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I m p r e s s i o n s
whatsleftintheroomafterIleave
R e s p o n s e - A b i l i t y
takeaction,exceedcustomers
expectations
A S S E S S
CruiseIntoYourFuture,ChartItNow!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
WhatsYourPassion?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
CheckOutYourCareerClusters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DiscoverTheUinValues!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PersonalityRocks!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
SkillsfortheWorkplace...GetThem! KeepThem!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
E X P L OR E
CoolJobsinScienceandBiotech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GenerationGreen! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
CareerandTechnicalEducation-DoorwaytoYourFuture!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CareerClusters/Occupations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
ConsidertheA-Maze-ingPossibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
P L A N
BudgetingIsCommonCents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
WhatDoMiddleSchoolStudentsNeedtoKnow AboutFinancialAid?. . . . . . . . . . . .20
MakingittotheProstheCompetitionisFierce!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
BeAGoalSetter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
DontLeaveYourFuturetoChance! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
C o m m i t m e n t
mypledgetoserviceandteamwork
T e a m T h i n k i n g
myactionsafecteveryoneinmy
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C o m m u n i c a t i o n
activelisteningandpositive
responses
S e r v i c e
mypersonalcommitmentto
makeadiference
P e r s o n a l E x c e l l e n c e
Ibelieveinmyabilitytomakea
diference
TheCAREERCRUISERandtheTEACHERSGUIDEmaybeviewedonlineatwww.fdoe.org/workforce/publicat.asp.

TheCareerCruiser,
FloridaCHOICES
(www.flchoices.org),and
ePEP(www.FACTS.org)cangetyou
startedtolearnmoreaboutyourself,
explorecareers,andmakeplans
forthefuture!
CruiseIntoYourFuture,
ChartItNow!
Lifeisajourneyflledwithmanytwistsandturns. Whilethejourneycanbeexciting,
itsagoodideatoknowwhereyouaregoingsoyoucandecidehowtogetthere.
Thatswhatcareerdevelopmentisallabout.Gettingtheknowledgeandskillsyou
needtomakemoreinformedcareerdecisions. Rightnowisanexcellenttimeto
developskillsthatwillhelpyoumanageyourcareerthroughoutlife. Thefollowing
stepscangetyoustarteddownapathwayforalifetimeofchoices:
1 . WH O A R E Y OU ?
A. Learnaboutyourinterests,whatyoulikeanddislike.
B. Studyyourpersonalityandhowitftsintodiferentworkenvironments.
C. Yourvaluescanalsohelptodeterminewhereyouworkandhowyouwanttowork.
D. Dontforgetskills;onesyoudevelopthroughoutschoolandthose
youcontinuetodeveloppasthighschool.
2 . WH E R E A R E Y OU G OI N G ?
A. Learnabouttheeconomy,thelabormarket,andtheimpactof
technologyonjobs.
B. Exploreoccupationsandhowtheyconnecttoyourinterestsand
abilities.
C. Learnabouteducationandtrainingoptionspasthighschooland
howfnancialaidcanbeusedtofnanceyoureducation/training.
3 . H OW WI L L Y OU G E T T H E R E ?
A. Identifythecareersandcareerclusterareathatyoufndmost
interesting.
B. Setshortandlong-termgoals.
C. Selectrequiredandelectivehighschoolcourses.
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WhatsYourPassion?
Haveyoudiscoveredwhatyouarepassionateaboutandhowthatmightafectyourchoice
ofacareer? Thisactivitywillhelpyouthinkaboutworkrelatedtasksandwhereyourinterestsare
today. Asyouexperiencelifeandworkplaceopportunitiesoferedthroughyourschool,yourinterestsmay
growandchange. Listedbelowareexamplesofworktasks. Lookateachtaskandaskyourself:
D o e s t h i s a p p e a l t o me ?
I s i t s o me t h i n g I wo u l d
e n j o y d o i n g e v e r y d a y ?
D o I wa n t t o l e a r n mo r e a b o u t
o c c u p a t i o n s t h a t d o t h i s k i n d o f
wo r k ?
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likeverymuch
4like
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notsure
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dislike
1
dislikeverymuch
Asyouexplorecareerclusters,activitieslikethiswillhelpyounarrowdownyourchoicessothat
youdontusetimeexploringoccupationsthatdontmatchyourinterests.
Tofindyourtopinterests,
usethisscaletomarkeachset
ofactivities.
