What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)?

What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)?

It is a program of study or series of courses helping students connect learning with a specific career. CTE makes students both college and career ready. CTE helps high school students bridge academic courses needed for graduation with courses geared toward a specific career. CTE is designed to prepare all students for highly skilled and in demand jobs.

Who is a CTE Student?

A student’s path can begin in high school where they enroll in CTE classes and continue their education in to the community college to complete an additional two years of study in that same industry or field. The ultimate goals of a CTE student are graduation from high school and graduation from a community college with a degree or certificate leading to employment.

What Should I Ask my Counselor About CTE Programs?

1. What CTE pathways are offered at my high school?Pathways-A series of classes from 9th grade through community college showing how to make the best use of hands-on learning while reducing

unnecessary or repetitive coursework.

2. What courses are articulated at my high school?Articulation-A specific course(s) taken by a student in high

school where the student receives community college credit on an official transcript for completing the course with a satisfactory grade or better.

This project was funded fully or in part by Carl D. Perkins CTE Act of 2006 grant no. 12-C01-045 awarded to Riverside Community College District and administered by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in education programs, including career and technical education programs, and/or extracurricular school activities. Limited English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in any programs. Harassment of any employee or student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law is strictly prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance, and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Ms. Chani Beeman, 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508. (951) 222-8039. Alternate formats for

this material are available to individuals requiring disability accommodation. Please contact Julie Pehkonen or the office of Diversity, Equity and Compliance at (951) 222-8039. 318442, 04/13

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Career planning is a process:Everyone says to follow “your passion,” but if you don’t know what that passion is, don’t beat yourself up about it! Here are a few tips to help you hunt down “your passion.”

Where

It’s okay to change your mind;you are allowed to adjust your courseand start working on something new.

1. Learn about yourself Make a list of things you are good at and

enjoy • Imagineyourfutureandsetgoals • Makealistofallthecareers/jobsthat

interest you and ones you would like to learn more about

• Shareyourcareerinterestsandideaswith friends and family and ask for their feedback

2. Match your strengths to career options

• Completeavarietyofassessmenttests

3. Explore and research your career options

• Exploreyourcareer/jobslistonline • Tryseveralactivitiesrelatedtothecareers

you are interested in • Talkwithadultsdoingjobsyouare

interested in • Findamentorwhowillhelpyouwork

towards your dream

4. Don’t Give up! If there is a will, there is a way!

2Begin

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Careers in business and finance are unique because almost every business and organization has a financial and management component, students will findopportunitiesexistinmanycareerpathsinadditiontobusinessandfinance.Somespecializationsincludeconceptsofaccountingandfinance,includingcomputerapplications,taxes,investments,andassetmanagementas well as pathways in international business and business management. Business and finance professions offer many career opportunities, including thefollowingcareerpathways:BusinessManagement,FinancialServices,andInternationalBusiness.SeewhatclassesareofferedwithintheRiversideCommunity College District in these pathways.

Classes are affordable, quick, local, and state-of-the-art. In two years or less, you will be on your way to a new career and a better way of life for you and your family.

Business & Finance

Business Management Pathway Administrative Office Professional (see page 13)

Executive Office Management ♦ Executive Office Professional

General Business Concentration (see page 7) ♦ ♦ ♦ Human Resources Concentration (see page 7) ♦ ♦ Management Concentration ♦ ♦ ♦ Office Assistant

Office Fast-Track

Virtual Assistant

Financial Services Pathway Accounting (see page 4) ♦ ♦ ♦ Banking & Finance (see page 5) ♦ Bank Operations

International Business Pathway International Business (see page 13)

Logistics Management (see page 13) ♦ Operations and Production Management

Key Information

- Certificatea - Associate Degree ♦- Certificate and/or Degree

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Human Resources Specialist$31.92/hour

Certificate/Associates Degree

Business Education Administrator$50.38/hourMaster’s Degree

Purchasing Agent$30.03/hour


Small Office Manager$14.89/hour


Chief Financial Officer$90.00+/hour

Bachelor’s Degree

Business Management Pathway

Sample occupations associated with this pathway

Accounts Payable Clerk$18.98/hour


Investment Consultant$29.29/hour

Bachelor’s Degree

Tax Preparer$19.56/hour


Auditor$32.92/hour

Bachelor’s Degree

Accountant$32.92/hour

Bachelor’s Degree

Financial ServicesPathway

Sample occupations associated with this pathway

International Shipping Specialist$14.12/hour


Export Sales Representative$52.25/hour


Customs Inspector$44.42/hour


International Market Researcher$32.38/hour


International Business PathwaySample occupations associated with this pathway

Business & Finance Careers in California

*wage is based on the median hourly wage in California

Customs Broker$31.95/hour


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Exploring MyCareer Options?ExecutiveOfficeProfessionalVirtual Assistant ExecutiveOfficeManagerCustomerServiceRepresentativeAdministrativeOfficeProfessionalBookkeeper

How Can I MakeHigh School Count?English CompositionAlgebraKeyboardingIntroduction to ComputersIntroduction to BusinessIntroduction to Accounting

Administrative Office ProfessionalEvery organization needs the office to run smoothly and professionally on adailybasis.Astechnologycontinuestoexpandintheoffice,theroleofanofficetechnologyprofessionalhasgreatlychanged.Someofthecoreareas of office technology include accounting, billing, data processing, and customer service. They oftentimes do a little of everything. These individuals enhance the public image of a business by providing professional, polite and personalized service.

Do You . . .Pay attention to

small details?Like being organized?

Like to try a little

bit of everything?

How Can I Get Started?

High School (Diploma)

•OfficeAssistant•AdministrativeAide•CustomerService

Postsecondary (Certificate/AA Degree)

•CourtClerk•Bookkeeper•LegalOfficeProfessional•VirtualAssistant•ExecutiveOfficeProfessional

College/University (BA Degree or Higher)

•ExecutiveOfficeManager•Accountant•AccountManager

Enjoy teamwork?

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Exploring MyCareer Options?SmallBusinessAdvisorOfficeAdministratorRetailBusinessOwnerOperationsManagerGeneral Manager

How Can I MakeHigh School Count?Business MathEnglish CompositionAlgebraCalculusKeyboardingIntroduction to BusinessIntroduction to Computers

Like being

responsible and

reliable?

General BusinessBusiness managers plan, direct, and organize the day-to-day workings of companies or organizations that make products or provide services. They work in many different settings, such as large and small businesses, government agencies, and schools. Business management involves everything from how technology can improve effectiveness to the best way of using a team. They often create policies, manage daily operations, and plan how resources will be used.

Do You . . .Enjoy being the

leader of the pack?Like talking to and listening to other people?

Come up with

clever solutions to

problems?



•CustomerServicesRepresentative•SmallBusinessEntrepreneur


•MarketingMgr.•RegionalSalesMgr.•GeneralManager•Retail/WholesaleBuyer


•ChiefExecutiveOfficer•NationalAccountManager•BusinessTeacher•OperationsManager

Have a natural ability

to motivate others?

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Exploring MyCareer Options?HRSpecialistHRCoordinatorHRAdministrativeAssistantHRConsultantHRRepresentativeHRClerk

How Can I MakeHigh School Count?Business MathEnglish CompositionAlgebraIntroduction to ComputersIntroduction to Business Keyboarding

Get excited when

others succeed?

Human ResourcesTheHumanResourcesdepartmentlinksmanagementandemployeestogether. They provide specific services to staff members. They encourage positive relationships for employees and managers, boost job satisfaction, andmakesureallcustomerneedsaremet.Specificareastheyworkinare:staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development, and health and safety.

Do You . . .Want to make the

world a better

place to live?

Do you like working in a team?

Find you are

sensitive to the

needs of others?



•HRAssistant•HRAssociate•HRAdministrativeAssistant•PersonnelAssociate


•HRSpecialist•HRConsultant•HRRepresentative


•HRManager•DirectorofHR•EmployeeBenefitsManager•EmployeeRelationsManager

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Exploring MyCareer Options?Accounting ClerkBookkeeperAuditing ClerkAccounting AssociateFiscalTechnicianAccounting Analysis

How Can I MakeHigh School Count?Business Math English CompositionAlgebraCalculusKeyboardingBasic Accounting

Identify problems

and find ways to

solve them?

AccountingAccountants, bookkeepers, and audit clerks help organizations and businesses run efficiently. They are the backbone of the company because they keep all the financial records and make sure things run smoothly. These employees investigate financial information and are responsible for keeping track of the money coming in and going out. They can work for a varietyofcompanies,individuals,andgovernmentagencies.Someoftheirdutiesincludemakingsurepublicrecordsarecorrectandthatalltaxesarepaid right and on time. They also perform budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting, and some legal services.

Do You . . . Like working

with numbers? Work well under deadlines? Like to

investigate facts?



•AccountClerk•AuditClerk•Bookkeeper


•AccountSpecialist•CostEstimator•TaxPreparer


•Accountant•Auditor•BudgetAnalyst•Controller

Look for patterns and solve puzzles?

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Exploring MyCareer Options?FinancialServicesRepresentativeBank TellerNewAccountsClerkLoanOfficerCustomerServiceOfficerUnderwriter

How Can I MakeHigh School Count?Business MathEnglish CompositionCalculusKeyboardingIntroduction to Business

Like helping other

people?

Banking and FinanceBanks are designed to protect and invest money and valuables. There are two parts to banking: monetary authorities and credit intermediation. The U.S.FederalReserveSystemisthecentralbankandthemonetaryauthorityoftheU.S.A.Theymanagethenation’smoneysupplyandmakethedollarswe use. Credit intermediation is the bank you see on the street corner. Banks secure our money, provide checking and savings accounts, and give loans and credit cards.

Do You . . .Like managing

money?

