This Week's Cluster - Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Students with an interest in this cluster enjoy being outdoors, going hunting and fishing and want to learn how things grow and stay alive. Some careers in this cluster include game warden and landscape architect.

Swofford Career Center offers courses in landscaping and horticulture. Interested in this cluster? Meet with your Guidance Counselor and consider taking a landscaping course at Swofford.

Career Clusters

Career clusters help you learn more about the skills and education you need to reach your personal career goals. They are organized groups into specific professional fields. South Carolina recognizes 16 career clusters. This week's focus is on Agriculture, Food and National Resources. If you enjoy being outdoors, going hunting and fishing and want to learn how things grow and stay alive, then this may be the cluster for you. Some careers in this cluster include game warden and landscape architect. Interested? See your Guidance Counselor for more information.

Job Opening at Harmon Field

Harmon Field is seeking a summer intern to assist with landscape maintenance from June 27th - August 12th. The applicant must have a drivers license and be enrolled in Landrum High School both this school year and next. The pay is $8 per hour, with a one week vacation. Applicants should see Ms. McCrimmon for an application. All applications must be delivered to Town of Tryon Hall before June 3rd.

Town of Tryon Job Opening at Harmon Field

Do you enjoy working outdoors? A summer internship is available at Harmon Field starting June 21st. The pay is $8 an hour at 30 hours per week. The position is only open to rising sophomores, rising juniors and rising seniors. Job responsibilities include assisting in facility preparation for special events, performing turf and field maintenance, and assisting in facility repairs and maintenance. This would be a great opportunity for students interested in landscaping and who are taking landscaping courses at Swofford. To obtain an application, see Ms. McCrimmon in Guidance.

Foothills Humane Society Summer Intern Position

Are you looking for a summer job? The Foothills Humane Society is seeking a summer intern. The pay is $8 per hour at 35 hours per week. An 8 week commitment is required. This position is only open to rising juniors and seniors. The job requirements include strong work ethic, ability to lift 50 pounds, reliable transportation, good communication skills and computer proficiency. Two references and a parent release form are also required. No phone calls - apply by emailing foothillshelter@windstream.net

If you have an interest in working with animals and your cluster is agriculture, food and natural resources, then this might be the perfect job for you. Need help with your resume - See Ms. McCrimmon in Guidance.

Career Cluster of the Week

Each week, a different career cluster will be spotlighted. This week's spotlight is on the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources cluster. Do you have an interest in working with plants or animals? This cluster focuses on the production, marketing, and distribution of agricultural commodities and resources. Examples of careers in this cluster include horticulturalist, marine biologist, forest ranger, wildlife biologist, dog groomer and land surveyor. For more information about careers in this cluster, click here.