Finance

Types of Jobs

Finance workers keep track of money. You might work in financial planning, banking, or insurance as an Actuary, Appraiser, Bank Teller or Manager, Loan Officer, Securities Trader, Tax Preparer, Auditor, Accountant, Claim Examiner or Adjuster.

For example, you might provide financial services to a business or individual or you could maintain financial records or give advice to business executives on how to operate their business.

Pathways

  • Accounting
  • Banking Services
  • Business Finance
  • Insurance
  • Securities and Investments
  • Visual Arts

Local Job Shadow Options

  • Stifel
  • St. Marys Insurance
  • H&R Block
  • McGrath CPA
  • Local Banks, Accountants, Insurance Agencies
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Elk/Cameron County Locals

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Finance Planner:
Robin Kulek

IS THIS THE CAREER FOR YOU?

Assessing what you like and things you do can lead you to a career field.

Does this sound like you?
  • Save your money
  • Create and maintain a budget for your money
  • Enjoy the challenge of spreadsheets and financial computer programs
  • Balance your checkbook
  • Volunteer to be the treasurer of a club
  • Enjoy organizing and participating in a fundraiser
  • Study investments and the stock market
Are these your favorite subjects?
  • Math courses
  • Computer and Technology related courses
  • Statistics
  • Economics
  • Law
  • English
  • Business related courses
  • Business Law
  • Personal Finance
How do you spend your spare time?

Consider these local opportunities to expand your skills in this field.

  • DECA and /or FBLA Club
  • Get elected treasurer of a club or organization.
  • Work in a concession stand.
  • Start a business
  • Help with class fundraisers.
  • Manage your own checking account.
  • Take a class in personal finance.
Challenges, Camps, Workshops & More!
Summer Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) ​Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW)

Local Post-Secondary Education / Trainings

  • Business Administration (AS/BS)
  • Business Administration (AS)
  • Accounting (BS)
  • ​Business Managment (BS)
  • Business Management (AS)
  • ​Office Admin Executive (AS)
  • Accounting (BS)
  • Business Administration (AS)
  • Finance (BS)
  • Human Resource Management (BS)
  • Management (BS)
  • Marketing (BS)
  • MBA