Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Industry Information

A career cluster is a grouping of occupations based on what they have in common. The Finance cluster has four different pathways leading to specific occupations that share similarities.

Career clusters link students to important information as it relates to their school subjects, their interests, and their plans for further education and training. A list of common interests, skills, and knowledge is indicated under each cluster. These commonalities support the cluster and help students identify the areas that will lead them to success.


Cluster Interests, Skills, and Knowledge


People in the Finance cluster share interests, talents, and the motivation to learn new skills and knowledge in many of the following areas. How about you?

They are involved in planning, providing services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.

Many of their work activities require and involve the following:

Having positive attitudes toward work and learning.
Having the ability to analyze, understand, and problem solve.
Knowing how to seek, obtain, maintain, and change jobs.
Knowing about your top skills, interests, and work values.
Knowing how to evaluate and interpret career information.
Knowing the relevant information technology applications.
Knowing how to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Knowing how to work well with others as a team and be a leader.
Understanding the relevant safety, health, environmental, and ethical concerns.
Understanding budgeting, managing cost-effective services, and being responsible with finances.
Obtaining the education, training, and technical skills that match your specific career goals

satish .......... 21 July

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