Transcript Careers PowerPoint - Havelock Agricultural Education

Careers in the Animal
Industry
Three steps in choosing an
occupation
 Self
-analysis
 Study an
occupation
 Make a
decision
Self-Analysis- the first step in
selecting an occupation.
 Ability-
capacity to perform.
 Talent- natural aptitude to do a job.
 Physical make-up- strength, stamina,
health.
 Previous experience- work done in the
past.
 Interests- things that hold one’s
Self-Analysis- the first step in
selecting an occupation.
 Educational
aspirations- how much
education a person wants and can
obtain.
 Attitude and values- how a person sees
himself or herself.
 Flexibility- willing to change.
 Personality- how others see a person’s
traits.
Study an Occupation- get
information.
Nature of the work- hours, location,
conditions, skills, etc.
 Educational requirements- amount, licenses,
special training.
 Demand, pay, benefits, opportunity for
promotion, job security.
 The best way to learn more about an
occupation is work experience.
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Make a Decision- last of three steps.
 Match
oneself with the best occupation
for the person.
 Have a second choice.
 Leave opportunities to change plans in
the future.
Sources of Occupational Information
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Counselors and career development coordinators.
Agriculture education teachers.
Parents and relatives.
Persons working in specific jobs.
Dictionary of Occupational titles- provides
descriptions of more than 20,000 jobs in the United
States.
Books and pamphlets.
Internet sites.
Work experiences.
Educational Requirements
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Scientists and engineers usually require masters or
doctoral college degrees.
About 85% of the jobs in agricultural marketing,
merchandising and sales representatives that require
college degrees require baccalaureate degrees.
Most jobs that have “laborer, helper, aide, attendant or
worker” in the title require high school diplomas.
Career Areas in Animal Industry
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Meat and Dairy
Production
Companion Animal
Poultry
Aquaculture
Equine
Exotic Animals
Service Animals
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Animal supplies and
services
Animal marketing
Careers in Food Animal Areas
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Farm or Ranch Worker
People who want to own & operate their
own farm may start out as a farm or
ranch worker
 Duties: general farm labor (feeding,
sanitation, moving animals) or more
complicated tasks (treating sick animals)
 Requirements: general knowledge of
livestock and work competently with
animals; learn quickly
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Careers in Food Animal Areas (cont.)
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Farm Manager
Carries out everyday operation of the farm
 May include long-range planning and
setting production goals
 Requirements: extensive experience or
combination of experience and education
(often education beyond high school)
 Duties: selecting & marketing animals,
formulating feed, maintaining herd health,
supervising employees
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Careers in Pleasure and Service
Animal Areas
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Horse Industry Worker
Jobs: stable attendant, horse trainer, riding instructor,
stable manager, barn boss
 Stable hands: spend most of time doing essential work
(barn cleaning, feeding horses)
 Also jobs in the race industry
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Careers in Pleasure and Service
Animal Areas (cont.)
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Game and Fisheries Workers
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Wildlife Conservation Officer: educates public about
fish and wildlife and enforces game & fish laws; work at
state and federal agencies
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Duties: conducting workshops on wildlife & environment
Game Farm Workers: raise & manage different wildlife
species
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Desired qualities: high school diploma, interest in working
with game birds & animals
Careers in Pleasure and Service
Animal Areas (cont.)
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Game and Fisheries Workers (cont.)
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Fish Hatchery Technicians: raise & manage fish
Fish may be for stocking public and private waterways
 Care for brood fish, tend eggs, maintain water quality, feed
fish, provide healthy environment, manage facilities
 Work under direction of a fisheries biologist
 Helpful High School Coursework: math, science, chemistry,
biology, aquaculture
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Training & Interests for Game & Fisheries:
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Interest in wildlife/fisheries/conservation, most officers
must pass a test & go through training, beneficial to
have experience & a college degree in a wildlife area
Careers in Pleasure and Service
Animal Areas (cont.)
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Service Animal Workers: raise animals that serve
humans
Train draft animals, companion animals, dogs for the
blind
 Are large producers of service animals, but many
animals are raised by small producers or individuals
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Careers in Pleasure and Service
Animal Areas (cont.)
