Classroom/Career Connection
Directions: Read the situations below. Then put a check by any work that matches the person’s school interests. Add other fields of work, if you think of any.
1. Sam likes his science classes a lot. What jobs should he consider?
Bank teller
Forester
Medical lab technician
Truck driver
Astronomer
Others:
2. Denise is very interested in mechanical drawing and math. What jobs should she consider?
Radio announcer
Surveyor
Receptionist
Drafter
Architect
Others:
3. Linda likes social studies very much. What jobs should she consider?
Social worker
Marine biologist
Sales clerk
Insurance agent
Nurse
Others:
4. Rudy loves his English classes. What jobs should he consider?
Writer
Medical lab technician
Radio announcer
Teacher
Dental hygienist
Others:
5. Bruce likes his shop course better than any others. What jobs should he consider?
Bank teller
Forester
Sheet-metal worker
Truck driver
Astronomer
Others:
My Favorite Subjects
Directions: Rank these subjects in numerical order, with “1” being your favorite.
A) English
B) Math
C) Science
D) Social Studies
E) Fine Arts (Music, Art, Drama)
F) Health/P.E.
G) Foreign Language
Subject-Job Directory
English:
· Demonstrator
· Salesperson
· Receptionist
· Telephone Operator
· Proofreader
· Actor/Actress
· Author
· Businessperson
· Airline flight attendance
· Radio or TV announcer
· Secretary
· Advertising copywriter
· Lawyer
· Newspaper reporter
· Technical Writer Librarian
· Teacher
· Public relations workers
· Psychologist
Science:
· Nurse’s aide
· Lab assistant
· Landscape gardener
· Pharmaceutical salesman
· Dental hygienist
· X-ray technician
· Science teacher
· Dentist
· Engineer
· Dietician
· Physical Therapist
· Astronomer
· Optometrist
Math:
· Salesperson
· Bank clerk
· Postal clerk
· Bookkeeper
· Roofer
· Waiter/waitress
· Computer operator
· Real estate agent
· Airline pilot
· Consumer
· Carpenter
· Tax consultant
· Lab assistant
· Chemist
· Architect
· Teacher
· Accountant
· Engineer
Social Studies:
· Taxi driver
· Curator
· Detective
· Salesperson
· Police officer
· Travel agent
· Government official
· Foreign correspondent
· Newspaper editor
· Sociologist
· Teacher
Fine Arts:
· Gift wrapper
· Sign painter
· Wood engraver
· Model
· Choreographer
· Artist
· Cartoonist
· Photographer
· Interior designer
· Beautician
· Jeweler
· Auto designer
· Curator
· Architect
· Teacher
Health/P.E.:
· Optician
· Psychiatric aide
· Medical records librarian
· Radiologist
· Dietician
· Coach
· Biochemist
· Pathologist
· Physician
· Veterinarian
· Speech therapist
· Ear, nose, throat specialist
Practical Arts:
· File clerk
· Checker
· Receptionist
· Teller
· Custodian
· Tree trimmer
· Brick layer
· Carpenter
· Tailor/seamstress
· Electrician
· Plumber
· Welder
· Mechanic
· Stockbroker
· Economist
· Draftsperson
Foreign Language:
· Travel guide
· Flight attendant
· Customs examiner
· Export clerk
· Musician
· Sales representative
· Tutor
· Actor/actress
· Drama coach
· Historian
· Librarian
· Social worker
Getting Ready for High School
Refer to www.careerclusters.org for more information.
1. What job/career would you like to pursue after high school graduation?
2. What career cluster does this job/career fit under?
3. What subjects in high school could prepare you for this job/career? What specific courses?
4. What additional education beyond high school is needed to be prepared for this job/career?