CHAPTER #5 Developing a Career Plan. Mr. Hannah Career Opportunities

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1 CHAPTER #5 Developing a Career Plan Mr. Hannah Career Opportunities

2 Jobs That Will Disappear In 20 Years!!! Grocery Store Cashier Handling cash is oh-so- 20th-century. In fact, all jobs dealing with paper money, including bank tellers and toll booth operators, could be obsolete in two decades, as we rely more on credit and digital money

3 Jobs That Will Disappear In 20 Years!!! Film Processor If you want to stick with old-fashioned photography, better build your own darkroom. Your neighborhood photo store will be going digital, or going out of business.

4 Jobs That Will Disappear In 20 Years!!! CD Store Manager Why browse for CD's at Tower Records when you can search for MP3's online? Music producers are going digital, and retailers must adjust as well. Compact discs don't have the artistic flair of old records, so they won't have the same vintage cachet either.

5 Jobs That Will Disappear In 20 Years!!! Union Organizer Union organizers and leaders may soon disappear, says futurist Alvin Toffler, since they show no sign of reversing their 20-year membership decline. "The labor movement has not come to terms with the knowledge economy at all," Toffler says.

6 Jobs That Will Disappear In 20 Years!!! Encyclopedia Writer Britannica, watch out. Wikipedia's got your number. This 21stcentury encyclopedia is free, online and edited by readers.

7 Jobs That Will Disappear In 20 Years!!! Miner Bacteria like Thiobacillus ferooxidans can be used to extract metal from ore. If there are further advances in the science of biomining, expect the guys with coal-darkened faces to take aboveground occupations.

8 Jobs That Will Disappear In 20 Years!!! Construction Worker Much construction work is still completed by hand. But threedimensional printing may change that, says futurist Joel Barker. Instead of simply printing one layer of ink on paper, stereo lithographic printers spit out multiple layers of material to make 3D structures. Eventually, Barker says, these could be used to construct houses on a mass scale.

9 Jobs That Will Disappear In 20 Years!!! Fighter Pilot Why send a man into combat when you can send a machine? While we're still far away from using robots as front-line troops, drones are taking over some manned flight missions.

10 Jobs That Will Disappear In 20 Years!!! Call Center Representative Be careful what you wish for. Many people have fantasized, while on hold, about an end to call centers. But if they do disappear, they're likely to be replaced with more automation, not more personal customer service.

11 Jobs That Will Disappear In 20 Years!!! Oil Wildcatter We won't need new sources of oil when our economy runs on hydrogen, solar power, wind and manure.

12 CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Evaluate different career possibilities. Choose a career that seems right for you. Develop a career plan and set intermediate career goals. Determine the education and training you need to reach your career goals.

13 KEY COMPONENTS of CHAPTER KEY AREAS MAIN IDEA: Once you choose a career that seems right for you, you can begin planning the steps to take to achieve your goal. Making a career plan will help you achieve your career goals. KEY CONCEPTS: Evaluating your choices Make your decisions Plan How to Reach Your Goals Steps Along the Way Education and Training Commit Yourself in Writing KEY TERMS Resources Evaluation Procrastinate Prioritize Individual Career Plan Only the Red information

14 Workplace Statistics 68.1% of 2010 USA HS Grads started college. 2.2 million of 3.2 million (63% projected to graduate) The demand for labor over the next decade will outpace supply by 35 million jobs. In 1950 over 60% of all manufacturing jobs required unskilled labor. Today, less than 15% of all manufacturing positions are unskilled. In 1973, blue-collar workers represented over 60% of the workforce. By 2012, only 9% of the workforce will be blue-collar workers. By 2020, 18 million new jobs will require a college degree. At current levels of graduation, we will only fill 12 million of these jobs. 14

15 Evaluate Your Choices We have already discussed the decision-making process in previous chapters. We have also taken a close look at our personal values and resources. KNOW KNOW KNOW RESOURCES- things used for help and support. EVALUATION- comparing sets of data to rank them and determine the best choice. (RIASEC code, Career Cluster, DATA PPL THINGS, COLLEGEBOARD.ORG) PERSONAL CAREER PROFILE- chart to compare things about yourself and things you learn about careers. Then looking at them side by side and coming up with a good choice.. Narrowing the choices to a few winners involves comparing your personal data with the career information. 15