1
Researchnewwaystoproducefood
Careforanimals
Setuptrapstocatchcrabs,lobster,orshellfsh
Manageafarm
Maintainplantedareasoftrees,fowers,orshrubs
Total
2
Design,build,orremodelhomes
Surveyroads,propertylines,andbridges
Buildroadsorbridges
Installelectricalwiringinabuilding
Installplumbingandbathroompipes/fxtures
Total
3
Writestoriesorplays
BroadcastprogramsonTVorradio
Designawebpage
Playinaband,orchestra,ormusicgroup
OperateequipmentusedinradioandTV
Total

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Typeorwritereports
Preparetaxrecordsforpeopleorcompanies
Manageastore
Workwithcomputers
Answerthetelephoneandgreetcustomers
Total
5
Teachstudentstoread
Takecareofyoungchildren
Researchtestdata
Teachayogaclass
Coachateam
Total
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Keeptrackofmoney
Sellinsurancetopeople
Manageabankdepartment
Preparefnancialrecordsforpeople
orcompanies
Helppeopleinvesttheirmoney
Total
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Planaskatepark
Directasocialserviceagency
Participateinfundraisers
Makeregulationstoprotecttheenvironment
Developbillstobecomelaws
Total
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Examinepeopleandgivethemmedicaltreatment
Givefrstaidtopatientsinanambulance
Helpaninjuredpersonlearntowalkagain
Processmedicalrecordsandcorrespondence
ReadanX-ray
Total
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Escortgroupsofpeopleontours
Servemealsandbeveragestopeople
Umpireorrefereeasportingevent
Planandconductactivitiesandtripsfortourists
Manageahotel
Total
10
Counselpeopleinhospitals,clinics,orschools
Helpyouth,couples,andfamiliesresolveconfict
Advisepeopleabouttheirnutritionalneeds
Holdparentingclasses
Planactivitiesforcommunitycenters
Total
11
Followblueprintstoinspectelectronicequipment
Usecomputerapplicationstocreatereports
Repaircomputers
Designprogramsforcomputers
Writetechnicaldirectionsforengineers
Total
12
Protectlivesandpropertyfromhazards
Uncoverdetailsofacrimeandarrestsuspects
Studylegaldocumentstofndinformation
Guardmoneyorvaluablesinanarmoredcar
Defendsomeoneincourtandadvisethem
aboutlaws
Total
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Usesmallorlargepowertoolstobuildor
repairitems
Useprecisiondevicestomakeparts
Usemachinestoshape,cut,ormoldmetal,
fabricorwood
Installelectricalequipment
Buildrobots
Total
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Buyclothingandaccessoriesfora departmentstore
Selladvertisingspaceforamagazine
Providebeautytreatmentsforhair,faces,ornails
RunyourownbusinessovertheInternet
Sellhousesorland
Total
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Conductexperimentsinalab
Useadvancedmathtosolvecomplexproblems
Studycausesofanimaldiseases
Studyspaceandthesolarsystem
Findalternatepowersources
Total
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Driveatrucktodeliverproducts
Pilotashiporairplane
Driveabusortaxi
Operateatrain
Manageadistribution
warehouse
Total
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Climbtallheightstorepairpowerlines
Install,maintainandrepairsystemswhileworkingoutdoors
Determinethecauseandpreventionofpoweroutages
Operateandcontrolmachinesthatgeneratepower
Designandoverseetheconstructionofapowerplant
Total
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CheckOutYourCareerClusters

C a r e e r s t h a t h a v e s o me t h i n g i n c o mmo n a r e
g r o u p e d t o g e t h e r .
T he y ma y s ha r e s i mi l a r j o bdut i e s , s k i l l s , a nd
i n d u s t r i e s .
1.Agriculture,Food&NaturalResources
Processing,production,distribution,fnancing,
anddevelopmentofagriculturalcommoditiesand
naturalresources.
2.Architecture&Construction
Designing,managing,building,andmaintainingthe
builtenvironment.
3.Arts,A/VTechnology&
Communications
Creating,exhibiting,performing,andpublishing
multimediacontent.
4.Business,Management&
Administration
Organizing,directing,andevaluatingfunctions
essentialtoproductivebusinessoperations.
5.Education&Training
Providingeducation,trainingandrelatedlearning
supportservices.
6.Energy
Planning,managingandprovidingsupportand
technicalservicesrelatedtothegeneration,
transmissionanddistributionofvarioustypes
ofenergyalongwiththeengineeringdesign,
construction,maintenance,andrepairofthese
9.HealthScience
Providingdiagnosticandtherapeuticservices,health
information,supportservices,andbiotechnologyresearch
anddevelopment.
10.Hospitality&Tourism
Managingrestaurantsandotherfoodservices,lodging,
attractions,recreationevents,and
travel-relatedservices.
11.HumanServices
Providingforfamiliesandservinghumanneeds.
12.InformationTechnology
Designing,supporting,andmanaginghardware,software,
multimedia,andsystemsintegration.
13.Law,PublicSafety,Corrections&Security
Providinglegal,publicsafety,protective,andhomeland
securityservices.
14.Manufacturing
Processingmaterialsintointermediateorfnalproducts.
15.Marketing,Sales&Service
Performingmarketingactivitiestoreachorganizational
objectives.
16.Science,Technology,Engineering&
Mathematics(STEM)
Performingscientifcresearchandprofessionaltechnical
services.
17.Transportation,Distribution&Logistics
Managingmovementofpeople,materials,andgoodsby
road,pipeline,air,rail,andwater.
systems.
7.Finance
Planningfnancesandinvestments;managing
banking,insurance,andbusinessfnances.
8.Government&PublicAdministration
Executinggovernmentalfunctionsatthelocal,state,
andfederallevels.
T o t a l u p y o u r s c o r e s f r o m b o x e s 1 - 1 7
o n p a g e s 2 a n d 3 a n d ma t c h t h e m t o
t h e C a r e e r C l u s t e r s .
Listyourtopthree.
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DiscoverThe

InValues!
Thi s ac t i vi t ywi l l hel pyoui dent i f yyour per s onal t r ai t s or val ues . Your j our neyt hr oughl i f ewi l l
of f er avar i et yof exper i ences , s oas youchangeandgr ow, your val ues mayas wel l . Thel i s t bel ow
c ont a i ns a v a r i et y of s a t i s f a c t i ons t ha t peopl eget f r omt hea c t i v i t i es t hey do. Us i ngt hes c a l e
l i s t e d b e l o w, r a t e t h e d e g r e e o f i mp o r t a n c e t o y o u .