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Laboratory Animal Workers: raise and keep lab
animals under best possible conditions
Animals are bred to meet specific qualifications for
research
 Requirements: in-depth knowledge of science,
chemistry, & biology; interest in animal research
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Careers in Science-oriented Areas
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Animal Scientist: study animals & develop
improved methods of production
Positions: animal nutrition specialists, animal
reproduction specialists, geneticists, chemist, &
biotechnologists
 Animal Research Scientist: advanced college degree
in specialized area of research; need high interest in
scientific inquiry & knowledge of biology, chemistry,
& microbiology
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Careers in Science-oriented Areas
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Laboratory Assistant
Help with experiments, care of
lab animals, & raise lab
animals
 Requirements: attention to
detail; minimum of high
school diploma w/ emphasis
in animal agriculture; most
have some college education
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Careers in Science-oriented Areas
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Agricultural Engineer
Work with animal facilities,
waste management,
environmental impact, &
improving animal products
 Requirements: bachelor’s
degree, ability to assess a
problem & prepare a
solution; knowledge of ag
and animal industry is
helpful
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Careers in Science-oriented Areas
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Wildlife Biologist
Focus on wildlife animals and habitat
 May study endangered species or try to improve the
environment for many animals
 Work can include genetics, studying environmental
impact of industry, or repopulating an animal
 Requirements: college education for entry, higher
degrees for advancement; need interest in biology,
chemistry, animal science, math, & research
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Service Career Areas
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Veterinarian
Promote animal health; provide care for sick & injured
animals; may specialize or generalize
 Bachelor’s degree in animal sci. or biology, attendance at
school of veterinary medicine
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Sales & Service
Sell feed, ensure quality products, sell retail products,
service equip., operate stock yards, etc.
 Many sales positions require a college education
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Service Career Areas (cont.)
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Livestock Buyer
Need to know what the industry & consumer demand
in a meat animal
 May work for him or herself or have clients in the
production or packing industry
 Requirements: training in animal selection
 Other beneficial knowledge: training in animal science,
business management, & public relations at
postsecondary level; high school ag, biology, math
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Education, Extension, &
Communication Areas
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“People” side of the animal industry
Agriscience Teacher
Work in public schools, teaching basic
agriculture & specialized classes
 Requirements: bachelor’s degree in ag
or related area & certification to teach
ag
 Involve students in FFA & supervised
agricultural experience programs
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Education, Extension, &
Communication Areas (cont.)
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Agricultural Extension
Agent
Work with local producers
to help improve
production or solve
problems
 Requirements: bachelor’s
degree in ag; many states
require a master’s degree
within a few years
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Education, Extension, &
Communication Areas (cont.)
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Agricultural Communication Specialist
Share information about animals; may work with
newspapers, in public relations, & with broadcast media
 Requirements: university degree in agriculture or
communication; need broad animal knowledge &
people-oriented personality
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Reference
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Lee/Hutter/Rudd/Westrom/Bull/Mohr/Pollok
(2000). Introduction to Livestock & Companion Animals
(2nd ed.). Danville, Il.: Interstate Publishers, Inc.
Occupational
Categories
Review
Scientists, Engineers, and
Related Specialists
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Perform research to improve the competitive
position of agriculture in the United States.
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Animal scientist, biochemist, entomologist, food
scientist, geneticist, microbiologist.
Agricultural engineer environmental engineer, food
engineer.
Nutritionist, veterinarian.
These workers do essential research and
development that improves the competitive
position of the United States in world markets.
Managers and Financial
Specialists
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Use human relation and communication skills to
provide guidance within an agriculture business.
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Business manager, food service manager, retail
manager, wholesale manager.
Economist, financial analyst, credit analyst.
Marketing, Merchandising, and
Sales Representatives
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Use communication and technology skills to
trade agriculture products.
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Marketing manager, livestock buyer, market
analyst.
Food broker, grain merchandiser.
Sales representative, technical service
representative.
About one-third of the projected openings for
college graduates with degrees in agriculture are in
this category.
Education, Communication, and
Information Specialists
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Use communication skills to share information
about agriculture.
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Agriculture education teacher, college faculty
member, extension agent.
Public relations specialist, reporter, editor.
Social Services Professionals
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Use communication skills and technical
expertise to provide information about
agriculture.
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Dietician, nutrition counselor.
Food inspector.
Agricultural Production
Specialists
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Use technical skills to produce agriculture
products.
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Farmer, ranchers.
Professional farm manager, feedlot manager.