Like having rules, but once in a while you take a risk?

Like working with

numbers?



•AccountCollector•BankTeller•NewAccountsClerk•CreditClerk


•Actuary•LoanSpecialist•CustomerServiceRepresentative•CreditAnalyst


•Appraiser•BankManager•CreditManager•EscrowOfficer•InternalAuditor

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Exploring MyCareer Options?International Business Manager

International Marketer

GovernmentTradeSpecialist

InternationalFinanceManager

InternationalPublicRelations

TradePolicy/PromotionsManager

How Can I Make High School Count?Introduction to Business

IntroductiontoSociology

Economics

PoliticalScience

English Composition

ForeignLanguage

Purchase things on eBay from other countries?

International Business Abusinessisalegalorganizationdesignedtosellgoodsand/orservices to consumers or other businesses in an effort to generate profits. An international business is one with interests in other countries. These businesses are often called multinational corporations. This career includes working with cultural considerations, such as laws and legal systems, economics, political policies, marketing, languages, living standards, cultural traditions, etc.

Do You . . .Want to travel

the world?

Have friends from another country on

your Facebook?

Appreciate other

cultures and

customs?



•Entrepreneur•AccountingAssistant•SalesRepresentative


•GovernmentTradeSpecialist•InternationalSalesRepresentative•Purchasing/ImportsAgent


•InternationalAccountant•InternationalFinance•InternationalLawyer•InternationalMarketer

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Exploring MyCareer Options?LogisticsManagementSpecialistSupplyChainDirectorWarehouseManagerShippingandReceivingManager

Production Planner

How Can I MakeHigh School Count?English CompositionIntroduction to EngineeringEconomicsIntroduction to BusinessAlgebraIntroduction to ManufacturingIntroduction to Computers

Like to plan your

route from point A to

point B?

Logistics ManagementLogisticsistheartofmanagingandcontrollingtheflowofgoodsbetweenthemanufacturer and the buyer. These can include the sneakers you’re wearing today,tothetextbookyouareusingforclass,towateryoudrink,eventheelectricityusedtokeepyourairconditionerworking.Logisticsinvolvestransporting, warehousing and storing, and packaging of products. All internationaltrading,globalimportingandexporting,andmanufacturingrequiretrained professionals in logistics. These individuals are called logisticians.

Do You . . .Lead the pack?

Like to analyze a situation and make the final

decision?

Enjoy challenges?



•ShippingandReceivingClerk•StockingandHandlingWorker


•WarehouseManager•LogisticsManagementSpecialist•ProductionPlanner•IntegratedLogisticsSupportManager


•LogisticsSystemEngineer•InternationalDistributionManager•WholesaleDistributionManager

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Family has a big influence in thechoices we make in our lives.

Take a look at the careers chosen by your grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives. It’s fun to think about how family members’ career choices have influenced their lives. It may help you identify things you want and don’t want in a career. Fill in each box with the career of the listed person. Talk to your family members, and answer the questions below.

CareerFamilyTree

Are there career areas that several of your relatives have pursued? Why?

How have your family members’ career choices changed over time?

What do your relatives tell you about reasons to choose or not choose careers like theirs?

Me!Brother/Sister’s Career

Brother/Sister’s Career

Aunt/Uncle’s Career Aunt/Uncle’s Career Aunt/Uncle’s Career Aunt/Uncle’s CareerFather’s Career Mother’s Career

Grandfather’s Career Grandmother’s Career Grandfather’s Career Grandmother’s Career

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Go to www.rcc.edu/techprep and click on the button “Career Investigation” to find a variety of web links on different careers. Fill out the following information on your chosen career.

Name of the college degree(s) you must have to achieve this career goal.

How many years of college does it take to earn the degree(s)?

What college(s) can you attend locally to begin this career goal?

Write down the college(s) web address(es)

Name four interesting activities someone in this career does on a regular basis:

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From your list what skill do you believe is the most important?

Explain your reason:

Name four skills you have that would make this career a good fit for you:

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What is the average annual pay for this career?

Is this career one that is growing in the US? (Check One) q Yes qNo

Why is this a growing career?

Name two careers related to the one you chose.

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2.

Based on your investigation ofthis career, would you still liketo pursue it? (Check One)

q Yes

qNo

INVESTIGATIONCareer

Name of Career:

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Want More Information on CTE Programs?

Moreno Valley Collegewww.mvc.edu

Norco Collegewww.norcocollege.edu/cte

Riverside City Collegewww.rcc.edu

Alvord Unified School District

Corona Norco Unified School District

Jurupa Unified School District

Moreno Valley Unified School District

Riverside Unified School District

Val Verde Unified School District

Riverside County Office of EducationRegional Occupational Center (ROP)

Career and Technical Education

Community College Information

Riverside Community College DistrictCareer and Technical Education (Tech Prep)

951-222-8963www.ExploreCTE.com

K-12 School District Partners

For links to our sponsors, please visit our website at www.ExploreCTE.com

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