Human Capital
What is human capital?
Human capital is the skills and abilities that each person has.
What should you do to find a career that fits you?
Discover what you’re good at, what you enjoy, and research careers that match those.
What kind of job helps people with their money?
Financial advisor.
Who was Eleanor Roosevelt’s husband?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
What natural resource was found in Rocklin instead of gold?
Granite.
How can you increase your human capital?
You can increase it by learning new skills and gaining education or training.
What is an apprentice?
Someone who learns a skill by working with someone experienced.
What job inspects and unclogs sewer pipes?
Sewer inspector.
What position did Franklin Delano Roosevelt hold?
President of the United States.
What is a quarry?
A place where rock is taken out of the ground.
True or False: Human capital includes only what you're born with.
False. It also includes what you learn and the skills you develop.
True or False: You don’t need education to succeed in any job.
False
What does a Barbie dress designer need a degree in?
Fashion design.
What did Eleanor Roosevelt do for poor children?
She taught at a school she started.
What large building was made with Rocklin granite?
The state Capitol.
Why is going to school important for human capital?
Everything you learn in school adds to your human capital.
What is one job that may not need college but benefits from special training?
Mechanic
What kind of degree does a dolphin trainer usually need?
A college degree in biology or animal training.
What major international group did Eleanor Roosevelt work with?
The United Nations.
What was the name of the ranch started by the Whitney family?
Spring Valley Ranch.
Fill in the blank: Every time you learn something new, you increase your __________.
Human capital.
What kind of training might a welder or hairstylist need?
Special training or a certificate.
Name two jobs from the growing list of California careers.
Teacher and nurse
What kind of school did Eleanor attend at age 15?
A boarding school called Allenswood.
What did the Whitneys raise on their ranch?
Sheep for wool and farm products.