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The benefit of a
Career Pathway is that a student may select a
pathway based on his/her interests
and abilities rather than a single career. Each pathway
includes a variety of careers that require many different levels of
education. A student may change his/her career pathway throughout
high school as he/she matures, as he/she acquires new interests, and
as he/she has new life experiences.
In order to
choose a pathway initially, an individual needs to
identify his/her interests,
abilities, and talents. Then talk to the school counselor,
teachers, administrators, parents, and responsible adults about
interests and how they relate to possible careers.
The
University of Missouri-Columbia has adopted from a model developed
by the state of Oregon six career
pathways: Arts and Communications; Business, Management;
and Technology; Health Services; Human Services, Industrial and
Engineering Technology; and Natural Resources/Agriculture.
Which Career
pathway is right for you?
Arts
and Communications - If you are a good communicator, or if
you are creative and innovative, this might be the career pathway
for you.
Occupations:
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School to Work |
Technical School
Community |
Four
Year College
University |
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Audio Visual
Specialist
Commercial Engraver
Commercial Lettering
Compositor / Typesetter
Floral Designer / Florist
Interior Design
Model
Musician
Professional Athlete
Receptionist
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Artist
Ag Journalism
Broadcast Technician
Commercial Artist
Custom Tailor
Dancer
Designer
Director
Drafter
Film Editor
Fashion Designer
Graphic Artist
Jeweler
Merchandise Display Worker
Photographer
Producer
Radio or Television Announcer
Sound Design
Visual Artist
Writer or Editor |
Actor
Architect
Artist
Choreographer
Communications Manager
Composer
Editor
Interpreter/Translator
Journalist
Music Director
Newscaster
Public Relations Specialist
Reporter/Correspondent
Technical Writer
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Business, Management, and Technology - If you are
interested in the business world this could be your career pathway. Occupations:
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School
to Work |
Technical School
Community |
Four
Year College
University |
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Bank Teller
Bill and Account Collector
Bookkeeping / Accounting
Cashier
Clerk
Adjustment
Brokerage
Bookkeeping / Accounting
Credit
Court
Office / File
Mail
Records
Customer Service Representative
Data Entry Operator
Construction Contractor
Court Reporter
Dispatcher
Insurance Agent or Broker
Meter Reader
Office Manager
Postmaster
Real Estate Agent
Manager
Truck Driver
Reservation and Ticket Agent
Retail Sales
Livestock Producer
Farmer
Grain
Livestock
Day Care Worker |
Advertising
Clerical Supervisor
Computer Operator
Computer Programmer
Court Reporter
Credit Analyst
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Manager
Administrative
Food Service
Restaurant
Sales
Credit
Hotel
Legal Secretary
Real Estate Appraiser
Secretary
Stenographer
Farm Management
Horticulture
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Accountant or
Auditor
Budget Analyst
Buyer
City Manager
Computer Systems Analyst
Financial Consultant
Economists
General Manager
Executive
Health Administrator
Marketing Research
Management Analyst
Education Administrator
Mathematician
Statistician
Medical Records Technician
Personnel Specialist
Training & Labor Relation
Property or Real Estate Manager
Stock Broker
Farm Management
Livestock Specialist
Livestock Nutritionist
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Health Services
- If you are interested in maintaining good
health and helping others to maintain good health this might be your
pathway. This pathway encompasses research, prevention, treatment,
and technology as it relates to good health. Occupations:
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School
to Work |
Technical School
Community |
Four
Year College
University |
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Admitting
Personnel
Technician
Nursing Aide
Physical Therapy Aide
Psychiatric Aide
Dental Lab
Technician
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Emergency Med.
Tech.
