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WHAT IS THE FINANCE CAREER CLUSTER?
An introduction to the Finance Career Exploration Module…
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About the cluster…
One of the 16 National Career Clusters
Involves planning, managing, and providing: services for financial planning banking, insurance, and business financial
management
Has four career pathways
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Cluster Name Career Pathways Banking and Related Services Pathway
Ex: Loan Officer
Business Financial Management Pathway Ex: Financial Controller
Financial and Investment Planning Pathway Ex: Financial Manager
Insurance Services Pathway Ex: Underwriter
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Traits of People in the Finance Field…
Strong background in math and science Good technical skills Great communication skills Detail-oriented Like working with computers Enjoy reading financial information
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Fastest growing Finance careers (2006 –2016)
Financial Analysts Personal Financial Advisors Customer Service Representatives Financial Services – Securities and
Commodities Actuaries Bill and Account Collectors Budget Analysts Brokerage Clerks Accountants and auditors
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Top 10 Finance Careers
1. Financial Manager2. Economist3. Actuary4. Personal Financial Advisor5. Financial Securities: Securities6. Financial Analyst7. Market Research Analyst8. Budget Analyst9. Credit Analyst10. Accountants and Auditors
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Tentative Module Schedule
Day 1 Module Introduction
Day 2 Explore the Banking and Related Services Pathway
Day 3 Explore the Business Financial Management Pathway
Day 4 Explore the Financial and Investment Planning Pathway
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Tentative Module Schedule, Cont. Day 5
Explore Insurance Services Pathway
Day 6 Self assessments
Day 7 A Career Journey
Day 8 In the News
Day 9 Scavenger Hunt
Day 10 Portfolio Maintenance, ETC.
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Expectations
Participation in all activities
Good behavior
Respectfulness to all guests and other students
Close attention to assignment deadlines and instructions
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Assignment #1
Career Pathway Matching Activity
Let the Fun Begin!!!
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Sources
www.online.onetcenter.org
www.careerclusters.org
www.achievetexas.org
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