1NotImportantAtAll 2SomewhatImportant 3VeryImportant
____HelpingSociety: Doingsomethingthatcontributestoimprovingourworld.
____HelpingOthers: Beinginvolvedinhelpingotherpeopleinadirectway.
____Competition: Engaginginactivitiesthatrivalmyabilitiesagainstothers.
____Creativity: Creatingnewideas,programs,ororganizationalstructures.
____ArtisticCreativity: Engagingincreativeactivitiessuchaspainting,writing,oracting.
____Knowledge: Engaginginlearningandunderstandingnewthings.
____HavingPowerandAuthority: Controllingorinfuencingtheopinionsandactivitiesofothers.
____PublicContact: Havingalotofday-to-daycontactwithothers.
____WorkingAlone: Doingprojectsalonewithoutmuchcontactwithothers.
____Religious: Participatinginactivitiestobetterrelatetothedivine,mystical,orspiritual.
____Recognition: BeingrecognizedforthethingsIdoinapublicway.
____PhysicalChallenge: Doingactivitiesthatwillrequirestrength,speed,oragility.
____Excitement: Doingstimulatingorthrillingwork.
____IntellectualStatus: Beingthoughtofasanintellectualoranexpert.
____ChangeandVariety: Havingresponsibilitiesthatfrequentlychange.
____Stability: Havingstructureandroutineinmyactivities.
____Proft-Gain: Makinglotsofmoney.
____Fun: Findingpleasureinwhatyoudo.
____WorkingWithOthers: Workingasateammembertowardcommongoals.
____Adventure: Participatinginrisk-takingactivities.
____Independence: Beingmyownboss.
____Technology: Workingwellwithmachinesandtools.
Listyourtopfvevalues:
N o w l o o k t h r o u g h t h e c o mp l e t e d l i s t .
Of t h e i t e ms y o u v e ma r k e d a s a 3 - v e r y i mp o r t a n t ,
p i c k t h e f i v e t h a t a r e mo s t i mp o r t a n t t o y o u .
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2 . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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PERSONALITYROCKS!
Whatdoyouknowaboutpersonalitytypes? Thinkaboutitthisway...weallcomeindiferentshapesandsizes;weallhave
strengths and weaknesses. Things that are important to you may not be as important to others. Even though we have these
diferences,learningtodevelopandimproverelationshipsathome,school,andtheworkplacemightbeagreatidea!
Gettingacluetoyourownpersonalitymayhelpyourightnowtodobetterinteamsorgroupactivities,formfriendships,andhelp
youselectcoursesforfutureworkoptions. Andlateron,itmightcomeinhandyinworkingwithalldiferentkindsofpeople.
The quiz below will give you a glimpse of your personality type by looking at common work tasks and environments. As you
compare the two groups under each question, you will probably fnd that some of the statements on each side describe you.
ThatsOK! JustmakeadecisionandchecktheboxbytheitemontheleftORrightthatBESTdescribesyouMOSTofthetime.
1 . H o w d o e s y o u r e n e r g y f l o w?
Extroverts(E) Introverts(I)
q Havealotofenergy q Havequietenergy
q Liketobearoundpeople q Liketobealone
q Actnow,thinklater q Thinkfrst,andthenact
q Likedoingmanythingsatthesametime q Liketofocusononethingatatime
q Talkmorethanlisten q Listenmorethantalk
Every person has two faces. The Extrovert is directed to the outer world where you seek interaction with people such as
discussions,brainstorming,groupexercises,projects,andpresentations. Theother,theIntrovert,isfocusedontheinnerworld
ofthoughts,interests,ideas,andimagination. Introvertsprefertostudybythemselvesandinself-directedactivities.Oneofthe
typesusuallyplaysthedominantrole.
Whichbestftsyou? Extroverts(E) OR qIntroverts(I)
2 . Wh a t k i n d o f i n f o r ma t i o n d o y o u n o t i c e a n d r e me mb e r ?
Sensors(S) iNtuitives(N)
q Likeconcreteinformation q Likecreativeideas
q Likestep-by-stepinstructions q Liketofgurethingsout
q Prefertosticktothefacts q Thinkaboutthepossibilities
q Relyonpastexperiences q Trustyourgutinstincts
q Likeclearandprecisedata q Likeabstractconcepts
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Sensorsliketohaveclearinstructionsforassignmentsandtests. Timelines,details,anddataareidealforthistype. Ontheother
hand,Intuitiveslovetothinkbig,comeupwiththeories,anddebatetheprosandconsofaconcept. Theyliketodohands-on
experimentsandcreatefowchartstoshowotherstheconcepts.
Whichbestftsyou?qSensors(S) OR qiNtuitives(N)
3 . H o w d o y o u ma k e d e c i s i o n s ?
Thinkers(T) Feelers(F)
q Basedecisionsonfacts q Basedecisionsonyourfeelings
q Lookforlogicalsolutions q Considerhowotherpeoplefeel
q Goforhonestyanddirectness q Goforcourtesyandtact
q Makedecisionswithyourhead q Makedecisionswithyourheart
q Lovetodebateissues q Avoidargumentsandconficts
Thinkerslovefactsandfgures. Whenmakingdecisions,theyfrstlookatlogicandconsistency. Theyaregreatateditingand
critiquingtheworkofothers.Feelerslookatthepeopleandspecialcircumstancesbeforemakingdecisions. Theyliketosee
thevalueinsomethingandworkwellwhenassignedgroupprojectswhereharmonybuildingisamust!
