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Career Technical Education (CTE) Resources

CJUHSD CTE CAREER PATHWAYS

 

Agriculture and Natural Resources

 
Career Pathways
 
Traits of People in the Industry:
Do You Like?
  • Interested in the environment
  • Critical Thinkers
  • Good at math and science
  • Likes working with people
 
  • The relationship between humans, environment and natural resources
  • To develop, produce and maintain nursery, landscaping and floral industries
  • To work with large equipment
 
Education Level and Related Occupations
 
High School
Certificate and/or Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
 
Farm Equipment Operator
Veterinary Hospital Assistant
Park Ranger Aide
 
Farm Accountant
Animal/Plant Lab Technician
Landscape Contractor
 
Agriculture Mechanics Teacher
Biotech Specialist
Landscape Architect
Arts, Media and Entertainment
 
Career Pathways
 
Traits of People in the Industry
Do You Like?
 
  • Have active imaginations
  • Like to paint, draw or perform
  • Play an instrument or dance
  • Independent and creative
  • Feel comfortable expressing feelings
 
  • Managing your own time
  • Meeting strict deadlines
  • Learning new technologies
 
 
Education Level Careers
 
High School
Certificate and/or Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Film Loader/Animation Assistant
Actor/Announcer
Camera Loader
 
Videographer/Special Effects Coordinator
Radio/TV Broadcaster
1st Assistant Camera Operator/Gaffer
Sound Engineer/Script Writer
Film Composer
Line Producer/Visual Effects Coordinator
Career Pathways
 
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Like working with tools
  • Good at math
  • Can follow directions
  • Likes team projects
  • Prefers working outdoors
  • To build things
  • Working on a project until all the pieces fit together
  • Working with your hands
 
 
Education Level Careers
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Machine Operator
Apprentice Engineer
Construction
 
 
Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Technician
Contractor/Electrician/Heavy Construction
Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician
Carpentry Instructor
Engineer
Designer
Engineering & Heavy Construction
Business and Finance
 
Career Pathways
 
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Good at math
  • Likes to read business/financial info
  • Follows the stock market
  • Conscientious and reliable
  • Cultural sensitivity/Likes to travel
  • Mathematics and accounting
  • Computer applications, taxes, business investments, geography and asset management
  • Traveling for business
 
Careers by Education Level
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Account Clerk
Bank Teller
Claims Clerk/Insurance
Customer Service Rep
Tax Preparer
Loan Specialist
Logistics Specialist
International Sales Representative
Accountant
International Marketing Coordinator
Finance Director/Financial Planner
Appraiser
Education, Child Development, and Family Services
 
Career Pathways
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Likes helping people
  • Good communicators
  • Enjoy teaching/working with children
  • Enthusiastic and optimistic attitude
  • To affect others as your favorite teacher affected you
  • To teach children from preschool to high school or college
  • To make a difference in a child's life
 
Careers by Education Level
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Child Care Provider
Preschool Aide
Customer Service Representative
Teacher's Aide
Parent Educator
Preschool Teacher
Public Relations Representative
Preschool Director/Supervisor
Child Protection
Services Worker
Product & Development Researcher
Elementary, Secondary or Postsecondary Teacher
 
 

Engineering and Architecture

Career Pathways
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Good at math
  • Good problem solvers
  • Likes to work collaboratively 
  • Have innovative ideas
  • Pay attention to detail
  • Drawing and creating new designs
  • Solving problems and using your analytical skills
  • To work as part of a team and have a strong work ethic
 
Careers by Education Level
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technician
Drafting Apprentice
Electrician Apprentice
Design/Drafting Apprentice 
Drafting Technician
Designer Estimator
Computer Networking Technician
Drafter/Designer
Architect
Civil Engineer
Computer Engineer
Structural Engineer
 
Fashion and Interior Design
 
Career Pathways
 
 
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Creative
  • Likes to draw, paint, or sew
  • Follow fashion/decorating trends
  • Likes to decorate own space
  • Have an eye for color
  • Creating fashion statements and styles
  • Manufacturing, marketing, and distribution 
  • Creating room decor
 
Careers by Education Level
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Sales Associate
Design Assistant
Set Decorator
Visual Merchandiser
Stylist
Facility and Space Planner
Assistant Designer
Lighting Specialist
Fashion Designer
Fashion Merchandising Manager
Interior Designer
Health Science and Medical Technology
 
