Exploring Occupations

“Entrepreneurship, Military Careers & Government Jobs”

“Entrepreneur” is a person who undertakes

the creation, organization, and ownership of an innovative business with potential for growth.

“Entrepreneurship” is the process of recognizing or creating an opportunity, testing it in the market, and gathering the resources necessary to go into business.

Entrepreneurship

Being your own boss Doing something you enjoy Creative freedom Setting your own schedule Job security Pride Being recognized within the community

Advantages of Entrepreneurship

Risk of investment Long hours Uncertain income Responsibility falls on you Pressure Regulations

Disadvantages of Entrepreneurship

Employs more people than any other organization in the

United States Seeks workers at all levels of education and experience Employs people in virtually every county in the US and in

most foreign countries Offers between 16,000 and 18,000 job openings on an

average Gives all employees annual pay raises that average 2.76%

over the last 10 years Provides special employment opportunities for veterans,

people with disabilities, and students Repays college loans of recent graduates that qualify

Federal Government Jobs

Federal Government Jobs

Accountant Attorney Carpenter Cook Correctional officer Electrician Engineer Food inspector Gardener Geologist Historian Illustrator Interior Designer Landscape architect

Linguist Machinist Meat cutter Museum curator Nurse Occupational therapist Painter Pharmacist Photographer Secretary Teacher Toolmaker Veterinarian Wildlife biologist

Army Air Force Marines Navy Army National Guard Air National Guard Coast Guard

United States Military

Enlisting out of high school ROTC scholarships (pay for college while in the

military) Typically an 8 year obligation

Minimum 3 years ACTIVE duty (can be up to 6 years) 5 years inactive duty (on call if needed)

Can enlist as an Officer – must have a bachelors degree

Offer hundreds of jobs All entrants take the ASVAB for placement

Military