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Finance

SERVICE AREA: Business, Finance, Marketing and Management

Career Exploration Finance Cluster IconIf you love numbers and analyzing data to help make informed business decisions, you may want to explore a career in finance! The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that careers in the finance area will grow six percent through 2028, particularly due to the growing range of financial products available. Careers in this sector often begin with requirements of a two-year or four-year degree, with some on-the-job training or certification options available as well.

Download the guide sheet below to learn more about:

  • the post-secondary education required for a sampling of career categories
  • recommended coursework to take in high school to be prepared for post-secondary education

Finance Guide Sheet (PDF)

Kuder Navigator, the district’s career information system, helps students explore and prepare for various options after high school. Students take assessments beginning in middle school that identifies their interests, skills and work values that are matched up to career clusters, pathways and occupations. Learn more about Kuder Navigator and how it is used in the district.

Student Login

Students login to Kuder Navigator through the Clever Portal.

Parent Login

Students can generate a Parent Access Code from their Navigator account that parents use to establish a parent account.

View instructions on how to set up a parent account.


The Future Ready Iowa website directly connects students to tools for finding education, training and jobs beyond high school. It uses Labor Market Information to identify the number of jobs, the average median income and what training is required within a geographically determined distance.

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David Moeller
Educational Support Leader
dmoeller@dbqschools.org
563/552-3082