Pathfinder Worksheet 7-8 Grade

1 7/8 Grade This Worksheet is to assist your search for exciting and interesting careers. Pathfinder is a great tool to discover which schools offer the programs you are interested in and comparing programs and careers. Occupation Start your path with choosing an occupation to explore. An occupation is a person s usual work or business, which means how a person earns a living. 1. The occupation I choose to explore: _____ 2. How many stars is the Overall Rank of this occupation? _____ 3. What does this occupation do? _____ _____ 4. Wage Rank is the median wage of this occupation compared to all other jobs. The Wage Rank for this occupation is: _____ 5. Openings Rank is annual openings for this occupation compared to all other jobs. The Openings Rank for this occupation is: _____ 6.

2 Growth Rank is the ranking of the expected increase in more positions in this occupation over the next ten years. The Growth Rank for this occupation is: _____ 7. The Wage Range is _____ - _____ with an average of: _____ 8. How many jobs are currently available on pure michigan talent connect ? _____ 9. The Typical Education Required is the degree expected to be hired in an occupation. The Typical Education Required for this occupation is: _____ 10. How long will it take to finish your education? (Certification 1 year, Associate s 2 years, Bachelor s 4 years, Master s 2 years, Doctoral 4 -7 years) _____ 11. Typical Training Required is training, separate from earning your degree, which is needed to be hired. The Typical Training Required for this occupation is: _____