Agriculture employs over 15% of the work force in the United States. Approximately 10% of the professional jobs in this career pathway go unfilled each year due to the lack of qualified applicants. College graduates with a focus on agriculture are needed for nearly 48,000 positions. Many of tomorrow’s jobs in agriculture have not been imagined. It is an exciting, challenging and dynamic career field.

• Agri-Business
• Agricultural Mechanics
• Animal Science
• Forestry & Natural Resources
• Ornamental Horticulture
• Plant & Soil Science

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Specialized occupations in this industry are emerging due to the increased use of computers to bring together text, graphic art, sound and animation. People need the ability to work as a team member, communicate ideas clearly, use the computer tools required to complete the project and continually update skills by learning new tools and techniques.

• Visual Arts
• Performing Arts
• Written Arts

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The world of work is rapidly changing. Employers need people to help them be productive in a global marketplace. New skills are necessary for the 21st century. Employees are expected to contribute ideas, be team players, and communicate effectively in a technical world. In the 21st century, almost half of all workers will be business owners, or will operate home-based businesses.

• Accounting & Finance
• Business Management
• Computer Information Systems
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing

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Take a look around. What do you see? Technology! Our lives are filled with technology and that means all of the machines, appliances, gizmos and gadgets and all of the things they do, or produce. Each is the vision of a designer and the product of an engineer. And for every bit of technology we use or create, there are people that make the technology work and keep on working. Employers need individuals who know how things work, what makes something tick and how to make it better.

• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

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A Prescription for Success. The opportunities and benefits offered by the health care industry are numerous, with more than 300 different careers from which to choose. Of these, approximately 41% require professional level preparation, 33% require technical level preparation, and 26% require assistant level preparation.

• Biotechnology Services
• Dental Services
• Diagnostic Services
• Health Care Information Services
• Medical Office Services
• Nursing Services
• Preventive & Community Services
• Support Services
• Therapeutic Services

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Students gain a head start in the job market by preparing for hundreds of career fields in this pathway. These exciting careers combine technical and scientific product knowledge with leadership skills.

• Consumer Services
• Family and Human Services
• Food Services & Hospitality
• Fashion Design, Manufacturing and Merchandising
• Food Sciences, Dietetics & Nutrition
• Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation
• Interior Design
• Child Development & Education

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Work is an important part of everyone’s life. Whether that work is meaningful, satisfying and gratifying or “just a job” is the difference between a fulfilling life and one that may be routine. Industrial and Technology Education prepares you for life and for worthwhile career in a world that needs your best efforts.

• Energy & Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Electronic Technology
• Graphic Communications
• Construction
• Drafting Technology

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If you like helping others, consider entering a career in Public & Human Services. From preschool teachers to police officers, safety inspectors to social workers, there are many opportunities available that are as challenging as they are rewarding.

• Public Services & Safety
• Human & Social Services
• Education

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