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Billionaires in GPA  Mark Zuckerberg Chief Executive Founder of Facebook Worth billions of dollars Gave 25 million dollars to fight Ebola Donates millions to schools for books and computers 3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved

Celebrities in GPA  Angelina Jolie Goodwill Ambassador Represents the USA in many countries Helps bring awareness of world-wide problems which effect billions Visits devastated areas and speaks with those who need help 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved

 Chris Kyle Special Forces/ Navy Seals Served four tours of duty in Iraq (10 years of service) Assisted soldiers returning from war with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Created the FITCO Cares Foundation for wounded warriors Decorated war veteran 5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved Heroes in GPA

 Bill Gates Chief Executive Created Microsoft in his parent’s garage Began school for Law and changed to computer/ technology because it was what he loved Speaks on health issues around the world Donates millions to charities Helps develop cleaner/ better technology 6 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved Celebrities in GPA—Then and Now

 John Madden Reporters and Correspondents Football coach of Raiders in 1969 at 33- years-old Became a sports analyst and broadcaster in 1980 At his height he won 13 Emmys for his work on television and eventually entered into deals with major companies for videogame development 7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved Celebrities in GPA—Then and Now

 Al Gore Climate Change Analyst Vice-President for Bill Clinton from Used political career and contacts to raise awareness of climate control and global warming Speaks about global warming, leads summits on climate issues and environmental protection 8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved Celebrities in GPA—Then and Now

 Possible Factors Feeling the need to help others around the world or in your specific country A traumatic event (such as 9/11) which creates a desire to protect one’s country An opportunity appears and people take a chance to become a success and do what they love! A desire to make a difference for someone else in the world and to make a better future 9 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved What Causes Occupation Changes?

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