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There are many challenging educational and training opportunities within the high-skilled world of Government and Public Administration. Learners need a solid background in social studies, political science, foreign language and history. Education and training can be obtained in high schools, technical colleges/institutes and universities.
Along the way, career guidance professionals assist learners in assessing their educational goals, interests, abilities and skills to facilitate a good match to the cluster's many pathway options. Learners participate in relevant educational opportunities framed in the context of the cluster. They gain knowledge and skills through coordinated workplace learning experiences such as site visits, job shadowing and internships. If they choose, they may achieve valuable skill certifications that lead to employment. Colleges and universities offer advanced degrees that prepare learners for professional and technical careers.
Government affects everyone in countless ways. In a democratic society, government is the means of expressing the public will. In fact, virtually every occupation can be found within government. There are some activities unique to government. The federal government defends the public from foreign aggression; represents the nation's interests abroad; deliberates, passes and enforces laws; and administers many different programs. State and local governments pass laws or ordinances and provide vital services to constituents. There are many opportunities in government in every career area. The Government and Public Administration Career Cluster focuses on unique careers only available within government.
Employment Outlook
Because of its public nature, the factors that influence federal government staffing levels are unique. The Congress and President determine the government's payroll budget. Each Presidential Administration and Congress have different public policy priorities, which increase levels of federal employment in some programs and decrease federal employment in others.
State and local government employment is projected to increase marginally during the next decade, however, efforts to cut spending are expected to result in a decline in federal government employment. Jobs growth will stem from a rising demand for services at the state and local levels. An increasing population, along with state and local assumption of responsibility for some services previously provided by the federal government, is fueling the growth of these services.
Government and Public Administration-Related Courses
Government and Public Administration-Related Courses
Advanced Placement Government and Politics
Advanced Placement Human Geography*
Advanced Placement Microeconomics
Advanced Placement Psychology
Advanced Placement United States History
Advanced Placement World History
Criminal Law
Economics (+ENL)
Global History and Geography 9 (Regents, ENL, NL)*
Global History and Geography 10 (Regents, Honors, ENL, NL)
International Law
Introduction to Social Science Research*
New York State of Mind*
Participation in Government (+ENL)
Pre-Advanced Placement World History 9*
Psychology
Public Speaking and Debate*
Roots of Oppression*
Senior Internship
United States History and Government 11 (Regents, ENL, NL)
Government and Public Administration Related Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Government and Public Administration Related Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Half-Day Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs: Students have an opportunity to attend programs at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, the Levittown Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Center (GC Tech), or The Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA).
Police Science & Criminal Justice (offered at Hicksville HS)
Government and Public Administration-Related Extracurricular Activities
Government and Public Administration-Related Extracurricular Activities
Class of 2023: The purpose is to create unity and school spirit for the Class of 2023. We will raise money to make the Senior Prom a memorable experience for the students.
Class of 2024: Fundraising for junior and senior prom. Planning activities such as the Adventureland trip, homecoming participation.
Class of 2025: The club holds meetings, does activities like ice cream socials and create banners for Homecoming and fundraisers to promote additional activities for the Sophomore Class to bring them closer together as they move through High School.
Class of 2026: The class of 2026 is an integral club/organization responsible for making the class of 2026's high school experience as good as it can be. Homecoming, fundraising, junior prom, and senior prom are all things this organization is responsible for.
Comet News: Our club reports on school, community, and real world events and issues. Its goal is to give a voice to the students.
Equality Club: The Equality Club helps to raise awareness in various topics related to equal rights, human rights and rights within the LGBTQ community. The Equality Club provides a safe space that is in a socially inviting environment to all members.
Helping Hands Club: The purpose of the Helping Hands organization is to provide an opportunity for members (1) to become involved in activities which will facilitate the development of a campus climate supportive of academic, social, and personal success; (2) to learn leadership skills; (3) to broaden individual experiential background; and (4) to extend goals and "helping hand" philosophy of Hicksville High School
High School Mock Trial: Students will work cooperatively to develop a working knowledge of the law and legal system, analyze complex documents, develop a cohesive team strategy, improve public-speaking skills, think spontaneously in a competitive environment, follow the protocol of a professional demeanor.