16 EVALUATING YOUR CHOICES THE 6 STEPS IN EVALUATING YOUR PERSONAL CAREER PROFILE Always look at these areas when evaluating a career: 1. VALUES---Does this career match up well with my values? 2. INTERESTS VERSUS RESPONSIBILITIES- Will the day-to-day responsibilities interest me? Will I be good at them? 3. PERSONALITY---Will be happy with the work environment and hours? 4--DATA-PEOPLE-THINGSDo the data-people-things requirements of preferences? this career match up well with my own 5. SKILLS and APTITUDES---Do I have the skills I need for this career or the aptitudes to develop them? 6. EDUCATION / TRAINING---Am I willing to get the education and training necessary for this career. You should complete a personal career profile form for each career choice you have identified for yourself. 16

17 YOUR CAREER PLAN Planning your course of action is critical in finding your career. PROCRASTINATE- put off doing or deciding about something. PRIORITIZE- put tasks in order of importance. INDIVIDUAL CAREER PLAN- course of action for planning your career. (PICK H.S. CLASSES, PICK COLLEGE MAJOR,PICK COLLEGE, VOLUNTEER, RESEARCH, ETC) You need to make some manageable goals. This will increase your chances to achieve your goals. You need to establish a goal to manage your High School courses related to your career area. One way to help you make a career decision is to visualize how the career choice will affect your lifestyle. 17

18 YOUR PLAN OF ACTION GOALS: 4 STEP PROCESS Having your goals in a manageable time frame will help you establish them. WRITE DOWN 1 GOAL FOR EACH AREA 1. Short-Term Goal- (1 year) might include taking specific H.S. classes that will help guide you to your future career. 2. Medium-Term Goal- (2 years) part-time job, volunteer or intern for a company or organization. 3. Long-Term Goal- (5 years) In college, military or working. 4. Ultimate Goals- (10 years)in your career or working on doctorate, planning family, etc.. Be Specific about each of your goals. Be realistic about your abilities, skills, interests, and personality traits when you set your future goals. 18

19 YOUR PLAN OF ACTION A good first step in planning: IDENTIFY H.S. COURSES RELATED TO A SPECIFIC CAREER CHOICE GRADUATION PLAN- selected High School courses that guide you towards your career choices. (Plan of study on MO CONNECTIONS) TAKING AIM- Why be specific about career goals? more specific your career targets, more likely you are to hit the bull seye. (Pick a perfect one) 19

20 List these out!! 9 Types of Education and Training On-Line Learning On-Line Education, computer based learning, Digital TV courses University of Phoenix OTC-ONLINE On-the-Job Training AFTER BEING HIRED, on-site instruction to perform the job. Apprenticeships Vocational-Technical Centers Trade Schools Community & Technical Colleges Colleges / Universities Continuing Education Military Service hands-on TRAINING (PLUMBERS) Used in Construction and Manufacturing (ELECTRICIANS) Requires a H.S. Diploma, Cheaper OTC(also called Vo-Tech) offers a wide variety of skilled courses PRIVATELY RUN SCHOOL, trains you for ONE THING. Tulsa Welding School, Culinary Arts Institutes 2-Year Associates Degree, Day and Night Classes Cheaper Education, Credits transfer to 4 year Colleges / Universities More jobs today require a Bachelor s Degree Most really good jobs require some type of Advance level of Post-Graduate Degrees Designed for Adult Education classes- Computer skills, Technology, Career changes Cheaper, Day and Night Classes- Formal courses of study for adult students Largest Employer in U.S., offers 200 different occupational opportunities Military will pay for your College education 20 K N O W T H I S I N F O R M A T I O N

21 Levels of Education / Careers LEVELS OF EDUCATION NO H.S. DIPLOMA H.S. DIPLOMA VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL DEGREES CAREER COLLEGES 2-YEAR COLLEGES 4-YEARS COLLEGES MASTERS DEGREES POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS CASHIER, COSMETOLOGY DENTAL ASSISTANT COMPUTER TECH., MECHANICS HAIRSTYLIST, BOOK KEEPERS DENTAL HYGIENIST TEACHERS PRINCIPALS PROFESSIONAL DEGREES DOCTORS, LAWYERS 21