Whichbestftsyou?qThinkers(T) OR qFeelers(F)
4 . Ho w d o y o u r e l a t e t o y o u r s c h o o l a n d t h e o u t s i d e wo r l d ?
Judgers(J) Perceivers(P)
q Liketomaketodolists q Liketostaylooseandcasual
q Haveaplanforeachday q Takeeachdayasitcomes
q Studyfrst,playlater q Playfrst,studylater
q Finishprojectsthatyoustart q Startprojects,butdontfnish
q Gettoclassontime q Liketobefashionablylate
Judgersloveahighlystructuredandorganizedmethodoflearning. Theywanttoseeexactlywhattheyareexpectedtolearn,
thedeadlines,andhowtheywillbegraded. Perceiverspreferafree-fowing,unstructuredlearningenvironment. Theyliketo
getnewinformationandoptionswithnotimelines.
Whichbestftsyou?qJudgers(J) OR qPerceivers(P)
ThisisafunactivitythatisbasedontheMyers-Briggstypeofquestions. Allpersonalitytypesareequalandthereisnobesttype!
The point of knowing about personality types is to understand and appreciate diferences between people. When you decide
whichitemineachcategorydescribesyou,youcanfndyourownpersonalitytypewhichcanbeexpressedasafour-lettercode.
Placetheletterbelowfromeachcategorywhereyoumarkedthemost.
Example: E N T J
Yourpersonalitytypeis: 1. ____________2. ____________3. ____________4. ____________
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YoucangotoFloridaCHOICESPlanneratwww.fchoices.organdmatchupyourresultstothetypespreferred
inoccupations. OccupationsinFloridaCHOICESPlannerarecodedtoMyers-BriggsIndicators. Thecodesarebased
onresultsyouwouldreceivefromtakingthevalidatedinstrument.

SkillsfortheWorkplace...
GetThem! KeepThem!
Therearemanywaystodevelopskills:school,social,andleisureactivities,work,
sports,hobbies,homechores,andvolunteerwork. Theskillsyoubuildduringyour
schoolyearswillbecomethebuildingblocksofyourworkfoundation. Thinkof
yourselfnow,inschool,andevaluateeachskillasusedinschool. Checktheboxthat
bestdescribesyourlevelofeachskill.
Can Needs
Do Work
CommunicationSkills
q q Givingclasspresentations
q q Readingmanuals
q q Writingclearlyandconcisely
q q Listeningandrespondingtowhat
otherssay
ProblemSolving
q q Analyzinginformation
q q Understandingtheproblem
q q Identifyingtheproblem
q q Solvingtheproblem
q q Applyingthesolution
KnowingHowtoLearn
q q Askingquestions
q q Readinginformation
q q Usingthelibrary
q q Researchinginformation
q q Joiningactivitiesandclubs
Responsibility
q q Doinghomework
q q Meetingprojectdeadlines
q q Gettingtoclassontime
q q Followingaschedule
q q Beingonsportsteamsorclubs
CreativeThinking
q q Learninghowothershavebeen
creative
q q Usingyourimagination
q q Tryingnewwaysofdoingthings
q q Lookingatissuesfromadiferent
pointofview
Can Needs
Do Work
PeopleSkills
q q Gettingalongwithothers
q q Meetingnewpeople
q q Workingonateam
q q Respectingtheideasofothers
PersonalSkills
q q Makingethicalchoices
q q Motivatedandenthusiastic
q q Reliableanddependable
q q Prideinappearance
q q Courteousandrespectful
Self-Management
q q Schedulingyourday
q q Settingprioritiesandgoals
q q Beingfexible
q q Positiveattitudetowardchange
TechnicalSkills
q q Usingakeyboard
q q Usingawordprocessingprogram
q q Organizingandanalyzinginfowith
spreadsheets
q q DevelopingaPowerPointpresentation
q q Learningtocutandpastetext
q q UsingtheInternetforresearch
andinformation
q q Usinge-mail
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CoolJobsinScienceandBiotech
If you are an aspiring scientist, consider the possibilities of a successful career in a growing industry. According to the
BureauofLaborStatistics(BLS),thenumberofscience-relatedjobswillincreaseataratefasterthanthenationalaverage
betweennowand2016.Environmentalscientists,hydrologists,andgeoscientistswillexperiencethefastestgrowth.
Formostcareersinscience,youneedatleastaBachelorsdegree,butanincreasingnumberareaskingforaMasters
oraDoctorate. Manyofthesecareerscomewithattractivesalariesthatrangeonthe
averagefrom$58,000to$99,000,withthehighestearnersmakingsixfgures. One
thingsforsure,ifyoureinterestedinthesecareers,youdbettertakelotsofmath
andsciencecourses.
Herearethetop10jobsinscience (basedontheprojectedjobgrowth)asreportedbytheBLS.
Career Description Earnings NewJobs
CreatedBy
2016
Environmental
Scientists
Researchissuesrelatingtonaturalresources,plants,animalsand
humans. Usefndingstospreadawarenessaboutpollutionand
howitcanbeprevented.
$58,380* 21,000
Hydrologists Studybodiesofwaterandrainfallthroughouttheworld. Their
researchhelpsotherscientists,governments,andbusinesses
understandwhatpollutantsareafectingthewatersupply.
