{"id":1480,"date":"2021-08-09T11:19:34","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T16:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oceanacan.org\/?page_id=1480"},"modified":"2023-04-12T15:33:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T20:33:24","slug":"careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oceanacan.org\/resources\/plan\/careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\">What do you want to be when you grow up? This question can be stressful! If you currently do not know- that&#8217;s ok! You should narrow down your options by considering a few career clusters that spark your interest. Below you will find a list of career clusters where the majority of jobs fit under. Take a career cluster interest survey or a personality questionnaire to help you as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong>CAREER CLUSTERS <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/clusterSurvey?do=0\">Career Cluster Interest Survey<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.16personalities.com\/\">Personality Questionnaire<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/agriculture.html\">Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/architecture.html\">Architecture and Construction<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/arts.html\">Arts, Audio\/Video Technology, and Communications<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/business.html\">Business, Management, and Administration<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/education.html\">Education and Training<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/finance.html\">Finance<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/government.html\">Government and Public Administration<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/health.html\">Health Science<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/hospitality.html\">Hospitality and Tourism<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/humanservices.html\">Human Services<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/it.html\">Information Technology<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/law.html\">Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/manufacturing.html\">Manufacturing<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/marketing.html\">Marketing, Sales, and Service<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/stem.html\">Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careerwise.minnstate.edu\/careers\/transportation.html\">Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong>PICKING A PROGRAM\/MAJOR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter if you are pursuing a certificate, Associate&#8217;s degree, or a Bachelor&#8217;s degree, you will need to pick a program or a major. Bachelor&#8217;s degrees may have multiple majors and\/ or minors (Examples: A student can be a political science major and have a Spanish minor. Another student can have a double major in art and communications. Both can complete the degree in 4 years).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certificates and Associate&#8217;s degrees can be more specific such as Carpentry, Electronics, or Welding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is OK if you go to college undecided or if you change your major, but hopefully you can pick the right career cluster so you complete your program on time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking a Program\/Major Checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>What types of jobs can you get with that program\/major(s)?<\/li><li>What is the job outlook like? Is the field growing or shrinking?<\/li><li>What is the cost of the program?<\/li><li>How much money can you earn in the field?<\/li><li>Will you need to get an advanced degree to find a job in the field?<\/li><li>Does the program\/major align with your interests?<\/li><li>Does the program\/major align with your personality type?<\/li><li>Does the program\/major make you excited\/ happy to go to college?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these additional resources on picking a program or a major(s)\/minor(s)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/majors-careers\">Major &amp; Career Search<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/resources\/choosing-a-major\/\">Your Guide to Choosing a Major<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luc.edu\/undergrad\/academiclife\/whatsmymajorquiz\/\">Major Quiz<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong>HOT JOBS IN MICHIGAN!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Carpentry \u2013 College. Credential. Career.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N4ygUpNPUWc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roadmap2opportunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MCAN-Carpentry-Infographic-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CARPENTRY<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Electrical Technology \u2013 College. Credential. Career.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/04EE8R47qII?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roadmap2opportunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MCAN-ET-Infographic-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ELECTRICIAN<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Heating and Cooling \u2013 College. Credential. Career.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yo6rk_ndpgA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roadmap2opportunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MCAN-HeatingCooling-Infographic-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HEATING &amp; COOLING (HVAC)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Insurance \u2013 College. Credential. Career.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cbscg126WgI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roadmap2opportunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MCAN-Insurance-Infographic-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INSURANCE<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dental Hygiene \u2013 College. Credential. Career.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vlgCncQVoAE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roadmap2opportunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MCAN-Dental-Infographic-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DENTAL HYGIENIST<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Information Technology \u2013 College. Credential. Career.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ABlqPHYXshI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roadmap2opportunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MCAN-IT-Infographic-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Plumbing and Pipefitting \u2013 College. Credential. Career.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4vWfpsxFNi8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roadmap2opportunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MCAN-PlumbersPipefitters-Infographic-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PLUMBER \/ PIPEFITTER<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Respiratory Care \u2013 College. Credential. Career.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6HWVI_WEuUo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roadmap2opportunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MCAN-RespiratoryCare-Infographic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RESPIRATORY THERAPIST<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Physical Therapy \u2013 College. Credential. Career.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3-P_a7Roix0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roadmap2opportunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MCAN-PhysicalTherapy-Info-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Machining \u2013 College. Credential. Career.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KiUv419ed4w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roadmap2opportunity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MCAN-MachineToolTech-Infographic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MACHINIST<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.westmiworks.org\/hot-jobs\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Click Here to view Michigan&#8217;s Hot Jobs through 2028!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanacan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022-HJ-cover-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanacan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022-HJ-cover-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanacan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022-HJ-cover-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/oceanacan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022-HJ-cover-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/oceanacan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022-HJ-cover-1-198x200.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you want to be when you grow up? 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