Government & Public Administration
The Government & Public Administration cluster focuses on careers in executing governmental functions to include Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and Taxation; Regulation; and Management and Administration at the local, state, and federal levels.
Each lesson below includes an instructional video, lesson plan, guided notes, and a student test or activity.
Cluster Overview: Government & Public Administration
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the career pathways and some corresponding occupations within the Government & Public Administration CTE cluster.
Key concepts of Government & Public Administration condensed into a series of short instructional videos around a similar topic.
Helping your students discover, understand, and evaluate various career paths and occupations within the Government & Public Administration cluster that align with their personal interests, skills, and values.
Occupation Research Tools 46
MyCareerTech offers full occupation reports on 46 Occupations across the 6 Government & Public Administration Career Pathways.
National Security Pathway 21
Maintaining a strong national security encompasses such diverse activities as running a hospital, commanding a tank, programming computers, operating a nuclear reactor, or repairing and maintaining a helicopter. The military provides training and work experience in these fields and many others for more than 2.5 million people who serve in the active Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, their Reserve components, and the Air and Army National Guard.
Planning Pathway 11
People who work in the Planning pathway develop long- and short-term land use plans to provide for growth and revitalization of urban, suburban, and rural communities, while helping local officials make decisions concerning social, economic, and environmental issues.
Public Management and Administration Pathway 4
Government agencies and public corporations and trusts have specific and rigorous standards for the stewardship of public resources. Public management careers will require technical skills related to budgeting, personnel management, procurement or other activities, and specific knowledge of the regulations and other policies that govern public management.
Regulation Pathway 7
People who work in the Regulation pathway will typically possess a body of technical knowledge about an industry, the environment, or technology. This –coupled with a knowledge of related laws, rules, and regulatory systems –permit regulators to protect our health, safety, and environment as well as ensure the integrity of our financial, transportation, and public utility industries.
Revenue and Taxation Pathway 3
People who work in the Revenue and Taxation pathway ensure that governments obtain revenue from businesses and citizens by collecting audits, monitoring taxes payable and collecting overdue tax dollars.
Governance Pathway 11
Officials involved in the governance pathway uphold the structure of our government. They typically work with constituents, or voters represented by elected officials; while others resolve conflicts among interest groups with opposing goals.
MyCareerCorner 8
MyCareerCorner is a series of short, 3–5-minute video Q&A from individuals across different careers and occupations giving insight and advice about their job, industry, and real-life professional experiences. Each MyCareerCorner episode includes an online activity that will challenge students to think deeper about the cluster and apply what they’ve learned.
Serving in the Coast Guard with John Thigpen
Upon completion of these materials, students will have been introduced to a career in the Coast Guard and reflected upon the sacrifices and trade-offs that come with military service.
Teamwork, Collaboration and Conflict with John Thigpen
Upon completion of these materials, students will have reflected on the importance of learning to work cooperatively with others, even in the face of conflict or clashing personalities.
Military Service: Academies & Careers with John Thigpen
Upon completion of these materials, students will have been introduced to Military Academies as an option for education and training and considered whether the military is something they’re interested in exploring further.
Advice for Enlisting in the Marine Corps with Kyle Marks
Upon completion of these materials, students will have learned what makes a strong recruit for the Marines and the best way to prepare for enlistment in the Marine Corps.
Deciding to Serve in the Military with Kyle Marks
Upon completion of these materials, students will have considered factors that make a career the right choice and reflected on whether a career in the military would align with their own goals.
Marine Corps Recruit Training with Kyle Marks
Upon completion of these materials, students will have gained insight into what Marine Corps Recruit Training, otherwise known as Boot Camp, is like.
Military Travel and Adventure with Kyle Marks
Upon completion of these materials, students will have learned about deployment and other travel opportunities within the military and considered whether travel is something they want to do in their future job.
The Importance of Teamwork in Military Service with Kyle Marks
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have discovered the importance of teamwork in military service, and considered how teamwork plays an important role in their own lives.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Industries at a Glance, at bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag_index_alpha.htm (visited March 20, 2024).