$68,140* 2,000
Geoscientists Studyphysicalaspectsoftheearth,includingtheatmosphere. $75,800 6,800
MedicalScientists Studyhumanhealthanddiseasesinordertodeveloptreatments
anddiscoverpreventivemeasures.
$64,200* 18,000
Biochemistsand
Biophysicists
Studyhowchemistryandphysicsafectlivingorganisms. $79,270* 3,200
Atmospheric
Scientists
Monitorthebehavioroftheearthsatmosphereinorderto
understanditsroleintheenvironment. Theirworkisgainingmore
visibilityastheylearnmoreaboutglobalwarming,whichhas
becomeamediaandpoliticalfocalpoint.
$78,390* 900
MaterialScientists Studythecompositionofnaturalandsyntheticmaterialsinorder
toenhancethemordevelopnewones. Thesematerials,such
asmetalsorplastic,canbefoundineverydayitemsorinlarge
structures.
$76,160* 800
Physicists Studythepropertiesofmatterandmotion. Dependingontheir
specialization,thisincludesresearchingtheuniversesoriginor
developingnewscientifctools.
$96,850* 1,100
Astronomers Studythecharacteristicsandbehaviorofthesun,stars,galaxiesand
planets.
$99,020* 100
Biological
Scientists
Observeandstudyallformsoflife,frommicroscopicorganisms
tohumans,inordertobetterunderstandhowtheseorganisms
developandinteractwiththeirsurroundings.
$79,270* 1,100
*MedianannualsalaryinformationbasedonBLSdata.
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ItsnoteasybeingGREEN,
butourqualityoflifedependsonit!

GENERATION
GREEN!
Ifyouareconcernedaboutourenvironment,pollution,pesticides,orallthegarbagewe
producehowabout254milliontonsayearyoumayhavegreenvalues. Youcanlearntobe
evengreenerbyexploringopportunitiesthatarebecomingavailableinresearch,engineering,
andconservation. ManyoftodaysjobsarebeingreinventedasGreenJobs. Theseare
occupationsthathelptoimprovethequalityofourenvironment.
Floridasup-and-cominggreenjobareasare:
SolarandWindPower:
Lookingforwaystosave$$$? Investinginsolarpanelsandothersolarproductsthatgetenergyfromthesuncouldbetheanswer.
Thewindandsunarefree! Youdothemath! Ifyouvealwayshadathingforsciencefairprojects,thiscouldbethechancetobring
thoseskillstolifeandgetpaidforit!
Biofuels:
Insteadofspending$$$onfossilfuelsfromothercountries,biofuelsareproductsthatcanbemadeinourowncountry. These
renewablefuelsreplaceoilandcoalthataremadefromtheearthovermillionsofyears.Ifexperimentinginalabsoundslikeyou,
thenturnyourwillingnesstowonderintothiscareer.
EnergyEfcientAutomobiles:
Theworldismovingawayfromdirtygasguzzlingvehiclestowardthoseusingrenewableenergy. Toproduceenergysmartvehicles,a
varietyofworkersareneeded.Ifyouhaveaninterestindesigntechnologies,thiscouldbethefeldforyou!
MassTransit:
Whetheritstrains,planes,orautomobiles,therearemany
kindsofjobsthatareassociatedwithtransportingpeople
orgoods. Areyouaproblemsolver? Thenacareerin
transportation,distribution,andlogisticscouldbethe
fnalpiecetoyourcareerpuzzle.
MakingBuildingsMore
Energy-efcient:
Thewayabuildingisconstructed,insulated,heatedand
ventilatedandthetypeoffuelusedcontributestoits
energyconsumptionandcarbonemissions. So,making
homesandbuildingsmoreenergyefcientisa
priorityforthosewhothinkgreen. Areyouanartist?
Areyoustronginmath,science,orenjoyarchitecture?
Thenthiscareerpathcanbuildyouaprofessionlike
noother!
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ItsnoteasybeingGREEN,
butourqualityoflifedependsonit!
Youveheardofwhitecollarandbluecollarjobs,butarenew
GREENCOLLARjobsbeingcreated,oraretodaysjobsjustbeing
reinvented?And,theanswerisYes!Yes! Awindpowerturbine
installerisanexampleofanewgreenjob. Acarpenter,oncethoughtof
asbluecollar,canbecomegreencollarbyusingnewmaterialsand
technologiestomakehomesandbuildingsgreen.
DIDYOUKNOW?
A Wind Energy Technician maintains turbines on wind farms. A strong background and
understandingofmechanicalandelectricalprincipleswouldbegreat! Also,amust-beingingood
shape! Takingcareofreallytallturbinesinvolvesclimbinglotsofstairs.
Weldersareveryimportanttosolarpowermanufacturing.
Machinistsmakecomponentsforturbinesthatproducewindpower.
IndustrialTruckDriverstransportsuppliesandfuels.
Thereareover44,000Electriciansandnearly69,000CarpentersinFlorida.
A Biodiesel Fuel Specialist searches for other ways to make energy. If working in a lab testing
andanalyzingbiofuelsamplessoundsinteresting,whynotgoforacollegedegreeinchemistryor
mechanicalengineering?Thatcouldlandyouajobthatpayswell!
