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Lesson 4.1 Futurecasting
Lesson 4.2 Workplace Trends
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Looking into the Future
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2. Goals Examine the demographics of the U.S. labor force.
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Goals
Examine the demographics of the U.S. labor force.
Identify how technology is most important for careers of the future.
Describe how trends can affect future careers.

3. Terms trends futurecasting labor force demographics electives STEM
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Terms
trends
futurecasting
labor force
demographics
electives
STEM
workforce trends
workplace trends

4. Information Is Everywhere
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Information Is Everywhere
What information is important for your future?
Trend
Futurecasting
Recognizing career trends may help you answer these questions?
Will the career you choose exist when you begin working?
Will there be a need for your career throughout your employment future?
How might your career field change in the next 10 or 20 years?

5. Workforce Trends Workforce trends Workplace trends Age-related changes
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Workforce Trends
Workforce trends
Workplace trends
Age-related changes
Ethnicity
Families

6. Technology’s Domination
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Technology’s Domination
Technological changes
Technology and you

7. Trends Affect Careers Predictions Your planning Trends in employment
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Trends Affect Careers
Predictions
U.S. economy
Gender of workforce
Ethnic diversity of workforce
Service occupations
Health-related careers
Education beyond high school
Your planning
Trends in employment

8. 4.1 Futurecasting SUMMARY
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4.1 Futurecasting SUMMARY
Demographics can help predict the trends that affect future careers and lifestyle.
Knowledge of technology is vital for the technological changes affecting careers in the future.
By using various sources to research trends, one can make predictions about the future workforce to plan for a career that will be there when education and training is finished.

9. Lesson 4.2 Workplace Trends
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Goals
Examine characteristics of several types of demographics.
Describe the various types of workforce diversity and their effects on the workplace.
Explain how workplace and workforce trends are changing the way people work.

10. Lesson 4.2 Workplace Trends
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Terms
workplace diversity
equity
discrimination
communication style
disability
reasonable accommodations
nontraditional careers
lifelong learning
virtual learning

11. Diversity Expectations of a diverse workplace
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Diversity
Expectations of a diverse workplace
Cultural differences in the workplace
Persons with disabilities
The age-friendly workplace

12. Gender Equity in the Workplace
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Gender Equity in the Workplace
Equal opportunity regardless of gender
Nontraditional employment

13. Workplace Expectations
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Workplace Expectations
Workplace trends
Teams
Skill sets
Lifelong learning

14. 4.2 Workplace Trends SUMMARY
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4.2 Workplace Trends SUMMARY
Workplace diversity is respecting others’ differences, especially with regard to culture, disabilities, and age.
Gender equity in the workplace provides both men and women with equal opportunities, including both traditional and nontraditional careers.
Education is key for careers now and in the future. Having skill sets that transfer among careers will help with continuous employment, as will lifelong learning.

15. Lesson 4.3 Working Differently
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Goals
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of global careers.
Describe entrepreneurship and the characteristics needed for owning a business.
Discuss how workforce trends are changing the ways people work.

16. Lesson 4.3 Working Differently
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Terms
e-commerce
outsourcing
offshoring
entrepreneur
telecommuting
job sharing

17. The Global Effect Global career opportunities Exporting jobs
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The Global Effect
Global career opportunities
Exporting jobs
Outsourcing
Offshoring

18. Entrepreneurship An entrepreneur is a a person who creates a business.
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Entrepreneurship
An entrepreneur is a a person who creates a business.
Starting your own business is a way to combine your passions, skills, and values into a career that you control.
Being an entrepreneur is not a career choice.
You choose your career.
Then you set the goal of starting your own business as part of your career plan.

19. Traits of a Successful Entrepreneurship
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Traits of a Successful Entrepreneurship
You believe in your business.
You are motivated to set goals and create the steps to reach them.
You have a support system.
You have good organizational skills.
You see problems as challenges and are willing to develop alternative solutions.
You are enthusiastic, persistent, and optimistic.

20. Different Ways of Working
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Different Ways of Working
Alternative work schedules
Telecommuting
Flexible work arrangements
Part-time workers
Job sharing
Independent or contract workers
Advantages and disadvantages

21. 4.3 Working Differently SUMMARY
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4.3 Working Differently SUMMARY
Knowing which careers could possibly be outsourced and offshored will help prevent possible unemployment problems. However, working globally can provide career options and opportunities.
Owning one’s own business is a dream for many people—a dream that can become a reality if one realizes the pluses and pitfalls.
Flexibility in work schedules and locations is a trend that will make an impact on future careers and lifestyle.