1. Thinking Outside the Box: Jobs of the Future & Entrepreneurship CLC Module /20 Teacher: Mr. Chan

2. CLC Module 2 Overview Jobs of the Future Being an Entrepreneur
Finding a Mentor
Important Announcements
Teacher: Mr. Chan (room 316)

3. Thinking Outside the Box
Many of us have desire to pursue careers in the “traditional” fields.
Will jobs in these areas continue to exist and thrive in the future?
What are some new “jobs of the future” that do not currently exist but will by the time you enter the job market?

4. What do these jobs have in common?
Drone operator
Driverless car engineer
Cloud computing specialist
YouTube content creator
Uber driver
Elder care services coordinator
Sustainability manager
Millennial generational expert
None of these jobs existed 10 years ago!

5. These robots are ready to serve you food at a restaurant!

6. This one can detect faces of criminals and report suspicious activity at an airport!

7. Meet “Stan” the Airport Valet

8. What are the job prospects?

9. What are my Skills??? Think of the top skills that I have right now…
How will these skills help me reach my career goals?
Looking at the future, what are some skills that I would like to develop?

10. Top 10 Skills for 2020 Complex Problem Solving Critical Thinking
Creativity
People Management
Coordinating with Others
Emotional Intelligence
Judgment and Decision Making
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Cognitive Flexibility
World Economic Forum

11. Takeaway
Think about career path(s) that I may want to pursue after Burnaby North or post-secondary.
Will there be demand for jobs in those fields in the future?
What are the developing trends in today’s job market?
Do I have the skills needed for today’s job market? If not, how will I develop these skills?

12. Career as an Entrepreneur
Instead of working for an employer, would you rather be your own boss?
An entrepreneur is someone who undertakes the creation, organization, and ownership of a business.
Many of are home-based businesses. Online businesses have grown substantially in recent years.

13. Pros and Cons of Being an Entrepreneur
Be your own boss
Choose ventures that interests you
Unleash your creativity
Sense of pride and fulfillment
CONS
Can be very risky
Uncertain and irregular incomes
Unpredictable schedule and long hours
Face lots of competition

14. Key Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
Persistent
Inner drive to succeed
Creative
Self-confident
Moderate risk taking
Problem solving
Communication
Adaptability
Decision making
Organizing and planning

15. Finding a Mentor What is a mentor ?
Think about our Mentorship students at North. What do they do?
Can be anyone who is willing to provide guidance and share their time, knowledge, and experience with you (in this case about their career path)
How can a mentor help me as I take my first steps in pursuit of my career? Where can I find a mentor?

16. Takeaway
What are the benefits of being an entrepreneur? Could that be something I want to pursue in the future?
Is there someone in my life now who might become my mentor? If not, how can I go about finding one?

17. Key Information for CLC
Please remain seated and DO NOT pack up yet!

18. Careers Workshop & Speaker Series
All CLC students are required to attend at least 3 workshops during the year
“Skills” workshops – mostly held on Goal Days
Guest speakers from various fields will come in during the year – pick up field trip form from office
Attending one of the Re-Think guest speakers organized by Ms. Carey also counts towards CLC requirements
Pay attention to Student Bulletin, My BluePrint, and throughout the year!

19. Module 3 (Mr. Archibald / Mr. Carey)
Cohort 1 – Wednesday,
Cohort 2 – Wednesday,
Cohort 3 – Wednesday,
Cohort 4 – Wednesday,
Cohort 5 – Wednesday,
Remember to submit your module 2 assignment within four weeks after today’s presentation

20. And Lastly…
If you have any questions about today’s lesson, please see Mr. Chan in room 316 or
Complete and hand in the exit slip before you leave
Stay posted on workshops and speakers throughout the term! Remember you must attend at least three during the year!