramedicsLicensed practical and licensed vocational nursesMedical records and health information techniciansNuclear medicine technologistsOccupational health and safety specialistsOccupational health and safety techniciansOpticians, dispensingPharmacy technicians and aidesRadiologic technologists and techniciansSurgical technologistsVeterinary technologists and techniciansRespiratory therapy technicians
Health Science (page 3)
Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.
Support OccupationsFood and beverage serving and related workersHotel, motel, and resort desk clerks Reservation and transportation ticket agents and trav
el clerks
Food preparation and serving Chefs, head cooks, and food preparation and serving
supervisorsCooks and food preparation workersFood service managers
Leisure and hospitalityArts, entertainment, and recreationFood services and drinking placesHotels and other accommodationsLodging managers
Hospitality & Tourism
Personal care and service occupations Animal care and service workers Barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal app
earance workers
Child care workers Fitness workers Flight attendants Gaming services occupations Recreation workers
Hospitality & Tourism (page 2)
Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.
Community and social services occupationsCounselorsHealth educatorsProbation officers and correctional treatment sp
ecialistsSocial and human service assistantsSocial workers
Social scientists and related occupations Psychologists Urban and regional planners Social scientists, other
Human Services
Information TechnologyBuilding Linkages in IT
Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical, and Professional Careers Related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software, Multimedia, and Systems Integration Services.
Support OccupationsComputer operatorsComputer support specialistsData entry and information processing workers
Advanced PositionsComputer network, systems, and database admi
nistratorsComputer and information systems managersComputer systems analystsComputer scientistsComputer software engineers and computer
programmers
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & SecurityPlanning, managing, and providing legal,
public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services, such as a court reporter.
Civil OccupationsDispatchers Meter readers, utilities Postal Service workers
Legal occupations Court reportersJudges, magistrates, and other judicial
workersLawyersParalegals and legal assistants
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Protective service occupations Correctional officersFire fightersPolice and detectivesPrivate detectives and investigatorsSecurity guards and gaming surveillance offi
cersFire inspectors and investigators
Legal occupations Court reportersJudges, magistrates, and other judicial worke
rsLawyersParalegals and legal assistants
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing/RepairsPlanning, managing and
performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.
Supportive OccupationsWeighers
, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping
Cargo and freight agents Couriers and messengers Production, planning, and expediting clerks Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks Stock clerks and order fillers
GeneralAssemblers and fabricators Food processing occupations Textile, apparel, and furnishings occupations Woodworkers Industrial production managers
Manufacturing
Printing occupations Bookbinders and bindery workers Prepress technicians and workers Printing machine operators
Plant and system operators Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers Stationary engineers and boiler operators Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system o
perators
Metal workers and plastic workers Computer control programmers and operators Machine setters, operators, and tenders—metal and
plastic
Machinists Tool and die makers Welding, soldering, and brazing workers
Manufacturing (page 2)
Electrical equipment mechanics Computer, automated teller, and office machine repa
irers
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers Electronic home entertainment equipment installers
and repairers
Radio and telecommunications equipment installers and repairers
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and servi
ce technicians
Automotive body and related repairers Automotive service technicians and mechanics Diesel service technicians and mechanics Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technic
ians and mechanics
Small engine mechanics
Manufacturing / Installer & Repairers (page 3)
Other production occupations Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers Painting and coating workers, except construction Photographic process workers and processing machi
ne operators
Semiconductor processors
Other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers an
d repairers
HVAC mechanics and installers Home appliance repairers Industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance wo
rkers
Line installers and repairers Maintenance and repair workers, general Millwrights Precision instrument and equipment repairers
Manufacturing / Installer & Repairers (page 4)
Marketing, Sales & ServicePlanning, managing and performing
marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.
Exchanging goods or services for profit.
Support OccupationsCashiers Counter and rental clerks Demonstrators, product promoters, and models Retail salespersons Travel agents
Marketing, Sales & Service
Advanced PositionsAdvertising sales agents Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relati
ons, and sales managers
Market and survey researchers Insurance sales agents Market and survey researchers Real estate brokers and sales agents Sales engineers Sales representatives, wholesale and manufactu
ring
Sales worker supervisors Securities, commodities, and financial services s
ales agents
Marketing, Sales & Service (page 2)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Planning, managing, and providing
scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.
ScienceSupport Positions
Science technicians
Advanced PositionsAgricultural and food scientists Biological scientists Conservation scientists and foresters Medical scientists Atmospheric scientists Chemists and materials scientists Environmental scientists and hydrologists Geoscientists Physicists and astronomers
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Technology & Engineering
Support OccupationsEngineering technicians
Advanced PositionsEngineersEngineering and natural sciences managers
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Math
Advanced PositionsActuariesMathematiciansOperations research analystsStatisticians
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsPlanning, management, and movement
of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical .
GeneralRail transportation occupations Water transportation occupations Material moving occupations
Air transportation occupations Air traffic controllers Aircraft pilots and flight engineers
Motor vehicle operators Bus drivers Taxi drivers and chauffeurs Truck drivers and driver/sales workers
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics