Career Basics
Difference between a job and a career?
A job is short-term work to earn money; a career is a long-term path that includes many jobs and opportunities for advancement.
Cluster with science, technology, engineering, and math?
STEM
Field focusing on computers, coding, and networks?
Information Technology
Cluster focusing on making products in factories?
Manufacturing
Cluster focusing on designing and building structures?
Architecture & Construction
What does it mean to stay on a career pathway?
Following a plan to gain experience and work toward a long-term career goal.
Skill helpful to a biochemical engineer solving pollution problems?
Problem solving
Degree needed for a network systems analyst?
Bachelor’s degree in computer science
Pathway involving workers assembling products?
Production
Job that designs blueprints for buildings?
Structural engineer / architect
When someone moves to a higher position with more responsibility?
Advancement
Career that studies crops and agricultural science?
Agricultural technician
Job that writes computer code to create programs?
Computer engineer / programmer
Job that checks products to make sure they meet quality standards?
Quality assurance inspector
Career path someone follows to become a master electrician?
Electrician apprenticeship
What do people usually look for when they need money for housing, food, and clothing?
A job
Engineer who fixes machines in a manufacturing plant?
Mechanical engineer
Who manages computer networks for an organization like a college?
Information systems manager
Pathway that designs how products are made in factories?
Manufacturing Production Process Development
Pathway requiring precision and understanding how parts fit together?
Design / Pre-construction
What is an entrepreneur?
Someone who owns and runs their own business
Work that focuses on discovering new technologies and inventions?
STEM careers
Job that manages websites or online newsletters?
Web content manager
Engineer who fixes machines in a factory?
Mechanical engineer
Professional who helps design buildings like hospitals?
Structural engineer