Industry Sectors

The Map Your Future K-12 Exposition is designed to showcase academies, pathways, post-secondary options and careers within the 14 Industry Sectors identified by the State of California. Each sector offers a number of career options for students to choose from. Industry information adapted from the State Center Consortium.

 

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Because agriculture is California’s most important economic industry, California is often called the breadbasket of the world. If you love nature, animals, or growing things, the Agriculture and Natural Resources Sector may hold a great career for you.

• Cosumnes Oaks High School Culinary Arts Academy (CCA)
• Elk Grove High School Sustainable Agriculture and Green Academy (SAGE)
• Sheldon High School Future Farmers of America Pathway
• Pleasant Grove High School Future Farmers of America Pathway
• Florin High School Culinary Arts Pathway
• Florin High School Ag Tech Academy
• Elk Grove High School Culinary Arts Pathway
• Franklin High School Floral Design

Arts & Entertainment

The Arts, Media and Entertainment Sector offers a broad range of employment opportunities. The variety of careers in this sector can accommodate different personalities ranging from eccentric actresses and professional gamers to multi-tasking managers.

To be successful in these careers, self-discipline is a must. Work is often project-based, requiring time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines. Academic studies are needed to understand and keep up with changing technology used in this industry. A broad academic background, and interpersonal skills are also valuable. Participating in the arts promotes teamwork, communication skills, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities., and Entertainment Sector offers a broad range of employment opportunities. The variety of careers in this sector can accommodate different personalities ranging from eccentric actresses and professional gamers to multi-tasking managers.

• Cosumnes Oaks High School Broadcast Journalism Pathway
• Elk Grove High School Technology and Digital Media Academy (TDA)
• Pleasant Grove High School Digital Media Academy (DMA)
• Sheldon High School ARTSwork Career Pathway

Construction

Do you like to build things? Are you comfortable working on a project until all the pieces fit together? If you answered yes, the Building Trades and Construction Industry Sector may hold the career for you. The four pathways provide opportunities with a variety of construction skills, directly associated with completing building projects. High school curriculum in this sector integrates academic and technical preparation and leads to hands-on, work-based instruction. Project and work-based instruction offers opportunities in work experience, community classroom, or other internship types of instruction.

• Laguna Creek High School Manufacturing Production Technology Academy (MPTA)
• Sheldon High School Engineering and Construction and Career Pathway

Energy & Utilities

Utilizing renewable energy and sustainable resources will impact our future for generations to come. Hydroelectric, geothermal, and nuclear power are part of the current resources, but what new energy technology might the future hold? Doing more with less will likely be a focus of future research and development. Pollution created by energy and utility use poses a significant challenge for environmentalists and scientists now and in the future. Improving the recycling of waste materials from trash to sewage will offer many employment opportunities in the Energy and Utilities Industry Sector.

• Elk Grove High School Sustainable Agriculture and Green Education Academy (SAGE)
• Franklin High School Green Renewable Energy Engineering Network Academy (GREEN)
• Laguna Creek High School Green Energy Technology Academy (GETA)

Engineering & Design

The Engineering and Design Industry Sector is ideal for students who have a strong understanding of mathematics and a creative drive to design new ideas. If you are passionate about the environment and have innovative ideas for renewable energy or water treatment, or you have the next hit attraction for an amusement park in your head waiting to be designed, this sector could be your path to success. Student attributes for success in this sector include strong problem solving and analytical skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and a strong work ethic.

• Cosumnes Oaks High School Architectural Design and Engineering Academy (ADE)
• Franklin High School Green Renewable Energy Engineering Network Academy (GREEN)
• Franklin High School School of Technology, Engineering, and Media Academy (STEM)
• Laguna Creek High School Green Energy Technology Academy (GETA)
• Monterey Trail High School Design and Technology Academy  (DATA)
• Pleasant Grove High School Innovative Design and Engineering Academy (IDEA)
• Sheldon High School Engineering and Construction Career Pathway

Health Science & Medical Technology

Health care is one of the fastest growing career sectors. The Health Science and Medical Technology Sector requires academic and technical skills, as well as the related knowledge necessary for the field. These careers range from entry level to management, including technical and professional specialties. Workers in this field need the knowledge and ability to contribute to the delivery of safe and effective health care. Nearly half of the careers in this area require professional level preparation. Students commonly need the academic background required for entry into post-secondary education. Specific skill sets needed usually include chemistry, physics, math, and biology plus communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Many careers require state certification or credentials.

