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About the Careers Are Everywhere

Activities Workbook

Careers are everywhere. More than just the title of this career-related elementary

level activities workbook, the fact is that children start the process of exploring the

world of work as early as the elementary grades. With each class they take, with

each life experience, they gain a greater awareness of the nature of work and

begin to form ideas about their future career roles.

The activities in this workbook are intended to be fun and challenging. They have

been designed around the building blocks of the elementary National Career

Development Guidelines with the goal of raising career awareness. Specific

objectives of the workbook include the concept of self-knowledge, the development

of a basic understanding of interests, likes and dislikes and how to interact with

others. The various activities are also designed to raise awareness of the

relationship between work and learning, the awareness of how work relates to the

needs and functions of society and the interrelationship of life roles. The

elementary grades are also a good time to introduce the importance of personal

responsibility and good work habits and the benefits of educational achievement.

This is the first edition of the Career Activities workbook from the Labor Market and

Career Information (LMCI) department of the Texas Workforce Commission. We

encourage counselors and teachers to use this workbook with students and share

with us any unique teaching methods or lesson plans you develop so that we might

share them with your colleagues in the state. If students would like to know more

about a particular occupation they see in this workbook, they can view short video

clips on their computer from the Career Clusters Digital Video Show product also

available from LMCI. The Video Show provides roughly two-minute clips on the

duties, interactions and workplace environments of over 350 occupations, 180 of

which also have Spanish language narration.

Special recognition is due to Jane Herrmann, LMCI Finance Manager, as the

driving force in conceptualizing and designing this Workbook. Additional recognition

is owed to Roger Gonzales for his creative drawings and to Gary Tucker for the

sterling layout design. Each of these contributors has shown extraordinary talents

and dedication in turning this idea into reality. Thanks also to the National

Association of State Directors of Career & Technical Education Consortium, State's

Career Cluster Initiative for use of the 16 career cluster icons.

Mark Hughes, Director

Labor Market and Career Information

Texas Workforce Commission

Introduction

Awareness is the first process for students to begin exploring career possibilities. This activity book tries to help them develop Self-knowledge, Educational and Occupational Exploration, and Career Planning awareness while exploring sixteen career clusters. Career Clusters are groupings of jobs that share common characteristics. By looking at clusters of jobs, a student may find a variety of careers with similar characteristics in which they may be interested. The Career Clusters shown in this activity book were developed by the US Department of Education. These clusters and associated careers and pathways can be viewed online at www.careerclusters.org.

The activities in this book were prepared with the National Career Development Guidelines (NCDG) in mind to help students achieve the following twelve goals for elementary grades.

Self-Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of the importance of self concept (Self-Knowledge, pg.5; My First Resume, pg.9; Work Environment, pg.23)
2. Skills to interact with others (Assembly Line, pg. 29)
3. Awareness of the importance of growth and change (The Future, pg.7)

Educational and Occupational Exploration:

4. Awareness of the benefits of educational achievement (Interview, pg.35)
5. Awareness of the relationship between work and learning (Doghouse, pg.11; Choose an Occupation, pg.17; Interview, pg.35)
6. Skills to understand and use career information (Matching, pg.13; Choose an Occupation, pg.17; Maze, pg.25)
7. Awareness of the importance of personal responsibility and good work habits (Assembly Line, pg.29; Work Habits, pg.33)
8. Awareness of how work relates to the needs and functions of society (Definitions, pg.21)

Career Planning:

9. Understand how to make decisions (Interview, pg.35; True/False Quiz, pg.38)
10. Awareness of the interrelationship of life roles (Multiple Roles, pg.27)
11. Awareness of different occupations and changing male/female roles (The Future, pg.7; Definitions, pg.21)
12. Awareness of the career planning process (Interview, pg.35; True/False Quiz, pg.38)

The activities can stand alone or be incorporated into a career curriculum. Self-knowledge, exploration and planning are life-long activities that begin at an early age.

Be Alert, Be Aware…..Careers are EVERYWHERE! Get started now!

Sample Careers

1. Pest Controller
2. Farm Equipment Mechanic
3. Veterinarian
4. Grounds Keeper
5. Can you think of another?

Careers in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources cluster help us to wisely utilize what

Mother Nature gave us. People in these kinds of occupations can work with plants, trees and

animals. They work on farms, in veterinary offices, forests or even out at sea. They mow laws,

catch fish, grow food and raise animals. You can be an engineer, pest control worker, farmer,

tree pruner or forest worker and be in this career cluster.