22 Civilian Occupations with Military Training Mechanical / Craft Electronics / Electrical Business / Clerical Health, Social, Technology Bulldozer Operator Electronic / Electrical Human Resource Health Specialist Crane Operator Aircraft electrician Personnel Specialist Media Specialist Plumber Flight Engineer Vehicle Driver Firefighter Pipefitter Powerhouse Mechanic Accounting Specialist X-Ray Technician Electrician Payroll Specialist Physician Machine Operator Shipping / Receiving Nurse Heating and Cooling Welder Aircraft Pilot Physical Therapist Dentist Air Traffic Controller 22

23 GRADUATION CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS To meet the graduation requirements of Ozark High School, graduating students must complete a minimum of 30 units of credit during grades 9 th and above. A student s program must be cooperatively planned and approved by the student, his or her parents, and the school. The program shall include courses of study in social studies, science, mathematics, communication skills, fine arts, practical arts, and physical education as specified below. OZARK HIGH SCHOOL Graduation Requirements ENGLISH 4 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 MATHEMATICS 3 SCIENCE 3 FINE ARTS 1 PRACTICAL ARTS 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION CAREER OPP HEALTH ½ ½ PERSONAL FINANCE ½ UNITS 1 ½ ELECTIVES - 12 TOTAL = 30 COLLEGE PREPARATORY

24 Related High School Subjects and Occupations Foreign Language Biology Physics Chemistry Customs Inspector Dental Assistant Electrician Pharmacist Missionary Landscape Worker Civil Engineer Chemical Salesman Salesperson Veterinarian Astronomer Laboratory Tech. Flight Attendant Dietitian Architect Food Scientist Travel Agent Game Warden Electrical Engineer Chemical Engineer Immigration Agent Park Ranger Electronic Technician Oceanographer Teacher Biologist Physicist Ceramic Engineer 24

25 Related High School Subjects and Occupations Physical Education Business Education Health Education English Lifeguard Accounting Clerk Chiropractor Librarian Dancer Stenographer Dental Assistant Lawyer Coach Legal Assistant Practical Nurse Author Professional Athlete File Clerk Dentist Proofreader Recreation Worker Office Manager Surgical Technician Advertising Manager Firefighter Word-Processing Registered Nurse Reporter Athletic Trainer Administrative Assist. Physician Editor 25

26 Related High School Subjects and Occupations Social Studies Mathematics Art Industrial Arts Urban Planner Machinist Fashion Designer Electrician Psychologist Actuary Architect Locksmith Social Worker Bank Cashier Graphic Artist Plumber Political Scientist Accounting Clerk Photographer Drafter Court Clerk Engineer Industrial Designer Automotive Tech. Politician Carpenter Fine Artist Bricklayer Fire Inspector Electronic Technician Landscape Architect Sheet-metal Worker 26

27 So You Think You Have It Bad!!! 27

28 COMMITTING TO A CAREER QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE PICKING A CAREER WHAT IS MY ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL? WHAT IS MY FIRST SHORT-TERM GOAL? WHICH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFER THE TRAINING I NEED? HOW MUCH MONEY WILL I NEED TO PAY FOR MY EDUCATION AND TRAINING? WHERE WILL THIS MONEY COME FROM? (FAFSA, PARENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS) 28

29 WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE? Your plan should begin with entry into high school and continue through a postsecondary educational and/or training program. List any alternative sources of education and training after high school. Your decisions and plans should be flexible. Expect to change them. Being flexible will help you in the future. 29

30 Chapter #5 Summary TEST INFORMATION---Know These Key Concepts Review Key Concepts: Evaluate two careers as potential careers for you. Why do these careers fit you better than your other possibilities. Describe the different characteristics you consider as you made your career choices. Develop the three steps to establishing your future goals. Describe the kind of education or training you would need to reach one possible career goal.

31 Chapter Reference Materials Succeeding in the World of Work Preparing for Career Success Exploring Career Entering the World of Work Job Savvy Teenagers Guide to the Real World