1. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 1 Chapter 4 LESSON 4.2 Explore Careers Objectives: By the end of class, students will be able to:  Identify sources of career information  Describe steps you can take to plan for a successful career

2. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 2 Chapter 4 Job or Career Information  A job is the set of tasks you accomplish as you work.  A career is an occupation to which you have made a long-term commitment.

3. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 3 Chapter 4 Identifying Possible Careers  Federal sources of information  Private sources of career information  Private employment agencies  Make a career connection  Volunteer

4. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 4 Chapter 4 Federal Sources of Information  Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)  Occupational Information Network (O*NET)  Guide for Occupational Exploration (GOE)  Occupational Outlook Quarterly and Monthly Labor Review

5. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Private Sources of Career Information  U.S. News Work and Career Website  School Guidance Counselor  Mapping Your Future  An organization that maintains a website that provides extensive advise for job seekers.  Provides links to other relevant sites. Slide 5 Chapter 4

6. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Making Career Connections  Volunteer  The experience you receive volunteering may help you decide whether you want to prepare for a career in this field  Speak with someone who is working in a career that interests you.  Prepare clear, well-thought out questions before the meeting  Be aware of the person’s time demands. Slide 6 Chapter 4

7. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 7 Chapter 4 Career Clusters  Agribusiness and Natural Resources  Business and Office Technology  Health and Medicine  Public Service  Environmental Sciences  Communications and Media  Hospitality and Recreation  Manufacturing Technology  Marketing and Distribution  Marine Science  Personal Services  Construction Technology  Transportation Technology  Family and Consumer Science  Fine Art and Humanities For further information about specific careers in these career clusters, see page 132 of your Economics textbook.

8. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 8 Chapter 4 Plan Your Career  Determine skills, training, and education required  Many careers require specific training or education  Consider your family  Long hours  Low wages  Travel  Finance your plans  Paying for: classes, training, equipment, books.  Opportunity Costs

9. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Student Practice/Application  Your Task:  1. Read pages 129-135 in your Economics textbook.  2. Complete questions 1-6 on Page 135 of your Economics textbook. (Try These)  Extra Credit: Complete questions 7 and 8 on Page 135 of your Economics Textbook. (Think Critically) Slide 9 Chapter 4