opportunities and examine employment skills and traits. Imagine… Your life after high school. Close your eyes. Will you go to college/trade school? What kind of work will you do? Now open your eyes– what did you picture?
Write this response in your notebook.
What is work? Work that you do for pay is called a job.
A career is a series of related jobs or occupations in a
particular field over a lifetime. Why people work Work fulfills several human needs: Money- work to make money to pay for goods and services you need or want. Food, housing, transportation, medical care and education are some of things needed to survive.
Self- Fulfillment- to feel good about yourself.
Human Needs Continued Philanthropy- Good will towards fellow humans, or an active effort to promote human welfare.
Companionship- To be around others. Many people
develop strong friendships at work and gain a sense of belonging. World of Work Consist of two major categories: Public Sector and Private Sector. Public- funded by taxes and made up of local, state, and federal government agencies. Private- a business that sell goods and services to make a
profit. Range from very small to large businesses. There are 3 types
in the U.S.: Sole/Individual Proprietorships- 1 owner
Partnership- 2 or more owners
Corporation- Many owners called shareholders
Entrepreneurship Someone who sets up and operates a business. They follow business trends and after deciding the rewards out way the downsides they begin the company from scratch.
Provides satisfaction of being own boss.
Risk loosing money they invest in the business.
Work long hours to keep the business profitable.
Employment Options Full time- require 7 to 8 hour work each day, 5 days a week. Usually guaranteed 40 hours per week.
Part time- Vary and range from 1 to 40 hours a week.
Temporary- either full or part time, but only last a
certain number of days. Quiz What is the difference between work and a job? How does work fulfill human needs? How are public sector jobs funded? Which agencies make up the public sector? The connection between Work and School The School Work Connection Explained Qualities that represent school: Spread efforts over various subject areas. Grades rather than wages. More patience from teachers than from work supervisors. Continued Qualities that represent Work: Focus on area of interest. Wages for performance. Less patience from supervisors for poor attendance or effort. Continued Qualities that they both have in common: Most skills learned in school are necessary to succeed at work.
Employers want to hire people who are committed to
learning, work hard, and have good attendance records. Prepare for your career Because technology and social trends change the job market changes rapidly.
Focus on goals and priorities- staying aware of your
values and expectations can help you decide which path to take and when or whether to change course. Preparation Tips Develop Transferable Skills-“Seed” abilities that can be grown and used in numerous job situations.
Ask an expert on careers- school counselor or job
recruiters can help you discover what skills are always in demand. Use information to analyze the classes you are taking.