Van Nuys High School

Industry Sector and Career Pathways Matrix

All jobs are connected to an industry and one of its career pathways. Most businesses and industries will crossover. For example, if you work for LAUSD all the industry sectors provide jobs. LAUSD uses the Agriculture and Natural Resources sector to maintain the grounds at their schools, the Arts, Media, and Entertainment sector can be found at Channel 58, the Building Trades and Construction sector is responsible for LAUSD school upgrades and builds new schools, the Education, Child Development, and the Family Services sector is seen at every school. Can you complete the list of where the rest of the sectors provide employment?

Industry Sector and Career Pathways Matrix

A. Agriculture and Natural Resources

1. Agricultural Business

2. Agricultural Mechanics

3. Agriscience

4. Animal Science

5. Forestry and Natural Resources

6. Ornamental Horticulture

7. Plant and Soil Science

B. Arts, Media, and Entertainment

1. Media and Design Arts

2. Performing Arts

3. Production and Managerial Arts

C. Building Trades and Construction

1. Cabinetmaking and Wood Products

2. Engineering and Heavy Construction

3. Mechanical Construction

4. Residential and Commercial Construction

D. Education, Child Development, and Family Services

1. Child Development

2. Consumer Services

3. Education

4. Family and Human Services

E. Energy and Utilities

1. Electromechanical Installation and Maintenance

2. Energy and Environmental Technology

3. Public Utilities

4. Residential and Commercial Energy and Utilities

F. Engineering and Design

1. Architectural and Structural Engineering

2. Computer Hardware, Electrical, and Networking Engineering

3. Engineering Design

4. Engineering Technology

5. Environmental and Natural Science Engineering

G. Fashion and Interior Design

1. Fashion Design, Manufacturing, and Merchandising

2. Interior Design, Furnishings, and Maintenance

H. Finance and Business

1. Accounting Services

2. Banking and Related Services

3. Business Financial Management

I. Health Science and Medical Technology

1. Biotechnology Research and Development

2. Diagnostic Services

3. Health Informatics

4. Support Services

5. Therapeutic Services

J. Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation

1. Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition

2. Food Service and Hospitality

3. Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation

K. Information Technology

1. Information Support and Services

2. Media Support Services

3. Network Communications

4. Programming and Systems Development

L. Manufacturing and Product Development

1. Graphic Arts Technology

2. Integrated Graphics Technology

3. Machine and Forming Technology

4. Welding Technology

M. Marketing, Sales, and Service

1. E-Commerce

2. Entrepreneurship

3. International Trade

4. Professional Sales and Marketing

N. Public Services

1. Human Services

2. Legal and Government Services

3. Protective Services

O. Transportation

1. Automotive and Heavy Equipment Services Technology

2. Aviation and Aerospace Transportation

3. Collision Repair and Refinishing