• Laguna Creek High School Sports Careers Academy (SCA)
• Sheldon High School Biotechnology (BIOTECH) Academy 
• Valley High School Allied Health Pathway
• Valley High School Health Tech Academy

Hospitality & Tourism

The Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industry Sector encompasses many different yet interrelated careers. If you enjoy working with different people on a day-to-day basis this could be the career industry for you. Students who follow this sector are eligible for positions throughout the world with great potential for advancement. Whether you have a passion for cooking, travel, sports, or nutrition, the following career paths will give you the education and experience necessary to become successful.

• Cosumnes Oaks High School Culinary Arts Academy (CAA)
• Elk Grove High School Culinary Arts Career Pathway
• Florin High School Culinary Arts Pathway

Information Technology

Are you comfortable around computers? If you like working with computers and other technology, this career sector could be for you. Information technology careers involve the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. No other career sector offers as much diversity as information technology. You can take the skills learned in these pathways and apply them to any sector of our economy. With organizations continually integrating sophisticated technology into their companies, the employment opportunities for technology support specialists is expected to grow faster than the average for all other occupations.

• Elk Grove High School Technology and Digital Arts Academy (TDA)
• Florin High School Tech Careers Academy

Manufacturing & Product Development

The Manufacturing and Product Development Sector provides a foundation in manufacturing processes and systems. Manufacturing is the use of tools and labor to make products to sell. Product development involves the creation of an idea and the subsequent design and process that results in a product for sale. This sector is closely related to engineering and industrial design. An important part of California’s economy, this sector produces a wide range of products from sophisticated electronic/computer related equipment to the simplest of toys. As our world becomes more dependent on electronics, students with training and education in manufacturing and product development will continue to be in high demand. The Manufacturing and Product Development Sector is for students who enjoy working with their hands, building or designing infrastructures, and expressing themselves artistically.

• Laguna Creek High School Manufacturing Production Technology Academy (MPTA)
• Pleasant Grove High School Innovative Design and Engineering Academy (IDEA)

Public Service

The Public Services Industry Sector provides a foundation for students interested in being involved in their community and serving the public’s interest. Careers in this sector often attract people who want to help their fellow citizens and make improvements to the communities they serve. Careers range from public safety to community outreach, and everything in between. Because of heightened interest in homeland and border security, employment growth in this sector is projected at over 20% in the near future.

• Florin High School Law and the World Academy (LAW)
• Pleasant Grove High School Public Service Academy 
• Sheldon High School EQUITAS Career Pathway  (Government/Public Policy)
• Valley High School Airforce Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC)

Transportation

Transportation plays a crucial role in our society because moving people and goods is central to everything America does. Vehicle components and systems will continue to become increasingly sophisticated which, in turn, will require well-trained operators and maintenance and repair technicians. Examples of future transportation technology include rocket technology, super-capacity jet airplanes, hybrid, bio-diesel, and hydrogen fuel-cell technology involving automobiles and trucks.

• Florin High School Auto Technology Career Pathway
• Laguna Creek High School Manufacturing Production Technology Academy (MPTA)

Additional Industries

• Education, Child Development, & Family Services
  Remember your favorite teacher? Remember how that teacher influenced your life? With a large number of employees predicted to retire from education, child development, and family services in the next decade, a wealth of career opportunities will be available. You might be able to affect others as your favorite teacher affected you. If you enjoy teaching children from preschool to high school, or you want to be a college professor, this sector is for you. Jobs are available for all levels of education. Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on community work experience.
• Interior & Fashion Design
  The Fashion and Interior Design Industry Sector is a multi-billion dollar enterprise offering a wide variety of careers. Don’t think just in terms of the creative art portion of the industry, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution are related areas necessary for a designer to be successful. A particularly high demand exists for preproduction jobs involving computerized pattern making and product data management. Employment in the fashion industry is expected to grow at a high pace. Interior designers will also be in demand to accommodate a growing population’s need for residential and commercial space. Technology is a significant and growing component in the design industry. Self motivation and confidence, as well as creativity are traits that lead to success in this sector.
• Finance & Business
  Business relies on financial and personnel managers to keep companies running smoothly. The pathways in the Finance and Business Sector are key to successful business operations and offer a multitude of career opportunities. Students will discover that accounting skills are highly marketable and provide opportunities in many other career paths. Pathway instruction includes basic accounting principles and procedures, as well as computer applications, taxes, investments, and asset management. Someone with an understanding and an affinity for mathematics would thrive in the Finance and Business Sector.
• Marketing, Sales, & Service
  Do you like to shop for yourself and others? Do you think you would be good at selling the merits of a product or idea? The Marketing, Sales, and Service Sector provides an opportunity to learn the techniques of transferring products or services to consumers. As California businesses compete in the global marketplace, the need for employees with business expertise and the ability to analyze and respond to emerging trends will continue to grow.