Chapter 1Coop II

You & the World of Work

Chapter 1.1 Exploring the World of

WorkTODAY’S PLANTODAY’S PLAN

Journal TimeJournal Time

DiscussionDiscussion

LectureLecture

Recap/Recall PromptRecap/Recall Prompt

Chapter 1.1 Exploring the World of

WorkSection Objectives:Section Objectives:

Distinguish between a job and a careerDistinguish between a job and a career

Explain the different reasons why people workExplain the different reasons why people work

Chapter 1.1 Exploring the World of

WorkKey terms:Key terms:

JobJob

CareerCareer

LifestyleLifestyle

If you were told you could graduate high If you were told you could graduate high school today and head into the workforce how school today and head into the workforce how would you feel?would you feel?

What interests do you have that could lead What interests do you have that could lead you in a direction to find a job? you in a direction to find a job?

What skills do you have?What skills do you have?

What job would be right for you?What job would be right for you?

Chapter 1.1 Exploring the World of

WorkIs work….Is work….

Something you do just to earn money?Something you do just to earn money?

Something more?Something more?

Job vs. CareerJob vs. Career

JOB – work that people do for payJOB – work that people do for pay

CAREER – series of related jobs built on a foundation CAREER – series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training & experienceof interest, knowledge, training & experience

Chapter 1.1 Exploring the World of

WorkPeople will have an average of 7 jobs in their People will have an average of 7 jobs in their lifetimelifetime

Do your skills or interests change?Do your skills or interests change?

Can you do any career no matter your skills?Can you do any career no matter your skills?

Chapter 1.1 Exploring the World of

WorkLIFESYLE –the way you use your time, energy LIFESYLE –the way you use your time, energy & resources& resources

How big a role does lifestyle play in a career? How big a role does lifestyle play in a career? Rank:Rank:

SkillsSkills InterestsInterests LifestyleLifestyle

Chapter 1.1 Exploring the World of

WorkAmelia’s story (pg. 6-7)Amelia’s story (pg. 6-7)

Why we work:Why we work:

To earn money to pay for bills, vacation, insurance, To earn money to pay for bills, vacation, insurance, etc.etc.

To be with other peopleTo be with other people

Self-fulfillmentSelf-fulfillment

Other reasons?Other reasons?

Chapter 1.1 Exploring the World of

WorkWhat task/job have you done recently that What task/job have you done recently that gave you a feeling of accomplishment?gave you a feeling of accomplishment?