© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 1 CHAPTER 1 LEARNING ABOUT WORK 1.1 Why People Work 1.2 Work Experience Education LESSONS

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 2 Preview  Do people (customers) respond to you differently than when you are not at work? How?

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 3 Thoughts on Work “Work and play are words used to describe the same thing under differing conditions.” ~Mark Twain  What is a leisure activity?  What is work?  Can the same activity mean both?  How about enjoyable/satisfying vs. dull/boring?  Examples?    

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 4 LESSON 1.1 WHY PEOPLE WORK Discuss reasons why people work Define the terms work, occupation, and job OBJECTIVES

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 5 Working  People’s views about work vary greatly.  Most Americans feel:  work is important  work is part of well-rounded life  they like the work they do  So why do people work? (share some ideas – table)

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 6 Reasons to Work (7 reasons)  Earn money  NEEDS: food, shelter, clothing  WANTS: comfort, enjoyment, security  What’s the difference?    Social satisfaction  We are social creatures!  The work environment allows people to:  Give/Receive understanding and acceptance Lesson 1.1

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 7 Reasons to Work cont’d  Positive feelings  Sense of accomplishment  Feeling of self-worth  This comes from knowing that other people pay you for your skills!  What kinds of work tasks have you done?

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 8 Reasons to Work (continued)  Prestige  The admiration of society  What occupations do you consider to have more prestige/status? Why?  Personal development  Provides opportunity to learn and grow  Contributions to health  Mental/Physical health  People who are active and happy in their work tend to feel better  Self-expression  Suited to our interests (what we like), and abilities and talents (what we do well)

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 9 Work, Occupation, Job  Work: an activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to oneself and/or to society. ** May be Paid or Unpaid (types)  Examples: schoolwork, homework, household work, volunteer work, what else?  Grading papers, creating lesson plans, attending meetings, teaching  Occupation: the name given to a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay. ** Not the same as career!!  Occupations are learned on the job and in educational and training programs  Examples: keyboarding, filing, maintaining records, placing phone calls, scheduling meetings, what else?  teacher, chemical engineer, accountant, photographer Lesson 1.1

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 10 Work, Occupation, Job (continued)  Job: a paid position at a specific place or setting.  working at a doctor’s office, in a mine, at a store, in a school, at home, in a nursing home, what else?  Relationship between Occupation & Job:  Occupation is required first. (learned through education/training)  Some jobs require no training  When these are obtained, occupational training may follow. (being trained on the job)  Most people change jobs a number of times.  Leave a job at State Insurance to work at Merchants Bank and maybe later work at Mercy Hospital – Still having the same Occupation! (ie: Auditor)  Some people change occupations and never leave their job  Work as Salesman at Condo Resort, then later work as General Manager at Condo Resort.

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 11 RELATIONSHIPS AMONG WORK, OCCUPATION, AND JOB Lesson 1.1 Unpaid WorkPaid Work A group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay. Occupation A paid position for work done at a specific place or setting. Job Activity directed towards a goal that produces something of value.Work

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 12 ACTIVITY  Worksheet: Work, Occupation, Job  Complete on own  Share in groups  Share with class  Due

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 13 LESSON 1.2 WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Name three types of work experience education Identify the benefits of work experience education SCANS SKILLS: Knowing How to Learn, Self-Management, Responsibility, Self- Management OBJECTIVES

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 14 Work Experience Programs  Purpose: Provide opportunities for students to explore or participate in work as an extension of the regular school environment  1. Cooperative (co-op) Career and Technical Education (CTE) – School-to-Work/Internship  Students learn specific occupational skills for employment  Occupational Skills: skills needed to perform tasks or duties of a specific occupation.  Occupations are found in 16 different career clusters, which are divided into 2 or more pathways. Lesson 1.2

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 15 Work Experience Programs (continued)  CTE continued:  Training Station/Work Site: student’s place of employment  Training Agreement: outlines the student, supervisor, and coordinating teacher’s responsibilities.  Training Plan: describes the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to be developed by the student.  2. Work-study  Develops Employability Skills: general work habits and attitudes required in all jobs.  punctuality, attendance, dependability, cooperation

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 16 Work Experience Programs (continued)  3. Exploratory Work Experience Education  Provides students with opportunities to observe work and to try out various work tasks. (job-shadowing)  Concerned with career guidance rather than the development of occupational or employability skills  Career Guidance: assisting students in career planning and decision making.

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 17 Benefits Of Work Experience (7)  You can learn occupational skills.  acquire skills through on-the-job training in actual work setting  qualifies you for higher starting pay  You can develop employability skills.  develop attitudes and habits that employers expect  You can establish a work record.  ”You can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job!”  Gain valuable work experience  You can earn while you learn  Earning money gives you a sense of accomplishment  Save for future expenses: education, independent living Lesson 1.2

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 18 Benefits Of Work Experience (continued)  You can discover career interests and goals.  Find out the type of career you want  You can recognize the relationship between education and work.  Work experience can provide you with something you may be missing at school  You can remain employed after graduation.  May be offered a permanent job  Hiring someone who is already trained is beneficial for both the employer and the employee!

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 19 Chapter 1 Assignment:  Terms, pg. 15  Questions 16, 17, 19, 20 (pg. 15)  Split into groups of 3  Come up with a 2-3 minute skit that shows someone doing work (can be paid or unpaid) but ALSO shows at least 2 benefits of work experience.  You have 15 minutes to complete skit. GO!  Present skits

© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 20 WORKING Career Success for the 21 st Century by Larry J. Bailey Click on the title below to view the presentation for the next chapter. CHAPTER 2 THE JOB AHEAD