Sample Careers

1. Radio Announcer
2. Photographer
3. Jeweler
4. Writer
5. Can you think of another?

Careers in the Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications cluster usually utilize a person's

creativity. People in these occupations can work with cameras, musical instruments or small

tools. They may work in TV studios, jewelry stores and theaters or be self-employed. You can

be an illustrator, writer, musician, radio announcer, reporter or film editor and be in this career

cluster.

Where will you live? The city? The country? The suburbs? What state?

Will you have any pets? What kind? Will you have children?

Write a story about how you see yourself in the future, perhaps 15 years from now.

Talk about the things that will have changed. What will your life be like? Talk about

what responsibilities you will have.

Maintaining a home is a career almost all adults have. Think about what kind of home and family life you want in the future as an adult.

Your Name

Address

City State Zip

Telephone

Position Sought:

(A job you might want to have)

Abilities and Talents: (list positive character traits and things you are good at. For example: good

listener, reliable, computer skills, good in math, great speller)

Achievements and Awards: (list awards you have received and when. For example; Honor Roll for

4th Grade, Perfect Attendance 2nd Grade, Scouting Award 2004, Citizenship Award.)

Work Experience: (list jobs you had or currently have. For example: dog walker, babysitter, plant

waterer, salesperson at school store. These do not have to be jobs you receive pay for.)

Education: 

Grade Name of School

References: (list people who will say good things about you)

A

resume is a

short summary of a

person’s work experience

and qualifications.

You can create your first

resume by filling in

the blanks.

Careers in the Architecture & Construction cluster design and build things. People in these

occupations can work with many different tools to help them do their special jobs. They may

build or design houses and buildings out of wood, steel or stone. They

build highways and bridges too. You can be an engineer, electrician,

carpenter or drafter and be in this career cluster.

Sample Careers

1. Roofer
2. Electrician
3. Plumber
4. Architect
5. Can you think of another?

Careers in the Education & Training cluster help people learn new knowledge and get new skills.

People in these occupations may work in libraries, schools or recreation centers. They may help

plan or manage activities in a learning environment. You can be a teacher, counselor, librarian or

a coach and be in this career cluster.

Sample Careers

1. School Teacher
2. School Principal
3. Coach
4. Librarian
5. Can you think of another?

TOOL

Measuring Cup

Axe

Calculator

Telescope

Insulated Gloves

Stethoscope

CAREER

Accountant

Nurse

Firefighter

Chef

Electrician

Astronomer

2. What tools might be used in these careers?

Draw a picture of the tools.

1. Draw a line connecting the name of a career with a tool that person might use.

Write the answer to each word puzzle in the spaces below. When all the blanks

have been filled in, use the circled letters to complete the secret message at the

bottom of the page.

1. Occupations are sometimes called this.
2. After high school you can go here to learn more in school.
3. This career cluster has teachers and librarians in it.

&

4. Workers who do not get paid are called this.
5. You need this to make good decisions.
6. When you pick one thing instead of something else.
7. Computers, cell phones and the Internet are examples of modern

.

8. This career cluster has bookkeepers and tax collectors in it.

Use this list to find the correct words to fit in the blanks.

TRANSPORTATION COLLEGE FINANCE

EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS CHOICE

TECHNOLOGY TRAINING SCIENCE

MANUFACTURING CAREERS INFORMATION

the

to receive free information about careers and colleges.

1-800-822-PLAN

Careers in the Health Science cluster help people stay healthy or take care of people who are

sick. People in these occupations might specialize on different parts of your body like your teeth,

feet, eyes, back or even your brain. They may work in hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies,

dentist offices or schools. You can be a psychiatrist, optician, pharmacist, nurse or chiropractor

and be in this career cluster.

Sample Careers

1. Nurse
2. Pharmacist
3. Surgeon
4. Dentist
5. Can you think of another?

Careers in the Hospitality & Tourism cluster help people have a safe and good time when they

are traveling or visiting new places. People in these occupations can work with food, sports, or

amusement rides. They may work in restaurants, hotels or amusement parks. You can be a

baker, flight attendant, travel agent or hotel manager and

be in this career cluster.

Sample Careers

1. Hotel Manager
2. Chef
3. Amusement Park Operator
4. Recreation Worker
5. Can you think of another?

Anna C. Coutt accountant

Ray Creets

Tim Niser

Roy Tenat

Art Rein

Chet Incani

Leon Roucs

Nat Joir

Sami C. Thin

Regie Nen

Lela A. Prag

Vic E. Teedt

Bee W. Smart

Unscramble the list of people’s names to find out their profession.

The first one is done for you.

Words To Choose From:

Minister Engineer Janitor Trainer

Teacher Detective Secretary Webmaster

Machinist Technician Counselor Paralegal

Attorney

Adapted from the Iowa Workforce Development’s Building Career Awareness In The Elementary Classroom.