Career Pathway Overviews:
Arts & Communications
Arts & Communications careers are related to the performing, visual, literary and media arts. You could be a dancer, musician, artist, designer, writer or photographer.
Business, Management, Marketing & Technology
Business, Management, Marketing & Technology careers are related to all aspects of business and computer technology, including administration, entrepreneurship, sales and finance. You could be a business owner, store manager, salesperson, accountant, secretary or computer systems manager.
Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology careers are related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install and maintain machinery. You could be an architect, engineer, electrician, plumber, construction worker or air-traffic controller.
Health Sciences
Health Sciences jobs are related to health, the promotion of wellness and the treatment of injury and sickness. You could be a doctor, nurse, dentist, therapist, personal trainer or veterinarian.
Human Services
Human Services jobs are related to child care, education, hospitality and social services. You could be a day care worker, teacher, flight attendant, hair stylist, chef or police officer.
Natural Resources & Agriscience
Natural Resources & Agriscience jobs are related to natural resources, agriculture and the environment, and are interesting to people who are interested in nature and animals and like to work outdoors. You could be a park ranger, farmer, landscaper, marine biologist, oceanographer or zoologist.
Arts & Communications careers are related to the performing, visual, literary and media arts. You could be a dancer, musician, artist, designer, writer or photographer.
Business, Management, Marketing & Technology
Business, Management, Marketing & Technology careers are related to all aspects of business and computer technology, including administration, entrepreneurship, sales and finance. You could be a business owner, store manager, salesperson, accountant, secretary or computer systems manager.
Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology careers are related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install and maintain machinery. You could be an architect, engineer, electrician, plumber, construction worker or air-traffic controller.
Health Sciences
Health Sciences jobs are related to health, the promotion of wellness and the treatment of injury and sickness. You could be a doctor, nurse, dentist, therapist, personal trainer or veterinarian.
Human Services
Human Services jobs are related to child care, education, hospitality and social services. You could be a day care worker, teacher, flight attendant, hair stylist, chef or police officer.
Natural Resources & Agriscience
Natural Resources & Agriscience jobs are related to natural resources, agriculture and the environment, and are interesting to people who are interested in nature and animals and like to work outdoors. You could be a park ranger, farmer, landscaper, marine biologist, oceanographer or zoologist.
Which Career Pathway Might Be Right For Me?
Read the statements in each box and put a check next to the ones that describe you. Add
up the checks in each box to find out which career pathways might be right for you.
. I work well with people.
. I like reading, writing and art.
. I like to use my imagination.
. I like drawing pictures, playing music,
dancing or writing stories.
. I like to be part of a team, but I am a
good leader, too.
Pathway 1 total: ____
. I like to be the leader of a group, but I
like to work with others, too.
. I like to use computers and other
technology.
. I am organized.
. I enjoy competition.
. I know how to stay calm under pressure.
Pathway 2 total: ____
. I like to read diagrams and follow
instructions.
. I like to draw buildings.
. I want to know how things work and like
to take things apart.
. I like math and science.
. I prefer to work by myself.
Pathway 3 total: ____
. I like to care for people or animals who
are sick or injured.
. I am interested in how the body works.
. I like math and science.
. I would like to volunteer at a hospital,
nursing home or veterinary clinic.
. I like to work with my hands.
Pathway 4 total: ____
. I like to show people how to do things.
. I like to help people solve problems.
. I am friendly, cooperative and
thoughtful.
. I enjoy reading, telling stories, traveling
and volunteering.
. I like to talk to people.
Pathway 5 total: ____
. I like to play outside.
. I like science and math.
. I am interested in plants, animals and the
environment.
. I do my best protect the planet.
. I enjoy discovering things, researching
topics and solving problems.
Pathway 6 total: ____
Write the number of checks in each box from the previous page in the blanks next to each
career pathway.
Pathway 1 total: ____ Arts & Communications
Pathway 2 total: ____ Business, Management, Marketing & Technology
Pathway 3 total: ____ Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Pathway 4 total: ____ Health Sciences
Pathway 5 total: ____ Human Services
Pathway 6 total: ____ Natural Resources & Agriscience
Write down the career pathways with the three highest totals.
1. __________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________
Read the statements in each box and put a check next to the ones that describe you. Add
up the checks in each box to find out which career pathways might be right for you.
. I work well with people.
. I like reading, writing and art.
. I like to use my imagination.
. I like drawing pictures, playing music,
dancing or writing stories.
. I like to be part of a team, but I am a
good leader, too.
Pathway 1 total: ____
. I like to be the leader of a group, but I
like to work with others, too.
. I like to use computers and other
technology.
. I am organized.
. I enjoy competition.
. I know how to stay calm under pressure.
Pathway 2 total: ____
. I like to read diagrams and follow
instructions.
. I like to draw buildings.
. I want to know how things work and like
to take things apart.
. I like math and science.
. I prefer to work by myself.
Pathway 3 total: ____
. I like to care for people or animals who
are sick or injured.
. I am interested in how the body works.
. I like math and science.
. I would like to volunteer at a hospital,
nursing home or veterinary clinic.
. I like to work with my hands.
Pathway 4 total: ____
. I like to show people how to do things.
. I like to help people solve problems.
. I am friendly, cooperative and
thoughtful.
. I enjoy reading, telling stories, traveling
and volunteering.
. I like to talk to people.
Pathway 5 total: ____
. I like to play outside.
. I like science and math.
. I am interested in plants, animals and the
environment.
. I do my best protect the planet.
. I enjoy discovering things, researching
topics and solving problems.
Pathway 6 total: ____
Write the number of checks in each box from the previous page in the blanks next to each
career pathway.
Pathway 1 total: ____ Arts & Communications
Pathway 2 total: ____ Business, Management, Marketing & Technology
Pathway 3 total: ____ Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Pathway 4 total: ____ Health Sciences
Pathway 5 total: ____ Human Services
Pathway 6 total: ____ Natural Resources & Agriscience
Write down the career pathways with the three highest totals.
1. __________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________