Neweducation/trainingoptionsarebeingaddedatalllevelsinFloridasschools.FromHigh
School Academies to Career & Technical Centers and on to Universities, taking the right
courseswillgiveyouanadvantageintheworldofgreenjobs. Checkwithyourguidance
counselortoseewhatcoursescouldhelpyouinthefuturenotjusttogetajob,buthelp
yougetajobthatmightchangetheworld!
DontjustgogreenBEGreen!
Checkouttheselinksbelow:
Everheardofasolarpowerbackpack? Gotowww.eco20-20.comtolearnmore.
WhatstheleastwastefulcityinAmerica? Findoutatwww.greenbiz.com.
WhereareFloridasGreenCompanies? Mapthematwww.edf.org.
CareerandTechnicalEducation-
DoorwayToYourFuture!

Wanttotakehighschoolcareerandtechnicalcoursesthatwillhelpyoudevelopskillsforafuturecareer?
Howaboutexploringdiferentcareerareastoseewhichholdsyourinterest? Careerandtechnicaleducationisapopularchoicein
todayshighschoolssinceitofershighlyskilledtrainingwithhands-onlearningexperiences.Afterhighschool,youcanadvanceyour
skillsbyenrollingatatechnicalcenter,communitycollege,orauniversity.Manyhighschoolcareerandtechnicalcoursesarelinked
tocommunitycollegeprogramsthroughcareerpathways. AskaboutProgramsofStudyinyourschooldistrict.
Highschoolsusuallyoferelectivesinsomeoftheseprograms:
G e t i t S t a r t e d i n H i g h S c h o o l

















Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Energy
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales & Service
Science, Technology, Engineering &
Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
***InFlorida8outofthe10fastestgrowing
occupationsby2016,donotrequirea
four-yeardegree!
***65%ofallnewoccupationsrequire
education/trainingpasthighschoolof2
yearsorless!
***DepartmentofEconomicOpportunity
CareerandTechnicalEducation
ProgramsOfer:
On-the-jobworkexperiencesthrough
internships,apprenticeships,job
shadowing,andcooperativeeducation
Jobopportunitiesthatallowyoutoearn
whileyoulearn
Opportunitiestojoinstudent
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andmoney
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Thinkitstooearlytostartthinkingaboutcareers? Thinkagain!Yourcareermaybeginyearsfromnowandwill
probablychangemanytimesoveryourlifetime. Duringmiddleschool,itsimportanttolearnaboutdiferentoccupations,howto
comparethem,andmatchtoyourinterestsandabilities. Tohelpyougetstarted,informationonoccupationshasbeenorganized
bycareerclusters. Thereisjustenoughinformationforyoutodetermineifyouwanttoknowmoreaboutaparticularoccupation.
Findsomethinginteresting? Doamorein-depthsearchatFloridaCHOICES,www.fchoices.org.
Career
Clusters
Do you like to work outside? What about discovering new ways of growing food or discovering better ways
to use our natural resources? The agricultural and natural resources industry is a great career choice for people
who like to work with the earth and its resources. Examples of jobs in this cluster are:
*Animal Trainer *Forester *Agricultural Technician *Landscaper *Zoologist
Can you construct things in your mind? Do you have the ability to visualize a project and sketch it out?
Occupations in this cluster give you a wide variety of tasks. You can do anything from designing buildings
to the actual construction. You can start your own business and be your own boss. Examples are:
*Plumber *Brickmason *Electrician *Building Inspector *Surveyor *Architect

















Have you ever dreamed of being a movie star or a famous writer? You could be the next big Hollywood
director or Michelangelo! If you have the ability to be very creative and expressive there may be many
opportunities to explore in this industry. Examples of jobs in this cluster are:
*Musician *Dancer *Broadcast Technician *Graphic Designer *Photographer *Curator
Have you ever wondered what goes on in those big, tall business buildings you see downtown? They are
full of office managers and secretaries who do everything from writing contracts to answering phones.
This industry depends heavily on the people who work behind the scenes keeping everything running
smoothly. Examples of jobs in this career cluster are:
* Receptionist *Administrative Assistant *Legal Secretary *Accountant *General/Operations Manager
If you want a job that is rewarding, consider teaching. With a career in education, you have the opportunity
to inspire the minds of the future. In Florida, there is a high demand for educators and trainers due to the
rising state population. The opportunities are wide open and you have the option to work with children or
adults. Examples of jobs are:
*Fitness Trainer *Child Care Worker *Secondary School Teacher *Principal *Counselor
Have you ever wondered how energy is generated and transmitted to power our homes, businesses and schools?
You will see a wide variety of occupations in energy generation, transmission, distribution and support; as well as
careers in alternative and renewable energy. Your career in energy can start with a high school diploma or a GED in
many entry-level energy occupations. You can also begin your career in energy after you earn your associates degree
or bachelors degree. Examples of careers in energy include:
*Lineworker *Solar Installer *Electrician *Instrumentation and Control Technician *Power Plant Operator
*Engineer
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In this field, money is the name of the game and the payoff can be high. Many people have money to put into
the bank or invest in the stock market, so job opportunities in this field are growing. Examples are:
*Bank Teller *Payroll Clerk *Financial Analyst *Loan Counselor *Economist * Actuary
From the President of the United States to a legislative aide, this field has a wide variety of jobs from
which to choose. You can be an elected official or hold a salaried position that links you to the government.
So whether a local, state, or federal government employs you, you serve the community, state, and nation
where you live. Democracy at its best!
