1. Christian Ethics 30 Vocations Opportunities to be a Global Citizen

2. Who are you? Getting to Know Yourself: – –Describe your interests, skills and abilities, attitudes, personality and values. What do you naturally enjoy? What are your strengths? Preferences? Whats important to you? Exploring your options – –Schools, major/minors, work, trades, travel, employment opportunities, informational interviews, job shadows, networking Choosing a Direction – –Reflect, test the waters (jobs, volunteer, network), reassess your goals and what you want, comparing pathways and steps to follow Pursuing Your Goals – –Action plan and goal setting

3. Millenniums/Diversify Born 1977 – 1998 as well as 1982-2000 Born 1977 – 1998 as well as 1982-2000 Celebrate Diversity, inclusive Celebrate Diversity, inclusive 38% identify themselves as non white 38% identify themselves as non white Global, civic and community minded Global, civic and community minded Optimistic Optimistic Re-write the rules, do things because it makes sense – not b/c I said so Re-write the rules, do things because it makes sense – not b/c I said so Technological literate Technological literate Connected 24/7 Connected 24/7 Environmentally conscious and concerned Environmentally conscious and concerned Desire to change the world, have fun in process and do it with friends Desire to change the world, have fun in process and do it with friends How is your generation different than other?

4. There is more to life than an occupation! What does success mean? What does success mean? What does it mean to you? What does it mean to you? How do you measured success? How do you measured success? Jerry Goebel (motivational speaker, facilitator, teacher, etc) Jerry Goebel (motivational speaker, facilitator, teacher, etc) –Journey to lives of significance (MEANING) Life is not just about the money, status, or toys Life is not just about the money, status, or toys Faith, beliefs, values, community, love, creativity, opportunity, leadership, etc. Faith, beliefs, values, community, love, creativity, opportunity, leadership, etc. Success Essay – partial reading Success Essay – partial reading –The Art of Living by Wilfred A. Peterson (Simon and Schuster, New York 1961)

5. Your Life Career My Life Career Friendships Training Education Family Relatives Leisure Hobbies Extra-Curr. Job Volunteer Work Goals Dreams Purpose Abilities Temperaments Interests Faith Spirituality Religion

6. Making a Difference Volunteering, Social Justice, Community Service Volunteering, Social Justice, Community Service –Getting involved in topics you are passionate about (ex: human trafficking, environment, education, equality, etc.) –The Great Debaters (civil rights movement) Options: Options: –Full Time (employment in the field – MANY DIFFERENT OPTIONS) –Employment in a different area but continues to assist (volunteer and raise funds) on the side –Employment in a different area but initiates change and demonstrates social responsibility and global citizenship –EX: Jaeran Fraser – Community Clean up on April 25

7. How to get involved? You dont have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.~ Les Brown You dont have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.~ Les Brown The capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of destination and the energy to get started. – Norman Cousins The capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of destination and the energy to get started. – Norman Cousins

8. Why Volunteer? You have something to give You have something to give –Passion, skills, motivation You have something to learn You have something to learn –Valuable life and work experience You can make a difference You can make a difference –Assist with poverty, human development, AIDs, education, fair trade, etc. You are a global citizen You are a global citizen –Become a part of a growing network of citizens working together for a more just and equitable world.

9. Volunteering Handout Handout Handout –High school opportunities –After High School –Employment/Experience opportunities –Post-Secondary opportunities Canada World Youth Canada World Youth Canada World Youth Canada World Youth Gods Little Angels Gods Little Angels Gods Little Angels Gods Little Angels International Student Volunteers International Student Volunteers International Student Volunteers International Student Volunteers Exchanges Canada Exchanges Canada Exchanges Canada Exchanges Canada International Cultural Youth Exchange International Cultural Youth Exchange International Cultural Youth Exchange International Cultural Youth Exchange

10. Possible Occupations ANYTHING – you can make the connection and incorporate your social responsibility or passion into your work. ANYTHING – you can make the connection and incorporate your social responsibility or passion into your work. Opportunities to be involved in humanitarian work during your undergraduate or graduate studies (United Nations) Opportunities to be involved in humanitarian work during your undergraduate or graduate studies (United Nations)United NationsUnited Nations However, there are occupations that lend themselves more easily. However, there are occupations that lend themselves more easily. –Career Cruising Career CruisingCareer Cruising Activist (Sue and Warren) Activist (Sue and Warren) Humanitarian Aid Worker (Doug and Jackie) Humanitarian Aid Worker (Doug and Jackie) –University of Regina – Exploring Your Options Exploring Your OptionsExploring Your Options Great tool to use even if you are not considering the U of R, because it describes options about every major. Great tool to use even if you are not considering the U of R, because it describes options about every major.

11. Other Occupations: Teacher Teacher Lawyer Lawyer Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Addictions Counsellor Addictions Counsellor Adoption Counsellor Adoption Counsellor Child & Youth Worker Child & Youth Worker Historian Historian Conservation Officer Conservation Officer Human Rights Activist Human Rights Activist Forensic Scientist (Banja Queen) Forensic Scientist (Banja Queen) Judge Judge Interpreter Interpreter Trades people (very skilled) Trades people (very skilled) Researcher Researcher Foreign Affairs Officer Foreign Affairs Officer Gerontologist (older people) Gerontologist (older people) Sociologist (how individuals are shaped by groups) Sociologist (how individuals are shaped by groups) Nurse Nurse Health Sciences Health Sciences Military (peace keepers) Military (peace keepers) Religious Worker Religious Worker Community Worker Community Worker Economic Development Officer Economic Development Officer Social Worker Social Worker Administrators Administrators Administrative Assistants Administrative Assistants Accountants Accountants Engineers (all types) Engineers (all types) Ambassador Ambassador

12. Closing Success is 99% mental attitude. It calls for love, joy, optimism, confidence, serenity, poise, faith, courage, cheerfulness, imagination, initiative, tolerance, honesty, humility, patience and enthusiasm. ~The Art of Living Success is 99% mental attitude. It calls for love, joy, optimism, confidence, serenity, poise, faith, courage, cheerfulness, imagination, initiative, tolerance, honesty, humility, patience and enthusiasm. ~The Art of Living Golden Rule: Golden Rule: –do to others what you would like to be done to you

13. Graduation Pledge Alliance Graduation Pledge Alliance Last year alone, over 13,000 students throughout the US affirmed the following: I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work. Last year alone, over 13,000 students throughout the US affirmed the following: I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work. U of S is a part of a Sustainability Pledge. U of S is a part of a Sustainability Pledge. U of S U of S UBC, UVic, U of A, Dalhousie, McMaster UBC, UVic, U of A, Dalhousie, McMaster

14. Resources: Making a Living While Making a Difference Making a Living While Making a Difference – Melissa Everett –A career-life guide for people who care about their communities and the planet. –http://www.makinglivingdifference.com/ http://www.makinglivingdifference.com/ Graduation Pledge: Jobs and Internships Graduation Pledge: Jobs and Internships Graduation Pledge: Jobs and Internships Graduation Pledge: Jobs and Internships –Social Welfare Jobs –Non Profit Jobs –Environmental Jobs –Human Rights/Development Jobs –Political Jobs and Public Service

15. JUST DO RIGHT