Work Readiness
Name one thing you could do after you graduate from high school.
College, trade school, get a job.
What does self-advocacy mean?
To support, take care of, and take responsibility of yourself.
Which is an example of an in-demand job? A circus clown, a plumber, or a pet store worker.
Plumber
What type of degree might you get at a community college?
An Associate's degree.
What is community?
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
What is a certification?
The marking of a completion of a course, usually with testing, that has a major focus.
What is rent?
The money you pay to a landlord for the place you live.
Does the amount of money that you make at a job depend on where you live?
Ex. Teachers in California make a different amount of money than teachers in Texas.
Yes
What type of degree requires only 4 years of college?
A Bachelor's degree
What community service project did you research and why did you choose it?
Reponses will vary.
What is a job you would need a certification for?
Teaching, nurses, Mechanics, etc.
What services are included in utilities? Name at least 2.
Water, electricity, trash, sewage
What is an example of a non-traditional job?
Male teacher, female doctor, female scientist, etc.
What is FAFSA?
The service for financial aid.
Why is community service important?
To give back to the community and/or potentially help those less fortunate.
Why would you go to a trade school rather than a college?
Going to trade school has more of a focus on a hands on skill that you can hone in on.
Why might you choose to have a roommate?
To feel safer, to not be lonely, to help cut down on money spent.
What is an example of a first responder?
Fire fighter, nurse, doctor, EMT, etc.
If you have a doctorate degree, does that mean you can only work in a hospital?
No
What has been your favorite part of this class?
Answers will vary.
Give an example of time management.
Answers will vary.
What are the 4 steps to problem solving?
1. Identify the problem
2. Make a plan
3. Take action
4. Check the result
What is a non-traditional job?
A non-traditional career is defined as one where more than 75 percent of the workforce is of the opposite gender.
What is one difference between the SAT and the ACT?
The ACT has a science section.
Who is your favorite teacher?
Mrs. Duvall!!!!!