Apprentice Jobs
Name one example of a skilled-labour job that an employee would take an apprenticeship for. Think about the conversations we had in class (and the Mr. Bean Vvideo)
Painters, Carpenters, Electricians, Construction, Welders, Riggers, Plumber, HVAC Technician, and many more!
Give one example of a retail store you like to shop around your home.
No wrong answers! supermarkets, department stores, specialty stores, and many more!
True or False: we are all motivated by the same things in life
False! what motivates us is different for everyone.
I am a hot ball of bright light in the sky, and I disappear at night. What am I?
the Sun
What city is the 2024 Summer Olympic Games located in?
Paris
True or False: skilled labour requires workers to have special training or a learned skill-set to perform the work.
True!
True or False: furniture stores need retail workers.
True
True or False: motivation can come from either the outside or inside.
True!
I am very colorful, and can be seen when the rain stops. Legends say you can find a pot of gold beneath me. What am I?
Rainbow
Name one sport that will be showcased at the 2024 Summer Olympic games
Volleyball, swimming, surfing, basketball, track, and many more!
True or False: being a cashier is a skilled labour job.
False- because this job does not require specialized training
True or False: you need specialized post-secondary school training to become a retail worker
False! retail is an entry level job
Define motivation: what does motivation help us do?
To achieve our goals! Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains our goals. It causes you to act on behaviours to reach a goal- whether it is getting a glass of water or reading a book to gain knowledge
I am found on the surface of the Earth, and people use me in everyday life. You cannot live without me (you'd dry up!). What am I?
Water
What type of retail store did the Pink Panther attend in the video we watched in class?
A grocery store
Name one important skill an apprentice must have.
determination, communication, teamwork, customer service, attention to detail, safety, etc.
Name 3 tasks a retail worker would have to do on the job.
organize (stock/face) products, answer customer questions, greet customers, work the cashier, recommend products, and many more!
Fill in the blank: _____ (inner) motivation is when we engage in a behaviour because it is personally motivating, not for an external reward like money.
Intrinsic (internal)
I have a lot of keys, yet I can't open a single lock. What am I?
Piano
In the movie "Ratatouille", what is the name of Remy's aspiring chef friend? HINT: he likes to pull his hair!
Alfredo
Fill in the blank: One of the benefits of being an apprentice for a skilled labour job is that you gain hands-on practical _____.
Experience
What does retail mean? Do your best to give a definition of what retail is.
Retail is the process of selling goods directly to the consumer, usually in a shop or online.
Fill in the blank: _____ (outside) motivation is when our behaviour is motivated by rewards like money, fame, grades, and praise
Extrinsic (external) motivation
I have two hands that only meet twice a day. I am never late. What am I?
Clock
What classic animated movie is the song "Best years of our lives" from? HINT: we listened to it last week in group!
Shrek