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Business
PATHWAY

The Power of the Business Pathway

A career path in business is ideal for those who are analytical and strategic thinkers who enjoy working with numbers and data. The business pathway could be a good fit if you have strong organizational skills and are interested in managing finances and daily business operations.

Business careers are found in virtually every industry and type of organization and offer diverse opportunities and strong job security.

Overall employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033.
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Employment of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in California is projected to grow 4% from 2023 to 2033.
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Employment of general and operations managers in California is projected to grow 19% from 2023 to 2033.
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Career Options
in Business

Average Median Local Salary: $47,800 – $128,670 (source)

Average Median Local Salary: $35,990 – $67,230 (source)

Average Median Local Salary: $54,000 – $210,810 (source)

Average Median Local Salary: $34,050 – $72,060 (source)

Average Median Local Salary: $34,560 – $114,100 (source)

Average Median Local Salary: $35,230 – $60,950 (source)

Business Employers

Businesses and
Corporations

Vertically Integrated
Produce Companies &
Farming Operations

Nonprofit
Organizations

Colleges &
Universities

Business Resources

Find career opportunities, industry insights, and connect with professionals in the business world here.

Explore business careers and training needed here.

Get occupational outlook handbooks for business occupations here.

Discover more about business career pathways and wages for here.

Curious about what you can do with a business major? Find out here.

Discover more about business career pathways and wages for here.

Curious about what you can do with a business major? Find out here.

Explore Your Career Pathway Through Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment allows high school students to take college courses and earn college credits that can provide a valuable head start on further education goals. Participation in dual enrollment decreases the time needed to complete a college certificate or degree and saves students on tuition costs.

Learn more about dual enrollment here.

Dual Enrollment Success Stories

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Business Pathway

Find Regional High Schools,
Community Colleges, and 4-Year Universities

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Career Pathway Roadmap

The path from education to a fulfilling career doesn’t have to follow a straight line. Nonlinear pathways let you combine high school programs, community college courses, workforce experience, and higher education at different stages of your life. Regardless of your starting point, there are many flexible on- and off-ramps for you to explore high-growth, high-wage career options in Business, Education, Engineering, and Health.

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High School

Pathway programs and dual enrollment allow students to explore different career fields, earn college credits, and gain practical skills while still in high school. Dual enrollment also shortens your time to certificates or degrees, saving you money.

Community College

College seekers and adult learners returning to education mid-career can pursue an affordable education with flexible degrees and certificates to prepare for work, reskill, upskill, or transfer to a 4-year university.

4-Year University

Deepen your expertise with a bachelor’s degree. Build skills, networks, and career readiness through specialized programs.

Workforce

Enter your career or return to your job confidently, backed by education, work-based learning, and real-world experience.

General Career Resources

General
Career Resources

Visit Career One Stop for free job-readiness resources
and career exploration.

My Next Move helps users explore careers, identify training and education needed, and find job openings.

O*NET Online provides
information on job duties, skills,
and salary ranges for various
careers across multiple fields.

For information on career outlook
data, official government statistics,
and detailed salary information visit
the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

O*NET Online provides
information on job duties, skills,
and salary ranges for various
careers across multiple fields.

For information on career outlook
data, official government statistics,
and detailed salary information visit
the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Career Resources for Adult Learners

Explore career
resources from
the State Center
Adult Education
Consortium.

Get help making seamless transitions into the workforce and/or post-secondary education here.

Check out the Good Jobs Challenge initiative which currently offers a range of business and manufacturing certificate courses at Fresno City College at no cost to qualified students.

Unsure?

Explore Another Pathway

Education
Pathway

Becoming an educator is a career where you can make a difference and help the next generation grow and thrive.

Engineering
Pathway

People interested in innovation, sustainability, or advancing technology often find engineering to be a fulfilling and versatile career choice.

Health
Pathway

This is a good fit if you’re passionate about improving the well-being of others and are interested in science, technology, and innovation.

Exploring my different career options helps me see what I'm passionate about and what matches my strengths."

High School Student,
Central San Joaquin Valley

Career paths are the steps to find out what I want to do in life and find a field of work full of opportunities.”

High School Student,
Central San Joaquin Valley

Dual enrollment is an easy, low-cost way for students to move towards a path of pursuing a college degree.”

Teacher, Hoover High School,
Central San Joaquin Valley

I want to follow a career pathway to bring financial stability in the future.”

Adult Learner,
Central San Joaquin Valley

The FHS Child Development program gave me the skills and confidence to pursue a career as a kindergarten or special education teacher - the choice is mine! If you are a student thinking about teaching, go for it!"

Mia’Bella M
Firebaugh High School Child Development Program

This program launched my career with a job at Teaching Fellows, opening doors to become a preschool teacher. You just have to keep moving forward!"

Priscilla O
Firebaugh High School Child Development Program

With hands-on training and certification, I’m ready for a rewarding career in education. You can step into this career too!"

Angello G
Firebaugh High School Child Development Program