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1. WORK and JOB WORK – paid or unpaid activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to oneself and/or to society Work may.

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2 WORK and JOB WORK – paid or unpaid activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to oneself and/or to society Work may be paid or unpaid, a job or volunteerism JOB – work people do for pay at a specific place or setting EMPLOYER – a person or business that pays an individual to work EMPLOYEE – Someone who works for a person or business for money (pay) EMPLOYABILITY – being well prepared to get and keep a job 2

3 Seven Work Values Seven Work Values 1.Financial Reward – being able to buy and enjoy the lifestyle we desire 2.Creativity – creating, inventing, designing, developing products or ideas 3.Helping Others – also known as Altruism 4.Independence – being able to work in your own way 5.Variety – being able to complete many types of tasks 6.Environment – indoors, outdoors 7.Prestige, Security, Achievement are also work values 3

4 WHY PEOPLE WORK? Money – Impacts our lifestyle Socialization – Interact with people Accomplishment – Personal Satisfaction Prestige – Feelings of Importance Personal Development – Interesting and Stimulating Challenges Mental Well-being – Life long learning Creativity – Solve Problems & Improve Life Money – Impacts our lifestyle Socialization – Interact with people Accomplishment – Personal Satisfaction Prestige – Feelings of Importance Personal Development – Interesting and Stimulating Challenges Mental Well-being – Life long learning Creativity – Solve Problems & Improve Life 4

5 OCCUPATION, CAREER and CAREER PATH OCCUPATION – a group of similar tasks or duties people perform for pay  Examples: Chefs, Firefighters, Nurses, Musicians, Accountants, Scientists CAREER – work an individual does throughout his/her lifetime CAREER PATH – group of related occupations that require different skills 5

6 CAREER PATHWAYS C A R E E R P A T H W A Y S 6

7 1.Child Development 2.Consumer Economics Services 3.Family & Human Services 4.Fashion Design, Manufacturing & Merchandising 5.Food Science, Dietetics, & Nutrition 6.Food Services & Culinary Arts 7.Hospitality Services 8.Interior Design

8 1.Biotech Research & Development 1.Biotechnology 2.Health Informatics 1.Medical Office Administrative Assistant 3.Therapeutic Services 1.Dental 2.Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 3.Medical Assistant 4.Nursing 5.Pharmacy 6.Surgical Technician 7.Therapeutic Rehabilitation/Exercise

9 4.Precision Production Trades 1.Cabinetmaking/Millwork 2.Drafting/CAD 3.Graphics/Printing 4.Machine Tool 5.Welding 5.Personal Service 1.Cosmetology/Barbering 2.Esthetician/Nail Technician 6.Protective Service 1.Firefighting 2.Law Enforcement 7.Visual Arts 1.Commercial Art 2.Commercial Photography 1.Building Trades 1.Carpentry 2.Electrician 3.HVAC 4.Plumbing 2.Communication 1.Radio Broadcasting Technician 2.Television Broadcasting Technician 3.Mechanics & Repairs 1.Automotive Collision Repair 2.Automotive Service Technician 3.Electronics 4.Heavy Duty Diesel

10 1.Marketing Entrepreneurship 2.Marketing Management 3.Sales & Service Marketing 4.Travel & Tourism

11 1.Information Support & Services 1.Database Development & Administration 2.Information Support & Services 1.Technical Support 3.Interactive Media 1.Digital Media (Multimedia) 2.Web Development & Administration 4.Network Systems 5.Programming/Software Development

12 1.Accounting & Finance 2.Business Administrative Support 3.Business Entrepreneurship 4.Business Management 5.Business Technology Support

13 1.Agricultural Systems Technology 2.Horticulture Science & Management 3.Natural Resources Science & Management 4.Production/Processing 1.Animal Science 2.Plant & Soil Science 3.Science & Management

14 1.Pre-Engineering 1.(Utah Pre-Engineering Program) 2.Project Lead the Way 1.(National Pre-Engineering Program)

15 THE WORLD OF WORK Service-Producing Industries - produce or provide some type of business or personal service or intangible products –Wholesale and Retail Sales, Transportation, Utilities, Government, Insurance, Finance –Services--Business, Education, Legal, Social, Health, Personal Goods-Producing Industries - produce some type of tangible product –Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Mining, Forestry 15 Industries

16 TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY 16 Sixteen of the 20 fastest-growing jobs are Technology based— that’s 80%! Take advantage of Your Opportunities— EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY!


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