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Purpose of this Assembly To make you aware that the change in the economy and the workforce affects you. To explain the need for career planning NOW. To give information about the class, Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness To highlight Career-Readiness Resources available to all students

Hopefully, you… Came in wondering…

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Internship Partners Davis and Derosa Physical Therapy

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Resources Provided by SBWIB Eureka Career Exploration Licenses Computers Blueprint for Workplace Success Curriculum Paid Interns Job Board Resources Career-based Field Trips

The future leaders of the workforce

“The New Economy” and the Change in Workforce Needs

Pay attention to what’s going on around you. -Stay on top of current events. -Develop an opinion. -Take social responsibility.

It is indeed true that the majority of today's students are beginning to acknowledge and fear the existence of a spiraling recession. However, American students are not reacting strongly enough to the impending crisis ahead of them. Gordon, in his editorial "College Freshmen Focused on Jobs," gives "optimistic" statistics such as "those who said they spent some time 'partying' every week during high school declined from 69.7% to 65.3%." Although the editorial argues that this decrease of 4.4% is ground-breaking, 65.3% is still a HUGE number. Students should be studying…like students in Asia or other countries that do not have such a luxurious life as Americans. -Timothy Liu, El Segundo

Has your teacher ever been absent? What kind of employee will you be when your boss is away???

Career Exploration Step 1: Who am I? (Personality, Learning Styles, and Skills) Step 2: Where am I going? (Careers) Step 3: How do I get there? (Education and Training)

Your personal career path Set goals. Have a plan. Write it out. Rehearse it!

Time Management Stop wasting time. Stop making excuses. Make wise choices now that will benefit you later. Make time to REST! Could you part with your mobile device for one whole day???

Teamwork “Your team is only as strong as your weakest player.” Learn to work together, despite your differences.

Critical thinking and problem-solving Don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do. Take initiative and use your creativity.

Listen to the wisdom of experience… Reflect on what you’ve heard and learned.

21 st Century Skills Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking Creativity Beyond the school setting!

Transferable Skills Internships Work Experience So Cal ROC courses/Career Technical Education

Money Management Learn it NOW! Saving vs. spending Plan ahead for your future

Employment Preparation Know the job market Applications Cover letters Interviewing skills Resumes References

Career Opportunities Career Fairs Career-based field trips Job-shadowing

E-Portfolios Communication/Collaboration Global Awareness Community Service Media/IT Literacy Health/Wellness Reflection

It’s Who You Know Networking Business cards

Personal Testimonies Choose what’s right for YOU!

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Special thanks to… Morgan Rojas – Production Assistant; ESHS Class of 2006 Ryan Rojas – Class of 2008

Sound and Lighting Interns: Sean Rodriguez, Julia Sison, Taylor Cahn, Anthony Rico

Abby Pinto, Video Production Class

Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness “First Class”