Finance Pathway
Why Choose A Career in Finance?
Think money, dollars and cents. Think real estate, buying or selling that dream house.
If you travel down the Finance Pathway you could find yourself crunching numbers and overseeing budgets or closing real estate deals.
Do you like to solve problems? Do you enjoy working with other people? Would you like to own your own business or manage one for someone else?
Then consider a career as a bank teller, accountant, financial manager, loan counselor, or tax preparer. Still not sure? Not to worry as there are dozens of more jobs focused on Finance.
Pathway
For a plan of study that should serve as a general guide throughout your career path, see the Plan of Study.
- High School Expectations
- Find out what you need to be studying now. Information about earning college credit and career related learning experiences.
- Preparing for College
- How prepared are you? Learn about college expectations at PCC and beyond.
Occupations
Click on the occupations below and read the job description. You can also explore resources on the Oregon Labor Market Information System (OLMIS) website. Once at the website, click on the “full report” and view the employment outlook, current job openings, industry licensing information, wage information and skills employers want for specific occupations.
| Industry Specific Certificates, On the Job Training (OJT) | Associates Degree | Bachelor’s Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial & Accounting | |||
| Real Estate |
Related Resources
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – information on becoming a CPA
- American Bankers Association - the American Bankers Association represents banks of all sizes on issues of national importance for financial institutions and their customers.
- Institute of Internal Auditors – information on the Certified Internal Auditors Exam
