1. WORK-READINESS

2. Highlight Vocabulary in Citizen’s Guide  Interests: Things a person likes to do.  Skills: Developed abilities a person does well.  Employer: A person or business that hires one or more people, usually for a salary.  Employee: A person who works for an employer.  Soft skills: Skills that represent the way employees act on the job, such as being punctual, treating customers with kindness, working as a team, and dressing appropriately.

3.  Comment, share your thoughts, on one of the following questions:  Can someone have an interest in something without the skills to do it?  Can someone possess a high level of skill at something but not be interested in it?  What should a person do if she or he really likes to do something, but is not very good at it?

4.  It is important to find a job that you are both interested in and good at doing.  Exploring different work options requires knowing your interests and skills.  Page 28 – complete questions 1 – 3

6. Detective, Fashion Designer, Scientist, Veterinarian Counselor, Day Care Provider, Salesperson, Teacher

7. Accountant, Bank Teller, Computer Programmer Carpenter, Firefighter, Locksmith, Plumber

8.  With many jobs people have a combination of two Career Types.  Sales Manager works with people but also must come up with new ideas to sell goods and services.  There is no one Career Type that is better than the others.  The good thing about people is that we have different interests and skills, which means there are different jobs for different people.

9.  Page 28 – complete questions 4 & 5  What’s Your Favorite Career Type? People Ideas Data Things  STEM Career Matching Activity

10.  Students will have the opportunity to apply for three different JA BizTown jobs from positions posted.  Comment on the following:  What do you think employers are looking for when they hire employees; consider skills and behaviors.

11. Highlight Vocabulary in Citizen’s Guide  Employer: A person or business that hires one or more people, usually for a salary.  Employee: A person who works for an employer.  Soft skills: Skills that represent the way employees act on the job, such as being punctual, treating customers with kindness, working as a team, and dressing appropriately.

12.  Many employees have interests and skills related to a job, but not every employee behaves appropriately at work.  Employers want to hire employees that behave their very best while at work.  P. 30 & 31 Business Dilemmas

13. Highlight Vocabulary in Citizen’s Guide  Teamwork: The cooperative efforts by members of a group to achieve the same overall goal.  Negotiation: The process of two or more people, who may disagree at first, working together to solve a problem.  Conflict Resolution: The process of resolving a dispute or disagreement.  Entrepreneur: An innovator; one who recognizes opportunities and organizes resources to take advantage of them.  Innovative Solutions: Creative ideas for solving problems that are put to use.

14. TEAMWORK

15.  Look over the businesses found on the bulletin board in the hall.  Think about which job descriptions interest you.  Specific businesses will be assigned to each class.  From those businesses you will be able to interview for 3 jobs.

16. Why Is Teamwork Important?  Comment on the following  What makes a team successful?  Each team should strive to achieve a well-run business, where all employees get along with one another and work together as a team.

17. HOW DO I GET A JOB?

18.  When you are older and begin to apply for jobs, it will be important for you to consider your interests and skills.  Look for jobs that match what you like to do (interests) with what you are good at (skills).

19. Highlight Vocabulary in Citizen’s Guide  Job application: a form that is completed by people applying for a job.  Resume: A summary of a person’s work and school experiences to help employers hire the best person for a job.  Ethics: The standards that help determine what is good, right, and proper.  Job Interview: A discussion (usually face-to-face) to determine whether an applicant is suitable for a job.  Applicant: A person who requests or seeks something, such as a job.

20. How Do I Get a Job?  complete a job application  Page 32 Provide accurate and honest information Represent a your true self Reflect your ethical behavior Neatness matters

21.  impressive job interview  shake hands appropriately Need eye contact and a firm grip (but not too firm!)  Anticipate questions Page 33 Think about your responses before writing Be honest and truthful  Dress appropriately What would someone working the job wear?

22.  Interviews will be held  Friday, April 17  Monday, April 20