2. Overview of Today’s Class 1. Review our last class 2. Discuss today’s concept: job skills 3. Activity – making a chart of skills that are “In Demand” 4. Review what we learned today

3. Review: first class Businesses Businesses Profit Profit Entrepreneur Entrepreneur Advertising Advertising

4. Review: last class Resources Resources The three kinds of resources The three kinds of resources

5. Today’s concept: job skills We’re focusing on human resources, because that’s how we get jobs We’re focusing on human resources, because that’s how we get jobs Do you think all human resources are created equal? Do you think all human resources are created equal? One thing that makes people stand out to employers is their skills One thing that makes people stand out to employers is their skills

6. What skills should you pursue? Things you enjoy Things you enjoy Things that are in demand Things that are in demand STEM is an acronym for some of the skills that are most valuable to businesses these days [poster] STEM is an acronym for some of the skills that are most valuable to businesses these days [poster]

7. Supply and demand We spoke about demand for skills We spoke about demand for skills Demand also refers to the number of items consumers are willing and able to buy. Demand also refers to the number of items consumers are willing and able to buy. Kilt example Kilt example Pretend kilts cost $100 each Pretend kilts cost $100 each Pretend you each have $500 in your bank account Pretend you each have $500 in your bank account Pretend you like kilts! Pretend you like kilts!

8. Supply To economists, supply means how many of something business are willing and able to sell To economists, supply means how many of something business are willing and able to sell Kilt example: If it takes wool from three sheep to make one kiltIf it takes wool from three sheep to make one kilt And you own a herd of 27 sheepAnd you own a herd of 27 sheep How many kilts will you supply (assuming you can sell them all at a profit)?How many kilts will you supply (assuming you can sell them all at a profit)?

9. Today’s Activity: “In Demand” We’ll break into our groups We’ll break into our groups Each person will get their own sheet of stickers showing eight different jobs Each person will get their own sheet of stickers showing eight different jobs Together we’ll read a description of each job Together we’ll read a description of each job Then look at your chart. Each column lists one of the STEM skills Then look at your chart. Each column lists one of the STEM skills As a group, decide which of the fours skills is used by each job, going through one job at a time. As a group, decide which of the fours skills is used by each job, going through one job at a time.

10. “In Demand” continued As a group, place your stickers in the appropriate columns. As a group, place your stickers in the appropriate columns. For example, start with “small business owner.” If you decide that job uses all four skills, then you should each put your “small business owner” stickers in one of the columns For example, start with “small business owner.” If you decide that job uses all four skills, then you should each put your “small business owner” stickers in one of the columns The result of this exercise will be a chart that shows which skills are most “in demand”. The result of this exercise will be a chart that shows which skills are most “in demand”.

11. Summary Skills Skills STEM STEM Supply and Demand Supply and Demand