Education
Do you need a college education to be a counselor or a teacher? Explain.
Yes. You need a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree.
Who is someone who fixes your car when it is broken?
A mechanic.
Who would you call if you needed to sell your house?
A realtor or real estate agent.
Name two resources a farmer needs to do their job.
Tractor, Animals, Land, Plants
Name two things a paramedic does for a living.
Helps people who are sick or hurt, rides in an ambulance.
You should get hired for a job just because you want that job? Explain.
False. Most jobs require training, education and experience.
Do you need college education to be a construction worker? Explain.
No, you need training/job shadowing in construction
Who is someone who helps people with their legal troubles? Name two other jobs that deal with the legal justice system?
Lawyer; judge and police officer
Who would you call if your sink was clogged?
A plumber.
Name two resources a veterinarian needs to do their job.
Stethoscope, Thermometer, Shots, Scale, Treats
What does an entrepreneur do and what two skills must they have?
Own their own business; knowledge about that specific business and advertising skills
Your job right now is to be a successful student, learning academic and social skills. Explain.
True. Many of the skills you are learning now can be transferred to your world of work later on.
Do you need a college education to be a nurse?
Yes, you need an associate's degree or higher and training as a nurse in a hospital setting.
Who is someone who builds a house? What two skills should he/she have to do their job?
A construction worker; math skills, use of measuring tools, knowledge of reading a blueprint plan, knowledge of different tools used in construction, knowledge of electrical wiring
Who would you call if you had a job interview and needed a haircut.
Barber or hairdresser
What resources/skills do cashiers need to do their job? Name 3
cash register, money, math skills, good costumer service skills
What two responsibilities does a custodian have? Name one skill a custodian must have.
Takes care of buildings and makes sure all equipment functions properly; knowledge of different tools needed for repairs and how a building functions.
Factors that make a person unhappy with their career include that they do their job well, like their co-workers, and enjoy what they do.
False; these factor usually make a person happy at work.
Do you need a college education to be a store manager?
No, you need experience working in a store and having great knowledge of different parts of how a store operates as well as how to manage other people
Who is someone who cares for children when parents are working? What two skills should this person have to do their job?
childcare worker; child development, basic knowledge of different subjects to help with homework, needs of children at different ages
Who would you call if you had an electrical problem in your home?
An electrician
What two tools does a dentist need to do their job?
A mirror, a tooth polisher and a mask
Name two skills a person in video/audio and gaming career should have.
Knowledge of technology, passion for gaming or technology, creativity, etc.
In order to increase your choices and opportunities to obtain the career you want, you need to continue your education, get training, and develop positive, work habits (which means, at your age, having great school attendance, completing your assignments, learning how to work with others, trying your best)
True
Do you need a college degree to be an ultrasound technician at the hospital?
No, you need a certification and training in a medical setting
Name two skills a teacher should have.
Knowledge of their subject area and knowledge of child development and children needs and learning styles.
Name two different professionals you may talk to regarding financial matters.
accountant, bank teller, insurance agent, financial advisor, loan officer
Name two tools a person who wants to work in a Health Science career may use. Name two different jobs in a Health Science career cluster.
Stethoscope, nutrition guide, imaging tools like ultrasound, medication, workout machines; nurse, doctor, dentist, acupuncturist, pharmacist, physical therapist and nutritionist.
Silently act out what you want to be when you grow up and see who can guess.
May vary
People should choose their career based on what other people think is best for them. Explain.
False; it is ok to listen to advice but the best two factor to think about when choosing a career are what am I good at and what interests me.