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Pullman High School

Government & Public Administration

Government and Public Administration

If you are interested in shaping or protecting the future of your city, state and country, the Government and Public Administration Career Cluster may be for you. Though there are some areas that are unique to military service, virtually every occupation can be found within government.

This career cluster is organized into seven career pathways:

  • Governance
  • National Security
  • Foreign Service
  • Planning
  • Revenue and Taxation
  • Regulation
  • Public Management and Administration

 

Careers

Students headed for government and public administration careers need to learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs. Government and public administration careers include:

  • Elected Official (city counciil, mayor, governor, etc.)
  • City Manager
  • Lobbyist
  • Legislative Assistant
  • Military Member (Army, Navy, Marine Coprs, Air Force, Coast Guard)
  • Foreign Service, Diplomatic, or Consular Officer
  • Planner
  • Census Clerk
  • Federal Aid Coordinator
  • Tax Examiner
  • Internal Revenue Agent or Investigator
  • Auditor
  • Bank Examiner
  • Election Supervisor
  • Cargo or Border Inspector
  • Child Support Officer
  • Court Administrator
  • City, County or Court Clerk
  • Guardian Ad Litem

Note: Each school and school district has different CTE options. Not every district has classes in every cluster, nor does every district offer CTE dual credit and Advanced Placement options.

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