General iJAG
What does "iJAG"stand for?
Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates
What is an employer?
Someone who pays other people or employees to complete work for them.
What is the difference between a job and a career?
A job is something someone must have to earn money, but a career is something that someone works towards and builds over a long period of time; typically with a specific skill-set. (Any answers similar or close to this will count)
Who comes on Wednesdays to volunteer during our Ketchup Days?
Sarah Richardson (former iJAG teacher)
What sort of opportunities does a high school diploma afford you?
The ability to further your education, go into the military, go to a trade or skill-based school, or get a decent paying job at a young age.
What does GNAP stand for? When do we use GNAP?
Greeting, Name, Affiliation, and Purpose.
Anytime someone new enters our classroom.
Mayor Bruce Teague, Tab Wiggins (uiowa), Russ Johnson (K-Nav), Kirkwood Community College, Mr. Savage.
Who is an acceptable reference for a job application or resume?
Teacher, coach, mentor, guidance counselor, previous employers.
What are Ms. Carroll's expectations of you when there is a guest in the classroom or when we are on field trips?
Pay full attention (sitting up, phone away, awake), engage with the speaker, GNAP, filter cursing, be respectful and kind.
What type of college typically lasts two years?
Community College where you earn an Associate's Degree and can then go onto a larger institution to get a Bachelor's Degree or join the workforce.
How many total trimesters can you take iJAG in high school?
12 - Yes, every trimester, every year if you want!
What types of jobs were present at the Career Inspire Field Trip?
Answers will vary.
What is a soft skill?
Positive character traits that one holds and that makes one more employable.
For example: Strong verbal communication, effective time management, team player, adaptability, etc.
What is the name of the teacher for 11/12 iJAG at City High?
Ms. Whitehead
What are the three public universities in the state of Iowa?
The University of Iowa, The University of Northern Iowa, and Iowa State University
What is the Career Association and what are two of our leadership positions?
The Career Association is the "club" side of iJAG where we focus on creating opportunities for career development, leadership development, social awareness, civic engagement, and community service.
Positions: President, Secretary/Treasurer, Social Media Manager, VP of Career Development, VP of Leadership Development, VP of Social Awareness, VP of Civic Engagement, and VP of Community Service.
Name two skilled trades.
Electrician, carpenter, plumber, welder, water treatment, construction, commercial vehicle operations
What is a commonly asked interview question and how would you answer it?
Answers will vary.
What advantage do City High iJAG students have over City High students who are not in iJAG?
Exposure to careers, connections with employers, opportunities to gain experience, information on how to succeed in the workforce, knowledge of how to set yourself up for success within difficult to navigate systems.
What are ways to cut down the cost of college?
Work on campus, apply for scholarships, earn good grades in high school and receive discounted tuition, etc.
What type of learning do we do in this class?
Project Based Learning
Pick one of the following occupations and tell me how long someone in that career needs to go to school.
1. Lawyer
2. Doctor
3. Teacher
4. Dental Hygienist
1. Lawyer - 7 years (50-450K/yr)
2. Doctor - 8 years plus residency (75-800Kyr)
3. Teacher - 4 years at least (45-80K/yr)
5. Dental Hygienist - 2 years (55-80K/yr)
What is an action verb and where should you use them on your resume?
It is a verb that expresses action.
We use them under our experiences to begin our bullet points in order to describe our experience in a concise (short and direct) way.
What is the first thing that you should do when you enter the classroom each day?
Grab your journal and start working on the daily prompt.
What is the full name of the Career Interest Survey that we took?
Kuder Navigator