*Marriage/Drivers License Clerk *Government Inspector *Urban Planner *Legislator
With a caring hand and an understanding ear, doctors, nurses, and dentists can be our best friends
when we are not feeling well. This is a world of fast-paced action and career growth. Opportunities
range from working with infants to the elderly and everything in between. Examples are:
*Dental Assistant *Paramedic *Registered Nurse *Veterinarian *Pharmacist *Physical Therapist
From working at Disney World to McDonalds, jobs in this field allow you to meet new people all the time.
In Florida, a large portion of employment is in the hospitality and tourism industry. Jobs in food service,
hotels, attractions, and travel are available. Many allow for part-time work and flexibility. Examples are:
*Hotel/Motel Clerk *Tour Guide *Chef *Food Services Manager *Travel Agent
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Work in this field can take place in offices, hospitals, clinics, and religious organizations. You also have
the option of working at a private agency or being employed by state or local government. Work hours
can be irregular, but the reward you get from helping people is well worth the time. Examples are:
*Home Health Care Aide *Clergy *Psychologist *Parole Officer *Social Worker
If you are the type of person who wants the latest computer gadget or wants to know just how
computers think and work, information technology is for you. With advances in technology everyday, it
stays exciting. From designing software and video games to repairing computers, this field continues
to grow. Examples of jobs in this cluster are:
* Animator *Equipment Repairer *Programmer *Computer Hardware Engineer *Game Designer
Open up your own law firm or work as a part of local or federal government. This career field can
offer you many different opportunities with exciting tasks. You can work outside fighting fires or
inside a court room defending a client. Examples of jobs in this cluster are:
*Animal Control Worker *Court Clerk *Fire Fighter *Private Investigator *Attorney
Assembling products and operating machines is what its all about. You can work in a big factory operating
a textile machine or install the electronics system on an airplane. While some jobs allow you to learn through
on-the-job training, the growth of technology in factories calls for workers who have technical skills. Examples:
*Electrical/Electronic Repairer *Machinist *Mechanical Engineering Technician *Purchasing Agent

How are your communication skills? Are you good at promoting products and services? Occupations
in this cluster give you a wide range of choices. You can do many things from floral designing to
selling real estate. Examples of jobs in this cluster:
*Retail Sales Person *Fashion Designer *Telemarketer *Real Estate Sales Agent *Advertising Manager
Would you like to work in a laboratory with bubbling beakers and test tubes? If you like doing your annual
science fair project, this career field may be right up your alley. Theories, hypotheses, and mathematical
skills are all part of the job. Examples of jobs in this cluster are:
*Chemical Technician *Civil Engineer *Hydrologist *Meteorologist *Microbiologist
Would you like getting people or products from one place to another by land, air, or sea? Check
out these occupations:
*Flight Attendant *Automotive Body Repairer *Motorcycle Mechanic *Air Traffic Controller
At this point, you probably dont know a lot about Floridas Bright Futures Scholarship (www.foridastudentfnancialaid.org/
ssfad/bf/). Youknow,theonethatisfundedbythelottery? Gradesandlotsofotherstufwillqualifyyoutogetthescholarship.
But,somethingyouneedtothinkaboutassoonasyougetinhighschoolistherequired75hoursofcommunityservice. Youare
goingtobesobusywithschool...homework,studying,clubs,sports,andotheractivities. Wherewillyoufndthetime? Evenif
youdedicatedthreehourspermonthtovolunteerwork,itwouldstilltakeovertwoyearstoqualify. Dothemath!
Volunteering will not only meet the requirements for Bright Futures, but you will be serving your community, too. Make
communityservicepartofyourPLANandbesuretotalktoyourhighschoolcounseloraboutoptions!
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Apprenticeships:
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andtrainingoptionsareavailabletoyou.Youmightevenfeellikeyouareinamaze.Eachpathwaybelowcanleadto
greatcareers.Itisuptoyoutoexploreyourfutureoptionsanddecidewhichpathisrightforyou.
Af t er al l , t he mor e i nf or mat i on you gat her now, t he easi er i t wi l l be
t o make a deci si on l at er .
ForInformationonpostsecondaryeducationoptions,visitwww.fchoices.org.

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Now that you have some careers in mind, lets see how much
moneyyouneedtolive. Forthisexercise,letsassumethatyou
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GROSSMONTHLYEMPLOYMENTINCOME
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Howmuchmoneywillyouearneachmonth? Salarypermonth
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earninamonth. Putthisamountinthespacenextto#1.
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Thegovernmenttakesoutmoney(SocialSecurityandwithholdingtaxes)topayforbeneftsand SocialSecurityand
services. SalaryminusSocialSecurityandwithholdingtaxesequalsyourtakehomepay. Withholdingtaxes
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Willyoumakeenoughmoneytoliveoneachmonth?
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StateofFloridaScholarshipsandGrants

WhatDoStudentsNeedToKnow
AboutFinancialAid?
Highschoolgraduationandpostsecondaryeducationandtrainingmaynotevenbeonyourradarscreenatthispoint.
However,earlyplanningcanhelpyoudecidehowyouwillpayforyourpostsecondaryeducation. TheFloridaDepartment
ofEducation,OfceofStudentFinancialAssistance(OSFA)canhelp.OSFAadministersstate-fundedfnancialaidprograms
andguaranteesFederalFamilyEducationLoans.
Meritprogram
TheFloridaBrightFuturesScholarshiprewardshighschoolgradsfortheiracademic
achievement.
