ChangeIs

Constant

LearningIs

Ongoing

Access YourAllies

FocusOn theJourney

FollowYourHeart

TheHigh Five

ChangeIs

Constant

LearningIs

Ongoing

Access YourAllies

FocusOn theJourney

FollowYourHeart

TheHigh Five

What’s Missing?

Change is Constant• “Fifty years ago a career was like getting on a train;

you were an accountant or a plumber and you’d be in this profession for 40 years. It was all very predictable and the tracks were fixed. In the 1970s, it was as if you were on a bus; during your working life you might have to transfer from bus to bus, but there were established routes and roads. Today, having a career is like being in an all-purpose terrain vehicle and there are no roads.”

- Dick Knowdell, a leading American career development consultant

• What does this say about careers today?

Change is Constant

• The average baby boomer changed jobs 10.8 times between the ages of 18 to 42.

» United States Dept. of Labor / Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Career change is a natural life progression; most studies show that the average job-seeker will change careers (not jobs ) several times over the course of his or her lifetime.

» Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

• Have your interests changed already?

Change is Constant

• The pressure of deciding on one career path for the rest of your life is pretty unrealistic these days! Especially for a young person starting out. Your skills and interests change as you grow – what you love doing now could be different in ten years time, as industries shift and new jobs appear.

• What jobs exist today that did not exist 50 years ago?

Change is Constant

• Change is constant and no matter what career direction you choose, there’ll always be more to learn. So pick a field that interests you, that you want to learn more about – and get started!

• What career fields interest you?

ChangeIs

Constant

LearningIs

Ongoing

Access YourAllies

FocusOn theJourney

FollowYourHeart

TheHigh Five

What’s Missing?

Learning is Ongoing

• Graduating from high school or college does not signal the end of learning. Opportunities to learn are everywhere, just waiting to be recognized and taken advantage of.

• What other ways are there to learn besides high school and college?

Learning is Ongoing

• Learning in High School:– College Prep courses– Vocational Training at the NTCC– Everyone must complete:

• Four Years of English• Four Years of Math• Four Years of Social Studies• Three Years of Science• Other Requirements/Electives in the curriculum guide

Learning is Ongoing• Learning After High School

– Post Secondary Education Options Include:• Two Year College (Associates)• Four Year College (Bachelors)• Trade/Technical School• Apprenticeships• Military• Full Time Employment / On the Job Training

– Post Bachelors options include masters, doctorate, professional certifications and more.

Where Can You Learn?

• Read “Where can you Learn Job-Related Skills”

• Create a list of the 7 options discussed on this handout and jot down several careers associated with each option.

• When you are done, circle and number the top two options you would consider for your educational path.

Career/Education Quiz• How many years of college would you need for each

of these careers?– A. Teacher– B. Doctor– C. Fashion designer– D. Architect– E. Lawyer– F. Engineer– G. Dental hygienist– H. Counselor

Career/Education Answers

• A. Teacher: Four years• B. Doctor: Eight years• C. Fashion Designer: Two years• D. Architect: Five years• E. Lawyer: Seven years• F. Engineer: Four years• G. Dental hygienist: Two years• H. Counselor: Six years

Mapping the Future

• Using the handout “Where Can You Learn Job Related Skills”, complete the activity “Mapping the Future”.

Learning is Ongoing(It’s not just about your career)

• Researcher shows that those who keep their minds engaged in active education live longer and stave off the problems of aging, such as memory loss and lethargy.

• In 1999, Columbia University grad student Adriana Lleras-Muney found that when people reached age 35, their life expectancy was increased by 18 months if they completed an extra year of education.

ChangeIs

Constant

LearningIs

Ongoing

Access YourAllies

FocusOn theJourney

FollowYourHeart

TheHigh Five

What’s Missing?

Access Your Allies

• An Ally is “One in helpful association with another” – thefreedictionary.com

• Who are your allies in education and career exploration? Make a list of as many allies as you can think of. (you don’t have to use names – ex teachers, coaches…….)

Building Allies

• A great way to earn allies and gain valuable experience is to volunteer.

• What volunteering have you done already?• Read Another Kind of Work and complete the

assignments.

ChangeIs

Constant

LearningIs

Ongoing

Access YourAllies

FocusOn theJourney

FollowYourHeart

TheHigh Five

What’s Missing?

Focus on the Journey

• "Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."

- Winston Churchill• What does the quote above mean?

Focus on the Journey

• We can learn from the journey others have taken (hint - remember the guiding principle “access your allies”).

• Complete the Adult Life/Work Interview

Focus on the Journey

• Your Journey began the day you were born.• What have you learned about yourself along

your journey so far?• Complete Know Your Strengths…and

Weaknesses

Focus on the Journey

• Career clues are everywhere on your journey: What subjects do you like the most? What hobbies do you enjoy? What do you like to read? (yes, read!!!)

• Complete and score the Reading Interest Inventory.

Focus on the Journey

• Your Journey will continue with high school after 7th and 8th grade. You will be allowed to choose more electives each year to help you explore your interests.

• Review the Curriculum handbook and make a list of elective courses that might interest you in the future.

ChangeIs

Constant

LearningIs

Ongoing

Access YourAllies

FocusOn theJourney

FollowYourHeart

TheHigh Five

What’s Missing?

Follow Your Heart

• Ultimately, your career decision must be your own.

• You need to know your own heart, your interests, your strengths, your personality.

• It is as important to know what you don’t want to do as it is to know what you do want to do!

Follow Your Heart• The average person will spend how many

hours at work in their lifetime?– 93,600 or more from age 20 through age 65

• In an average day, you will spend 8 hours working, 8 hours sleeping, and have 8 hours left to yourself. (sort of! – don’t forget travel time, eating, getting ready for work etc.)

• 1/3 of your time will be spent at work – it is important that you like what you are doing!

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Follow Your Heat

• Making a career decision is not always easy. Knowing yourself will really help.

• Complete the following exercises:– What am I like– My Education– What Interests me– What do I want to do someday?– My skills and Accomplishments– Ideal Job Factor Exercise

ChangeIs

Constant

LearningIs

Ongoing

Access YourAllies

FocusOn theJourney

FollowYourHeart

TheHigh Five

Guiding Principles

for life

REVIEWthe High Five

Activity

Your Own

High Five

Create Your Own High Five Hand

• On the fingers, write each of the five guiding principles – one principle per finger.

• On the palm, write down your top one or two career ideas.

• On the wrist, write down your educational plan (i.e. associates degree, bachelors, military etc.)