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INVEST IN YOURSELF Mr. Stasa – WE City Schools © http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_c_OsHlCL8
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EDMODO QUESTION What do you believe the meaning of the phrase, “invest in yourself” means? What do you think are different ways a person can invest in themselves?
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INVEST IN YOURSELF What does “invest in yourself” mean? Spending time to obtain the skills, experience, and education necessary to secure a successful and fulfilling career https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDrCXD3-sXI
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INVEST IN YOURSELF What are ways you can invest in yourself? Graduating from high school Obtaining post-secondary education Volunteering Participating in events Doing more than is necessary on the job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDrCXD3-sXI
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? What is the difference between a job, occupation, and a career?
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WHAT IS A JOB? A job is a specific position in which a person is employed and paid. Examples: Chief of Surgery at Lake Hospitals Framing Carpenter at We-Build-It Construction Co. Lab Assistant at Drug Co. Pharmaceuticals High School Business Teacher at W-E City Schools
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OCCUPATION AND INDUSTRY An occupation is a wide category of jobs that have similar characteristics, such as types of skills or work responsibilities. Examples: Doctor Carpenter Biotechnologist Teacher
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JOB OR OCCUPATION? Teacher 8th grade teacher at Drumbo School Plumber Electrician Retail buyer for a toy store Avionics technician at UpAndAway Airlines Farmer Engineer Salesperson Mechanic for a tractor dealership
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A career is a commitment to work in a field you find interesting and fulfilling Examples: Education Construction Business Medical Advertising Financial
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MR. STASA: (EXAMPLE) Job: High School Business Teacher (9-12) Occupation: Teacher Career: Education
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BEING QUALIFIED What can someone do to gain the qualifications necessary to be successful in their chosen career?
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INTERNSHIP An internship is a position where a person receives temporary job training by experienced professionals, and is usually not paid. INTERN’S GAINEMPLOYER’S GAIN Job experienceFree Service http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpqJSflKaoQ
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COMMON TYPES OF INTERNSHIPS
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LEVELS OF EDUCATION What is the difference between secondary and post-secondary education? Secondary education is high school; teaching students to be good, well-rounded citizens. Post-secondary education is any schooling beyond high school; to gain the skills to be successful in a career. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPhnxlVnte o
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Formal training with no degree Become a specialist in an area (certificate or non- certificate) Some college, no degree Official degree requirements are not completed Associate’s Degree Two-year degree although time varies Bachelor’s Degree Four-year degree although time varies POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION Prerequisite = high school diploma or passing of GED test
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PREREQUISITE = BACHELOR’S DEGREE Master’s Degree Average of two or more years of study Doctorate Completion time varies but is an average of four or five years Having a Master’s degree is a common requirement Professional Special type of advanced degree required by some occupations Time to complete varies POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
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THE EFFECT EDUCATION HAS ON UNEMPLOYMENT AND EARNINGS 7.6% As of May 2013 6.1% Jan 2015
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WHERE CAN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OCCUR? Community colleges Technical/ vocational schools Colleges Universities Private institutions Academies
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WHERE CAN TRAINING OCCUR FOR EACH FORM OF POST-SECONDARY EDU?
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WHAT TYPES OF SKILLS ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR?
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HARD & SOFT SKILLS Hard skills are a specific skill set that is required for a job and require formal training. Hard skills include: Computer programming, accounting, nursing, finance, electrical, legal, etc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5Z1TmmfLlk
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SOFT SKILLS Soft skills (people skills) are the personal attributes needed for success on the job and do NOT require formal training. Soft skills include: Attitude, communication, creative thinking, work ethic, teamwork, networking, problem solving, and critical thinking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM3BXr-f7N0
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Minimum Wage – The lowest pay rate allowed by law for each hour worked. Federal Minimum Wage – Set by Congress. Currently is at $7.25 per hour. State Minimum Wage: Ohio is currently at $8.10 per hour. It is adjusted on Jan 1 st of each year for inflation. MINIMUM WAGE
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PAY FREQUENCY A person paid weekly receives a paycheck once a week, or 52 paychecks per year. A person paid biweekly receives a paycheck every other week, or 26 times a year. A person paid semi-monthly receives a paycheck twice a month, or 24 times a year. A person paid monthly receives a paycheck one per month, or 12 times a year.
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VOCABULARY Regular hours are the number of hours an employee is required to work each week. Full time is 40 hours (in most cases) Part-time is under 40 hours (in most cases) Overtime Hourly Rate – the amount paid for work beyond 40 hours in a week. Hourly rate is multiplied by 1.5 (AKA time-and-a- half) Example: $8.00/hour in overtime = $12.00/hour
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