International Outreach Club: The goal is to embrace and celebrate diversity and bring everywhere together for International night.
Key Club: Key Club is an international, student led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. We help run the Thanksgiving food drive with Kiwanis.
Model United Nations: Students simulate ambassadors to the United Nations, debating world issues. Students learn world politics and debating skills. We compete in two conferences a year.
National Honor Society: NHS does community service while maintaining grades above a 93 GPA, creating leadership within the school and community. We do collections for local organizations, each of the students do their own volunteer projects, we help PTA groups with needs throughout the year, create projects within the school to benefit students, etc.
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society: The purpose of this organization is to promote scholarship, community service, leadership, character, and academic excellence in social studies among high school students. We work specifically with a philanthropy, Reason 2 Smile in Kenya to raise money and support educational programs at the Jambo Jipya School.
Student Government: The promotion of democratic purposes and procedures. The maintenance of proper student/faculty relations. The strengthening and increase of participation in extracurricular activities in the school. The strengthening of school spirit. The representation of students within the high school and in the community.
Government and Public Administration-Related Career Cluster Pathways
Government and Public Administration-Related Career Cluster Pathways
This Cluster Contains The Following Pathways:
Career Pathways are a multi-year program of academic and technical study that prepares students for a full range of postsecondary options within each career cluster. Career pathways provide a context for exploring career options at all levels of education. Career pathways link student learning to the knowledge and skills needed for future education and employment.
Pathway 1: Foreign Service
People who work in the Foreign Service pathway serve in embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions. Job responsibilities range from day-to-day operations of an embassy official to analyzing political and economic events, or helping citizens abroad.
Related Careers
Ambassador
Foreign Service Consular,
Political
Public Diplomacy
Economic Officer
Foreign Service Specialist
Diplomatic Courier
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Political science
Public administration
National security
Public policy
Revenue
Pathway 2: Governance
People who work in the Governance pathway include the officials elected or appointed to government positions responsible for making and executing public policy. This pathway includes political leaders, federal and state legislators, and local elected officials such as councilpersons or commissioners. Also included are the staff members that support them. Careers in this pathway often require working with constituents or interest groups with conflicting goals. Leadership, consensus building and conflict resolution are important skills for success.
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Pathway 3: National Security
People who work in the Governance pathway include the officials elected or appointed to government positions responsible for making and executing public policy. This pathway includes political leaders, federal and state legislators, and local elected officials such as councilpersons or commissioners. Also included are the staff members that support them. Careers in this pathway often require working with constituents or interest groups with conflicting goals. Leadership, consensus building and conflict resolution are important skills for success.
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Pathway 4: Planning
People who work in the Planning pathway develop long-and short-term land use plans to provide for growth and revitalization of urban, suburban and rural communities, while helping local officials make decisions concerning social, economic and environmental issues. Planners promote the best use of a community's land and resources for residential, commercial, institutional and recreational purposes.
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Pathway 5: Public Management and Administration
Government agencies and public corporations and trusts have specific and rigorous standards for the stewardship of public resources. Public management careers will require technical skills related to budgeting, personnel management, procurement or other activities, and specific knowledge of the regulations and other policies that govern public management.
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Pathway 6: Regulation
People who work in the Regulation pathway will typically possess a body of technical knowledge about an industry, the environment or technology. This-coupled with knowledge of related laws, rules and regulatory systems-permit regulators to protect our health, safety and environment as well as ensure the integrity of our financial, transportation and public utility industries. The work may include physical inspections, audits, investigations and the reports, citations, hearings and courtroom trials required to enforce myriad regulatory requirements.
Related Careers
Investigator/ Examiner
Code Inspector
Bank Examiner
Election Supervisor
Child Support Officer
Cargo Inspector
Border Inspector
Aviation Safety Officer
Related Majors
Policy analysis
Public financial management
Public program evaluation
Pathway 7: Revenue and Taxation
People who work in the Revenue and Taxation pathway ensure that governments obtain revenues from businesses and citizens by collecting tax dollars, reviewing tax returns, conducting audits, monitoring taxes payable and collecting overdue tax dollars.
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