Career Pathways
 
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Good problem solvers
  • Interested in science
  • Likes working as a team
  • Comfortable in health care setting
  • Pays attention to detail
  • Science and math
  • Earning while your learn
  • Being a part of a growing economic industry sector
  • Helping People
 
Careers by Education Level
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Biotechnology Assistant
Medical Lab Aide
Health Unit Coordinator
Biotechnology Technician
Medical Lab Technician
Medical Transcriptionist
Home Health Aide
Biotechnology Scientist
Radiologist
Hospital/Nursing Home Administrator
Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
 
Career Pathways
 
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Friendly, outgoing, people oriented
  • Energetic and creative
  • Ok working different hours
  • Good customer service attitude
  • Likes travel/new experiences
  • Upward mobility channels and clear pathways for career advancement
  • Unique travel options and industry discounts
  • High energy work environments that help you build your people skills and professional relationships
 
Careers by Education Levels
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Dietary Aide
Food Product Tester
Line Cook
Front-Desk Worker
Dietetic Technician
Personal Chef
Caterer
Sous/Executive Chef
Event/Wedding Planner
Registered Dietician
Food Scientist
Management Hotel/Club/Resort

Information and Communication Technology

Career Pathways
 
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Likes to solve puzzles
  • Enjoys playing video games
  • Likes to tinker with electrical equipment
  • Orderly and organized
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
  • Working on creative teams to develop cutting-edge products and solutions
  • Keeping computer and networks operating in a variety of industries including healthcare, education, finance and entertainment
 
 
Careers by Education Levels
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Administrator Assistant
Computer Operator
Web Page Developer
Network Systems Assistant
Desktop Publisher
Computer Graphic Artist
Web Designer
Software/Hardware Installer
Software Engineer
Graphic Designer
Web Architect
Network Manager
Manufacturing and Product Design
 
Career Pathways
 
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Likes to work with your hands
  • Curious about how things work
  • Can follow assembly instructions
  • Enjoys technical magazines
  • Likes to work with computer/machines
  • Applying your math skills
  • Grasping complicated equipment
  • Applying scientific and technical principals to structure
  • Manufacturing processes
 
Careers by Education Level
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Network Installer Educator
Maintenance Mechanic
Machinist
Production Manager
Supply Chair Technician
Machine Technician
Composite Fabricator
Welder
Manufacturing Engineer
Quality Control Inspector
Design Engineer
 
 
Marketing, Sales, and Service
 
Career Pathways
 
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Persuasive
  • Creative ideas
  • Outgoing and friendly
  • Likes making presentations
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • To shop for yourself and others
  • Selling the merits of a product or idea
  • Using your ability to analyze and respond to emerging trends
  • Negotiating with others
 
Careers by Education Levels
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Sales Representative
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Customer Service Representative
Small Business Entrepreneur
Route Salesperson
Warehouse Manager
Marketing Manager
Retail/Wholesale
Economist
International Distribution Manager
Account Executive
Chief Executive

Public Services

Career Pathways
 
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Likes to help people solve problems
  • Enjoys volunteering
  • Interested in current affairs
  • Have excellent references
  • Want job security
  • To do community outreach
  • Serving public interest
  • Improving the community
  • Helping other people
  • Keeping order and following rules
 
Careers by Education Level
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Child Care Aide
Elected Official
Armed Forces
Residential Counselor
Legal Clerk
Crime Scene Technician
Paramedic
Police Officer
Fire Fighter
Emergency Medical Technician
Social Worker
Attorney
FBI Agent
Police Lieutenant/Captain/Chief
 
Transportation
 
Career Pathways
 
Traits of People in the Industry Do You Like?
  • Enjoys travel
  • Good at operating tools/machinery
  • Likes to read maps/figure out routes
  • Likes to tinker with machines/motors
  • Electronics, computers & high technology
  • A steady job demand & high pay
  • Research & design, manufacturing, technical services & sales
 
Careers by Education Levels
 
High School Certificate and/or Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree
Flight Attendant
Collision Repair Intern
Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Airframe and Power Plant Technician
Collision Repair Technician
Smog Technician
Pilot
Insurance Claims Adjuster
Parts & Service Manager
Logistics Manager
Commercial Pilot

 

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