Geriatric Aide
Home Health Aide
Dental Assistant
Medical Assistant
Medical Secretary
Radiology Technician
Ultrasound Technologist
Surgical Technician
EKG Technician
EEG Technician
Veterinarian Assistant
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Audiologist
Creative Arts Therapist
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Dialysis Technician
Dietitian or Nutritionist
Activities Therapist
Medical Records Examiner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Occupational Therapist
Optometrist
Pharmacist
Physician
Physical Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Registered Nurse
Speech / Language
Surgeon
Dental Surgeon
Chiropractor
Veterinarian |
Human
Services
- If you are friendly, outgoing, and understanding, this might be
the career path for you. Occupations:
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School
to Work |
Technical School
Community |
Four
Year College
University |
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Baker
Beautician/Barber
Bus Driver
Cook
Child Care Aide
Chimney Sweep
Clergy
Customer Service Clerk
Dishwasher
Fire fighter
Flight Attendant
Food or Beverage Server
Guard
Host / Hostess
Library Assistant
Meat Cutter / Butcher
Private Investigator
Religious Worker
Sports Officiator
Teachers Aide
Waiter / Waitress
Coach
Day Care
Worker |
Barber
Chef
Compliance Inspector
Corrections Officer
Employment Interviewer
Fire Investigator
Funeral Director
Police or Detective
Preschool Worker
Social Service Aide
Substance Abuse Counselor
Substitute Teacher
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Anthropologist
Archaeologist
Clergy
Physical Education Instructor
College Faculty
Counselor
Economist
Historian
Lawyer or Judge
Librarian
Marriage Counselor
Minister
Political
Scientist
Priest
Psychologist
Rabbi
Social Worker
Sociologist
Special Education Teacher
Educators
Agriculture
FACS
Business
Technology
Urban and Regional Planner
Vocational Rehab Counselor
Day Care Facility Manager
Family
Counselor |
Industrial and Engineering Technology - If you like to
build, make or fix things, this is the pathway for you.
Engineering, manufacturing, construction, service, and related
technologies make up this pathway. Occupations:
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School
to Work |
Technical School
Community |
Four
Year College
University |
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Airport Utility
Worker
Automobile Assembler
Automotive Body Repair
Blacksmith
Explosives Worker
Boilermaker / Operator
Bookbinder
Carpet Installer
Construction Worker
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Cement Mason
Painter / Paper hanger
Electrician
Plumber
Roofer
General Maintenance Staff
Highway Maintenance
Locksmith
Machinist
Equipment Operator
Printer
Seamstress
Sheet Metal Worker
Taxi driver
Tool & Die Maker
TV Radio Repair
Cable Installer
Welder
Upholsterer
Sale Barn
Cabinet Worker |
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Air Traffic
Controller
Aircraft Mechanic
Aircraft Pilot
Ambulance Driver
Construction Inspector
Drafter
Electrician
Heating / Air Conditioning
Photographic processor
Power Plant Operator
Production Supervisor
Surveyor
Technicians
Chemical
Civil Engineering
Computer Maintenance
Laser
Robotics
Telephone
Transportation Supervisor
Water / Sewage Treatment
Mechanic
Diesel Engine
Small / Large Equipment
Truck Driver
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Natural Resources/Agriculture
- If you like the great
outdoors, maybe this is your pathway. Occupations may include
agricultural sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences,
fisheries, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife. Occupations:
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School
to Work |
Technical School
Community |
Four
Year College
University |
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Agricultural
Grader/Scorer
Animal Caretaker
Farm Machinery Operator
Farmer
Fish Hatchery Worker
Forestry Worker
Gardener / Grounds Keeper
General Farm Worker
Agricultural Product Inspector
Landscape Gardener
Livestock Worker
Logger
Nursery Worker / Manager
Pest Control Worker
Weather
Observer |
Agricultural
Supervisor
Grain Elevator Superintendent
Sports Turf Management
Surveyor
Technologist
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Veterinarian Lab Asst.
Farm Manager
Farmer
Chemical Applicator
Water Purity Control
(quality control)
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Agricultural
Scientist
Food Scientist
Agricultural Engineer
Agronomist
Animal Scientist
Astronomer
Biochemist
Biological Scientist
Botanist
Chemist
Environmental Analyst
Fish and Game Warden
Forester
Conservation Scientist
Geneticist
Geologist
Geographer
Geophysicist
Horticulturist
Landscape Artist
Marine Biologist
Meteorologist
Oceanographer
Veterinarian
Physicist
Range Manager
Soil Conservationist
Toxicologist
Zoologist
E.P.A. Specialist
Farm Specialist
Farmer |
After
choosing a career path, the students should try to decide on a
career goal and determine how much post secondary
education will be necessary. Once that decision is made, a student
may begin to plan classes that will help him/her to achieve the
career goal.
Students and parents may view
class requirements and electives offered
at Dora High School that would apply to their chosen career path and
post secondary education.
Missouri Connections
is a web-based
resource to help students determine their career interests, explore
occupations, and establish their educational strategies. Sponsored
by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, students,
parents, guidance counselors, and educators can use the online
system at no charge.
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