Government and Public Administration Pathway
Why Choose A Career in Government and Public Administration?
Think about serving your country, honoring the U.S. Constitution and ensuring that democracy is never lost. Think about defending the rights of all Americans. Think about defending your country abroad.
If you travel down the Government and Public Administration Pathway you could find yourself enlisted in the Navy, hired as a special FBI agent, working as a legislative aide to an elected official or even running for office yourself.
If you never miss an episode of “Commander in Chief” and politics is in your blood, then this could be the pathway for you.
Are you interested in how the government works? Do you want to influence the direction of your community, state or country? Would you like to represent the United States as an ambassador? Would you like to defend the United States through one of its military branches?
Then consider a career as an elected official – everything from mayor to governor, congressional aide, diplomatic officer, CIA agent, border patrol agent or in one of the many opportunities available in the military. Still not sure? Not to worry as there are many more jobs focused on Government and Public Administration.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. To research current government openings visit USA Jobs, Oregon Jobs.
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Related Resources
- Internships
- High School and College internships can give students an advantage when entering government and public administration careers.
- Employment
