U1 CAREER DEVELOPMENT

16 career clusters

1. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

2. Architecture & Construction

3. Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

4. Business, Management & Administration

5. Education & Training

6. Finance

7. Government & Public Administration

8. Health Science

9. Hospitality & Tourism

10. Human Services

11. Information Technology

12. Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

13. Manufacturing

14. Marketing, Sales & Service

15. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

16. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

civil service exam

standardized test used by federal, state, and local governments to evaluate candidates for public sector jobs

Networking

the process of building relationships or connecting systems

five-step problem solving model

(define the problem, list potential solutions, examine the pros and cons of each potential solution, make a decision, and evaluate the decisio

SMART goals

(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time Bound

job shadowing opportunities

short-term, hands-on learning experience where you follow a professional through their workday to observe their daily tasks, responsibilities, and workplace culture.

internships,

a temporary, structured work experience that allows individuals to gain practical skills, explore a career path, and apply classroom theory to a professional setting

volunteer opportunities

specific roles or programs where individuals freely offer their time, skills, and labor to support a nonprofit organization, community cause, or public service

community service

unpaid work performed to benefit a local community or society may be mandated by a court as an alternative to incarceration or as a punitive sentence for a convicted