Needprograms
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Wa n t mo r e i n f o o n l o a n s ?
Cal l 1- 800- 366- 3475
or cl i ck on
ThelargestistheFloridaStudentAssistanceGrant.Awardsarebaseduponthe
studentsfamilyincomeasreportedontheFreeApplicationforFederalStudent
Aid(FAFSA). TheFloridaWorkExperienceProgramhelpstoemploystudentsin
occupationsthatcomplementtheircareergoals.
TuitionAssistanceprograms
TheWilliamL.Boyd,IV,FloridaResidentAccessGrantandtheAccesstoBetter
LearninginEducationGrantprovidegrantstoassistwiththecostoftuitionand
feesateligibleprivatenon-proftandfor-proftFloridapostsecondaryinstitutions.
FederalFamilyEducationLoanProgram(FFELP)
Agoodeducationisworththeinvestment. TheFederalEducationLoansaremade
tostudentsandparentsbylendersandguaranteedbyOSFA. Checkoutthese
typesofFederalFamilyEducationLoans:
SubsidizedStafordLoan
Forstudentswhodemonstratefnancialneed.
UnsubsidizedStafordLoan
Forstudentswhodonotdemonstratesufcientfnancialneed. Thisloan
canbeusedtosupplementaSubsidizedStafordLoan.
PLUSLoan
Foreligibleparentsofadependentundergraduatestudent.
ConsolidationLoan
Forborrowerswhowanttocombinetheiroutstanding
educationloansintoasingleloanwithasinglemonthly
payment.
www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
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MakingittothePros...
theCompetitionisFierce!
T h e c h a n c e s o f a h i g h s c h o o l a t h l e t e ma k i n g i t t o t h e
p r o f e s s i o n a l l e v e l a r e v e r y l o w.
Withlessthan1%ofhighschoolathletesevermakingitintoprofessionalsports,youneedacareerplanjustincase
youdontmakethecut. Ifyouareluckyenoughtomakeitasaprofessionalathlete,youllhavealimitednumber
ofyearstoperformbeforeageandpossibleinjuriesbegintolimityourcompetitiveness. So,thinkaboutaback-up
planforthefuture.
Ifyouthinkyouhavethetalentandcommitmenttoworkhardandmakeittothepros,youshouldfollowyour
dream. Ifyoulandanathleticscholarshiptoplayincollege,youllneedtokeepupyourgrades. But,keepthat
back-upplaninmindasyouplanyourmajor.
CheckoutthesenumbersaccordingtotheNationalCollegiateAthleticAssociation(NCAA)togetanideaofthe
oddsofmakingittothepros.
WOMENSBASKETBALL:
High school senior athletes...................129,408
NCAA college senior athletes ...............3,355
What are the odds of making it
tothepros?..................................................5,000to1
How many make it?..................................32
Currently,thereare10teamsintheWNBAwithatotalof
110women.
MENSBASKETBALL:
High school senior athletes...................156,096
NCAA college senior athletes ...............3,682
What are the odds of making it
tothepros?..................................................10,000to3
How many make it?..................................44
TheNBAhas30teamswithatotalof432playerscurrently.
MENSFOOTBALL:
High school senior athletes...................306,221
NCAA college senior athletes ...............13,612
What are the odds of making it
tothepros?..................................................10,000to8
How many make it?..................................250
TheNFLhas32teamswithatotalof1,696players
currently.
MENSBASEBALL:
High school senior athletes ...................134,477
NCAA college senior athletes ...............6,393
What are the odds of making it
tothepros?..................................................200to1
How many make it?..................................600
MajorLeagueBaseballhas30teamswithatotalof750
playerscurrently.
Yourback-upplancouldstillkeepyouintheworldof
sports. TAKEALOOKATTHESE:
Athletic Coach
Athletic Dietician & Nutritionist
Athletic Trainer
Phys Ed. Teacher
Physical Therapist
Sports Announcer
Sports Marketer
Sports or Athletic Club Manager
Umpire/Referee

BeaGoalSetter
Yousetgoalsforonereasontohelpyougetwhatyouwant. Settinggoalswill
helpyoutakecontrolofwhathappenstoyounowandinthefuture.
Foragoaltoberealithastobe:
important to you.
within your power to make it happen through your own actions.
something you have a reasonable chance of achieving.
Mostimportantly,itmustbeclearlydefnedandhaveaspecifcplanofaction.
Youcansetgoalsfordiferentthingsinyourlife. Itmaybeforthingsyouliketodo,whatyouwanttoaccomplish,howyou
wanttospendyourtimeandmanyotherthings. Fornow,letsthinkaboutgoalsinthreeareas: school,futureeducation,
andcareergoals.
L i s t a g o a l i n e a c h o f t h e a r e a s a n d
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WhatIcandotoday:
WhatIneedtodointhefuture:
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FUTUREEDUCATIONGOALS
Mygoal:
WhatIcandotoday:
WhatIneedtodointhefuture:
CAREERGOALS
Mygoal:
WhatIcandotoday:
WhatIneedtodointhefuture:
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Short-termgoalsareonesthatyouwillachieveinthenearfuture
(e.g.,inaday,withinaweek,orpossiblywithinafewmonths).
Long-termgoalsareonesthatyouwillachieveoveralongerperiod
oftime(e.g.,onesemester,oneyear,fveyears,ortwentyyears).

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800-342-9271
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