Employability PowerPoint - Jobs, Careers & Education

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For a job, you need education, skills, and training according to your interests and talents and the jobs that are available.

• True

• False

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What are "career pathways"?

• Sub groups of the nursing career cluster

• Sub-groupings of occupations/career specialties used as an organizing tool for curriculum design and instruction

• Sub grouping that service special needs students

• Sub-groups of the plumber apprentice program

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When should college students start career planning?

• After graduation

• In their final year of college

• During their first year of college

• Career planning is not necessary

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Why is career planning important in college?

• It ensures a higher starting salary

• Helps students align their courses with career goals

• It is not important; focus should be on academics

• Guarantees a job after graduation

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Which term refers to learning a new job by doing it?

• orientation

• job shadowing

• reference

• on-the-job training.

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A unit that measures a student's progress towards earning a degree in a school

• Admissions

• grant

• credit

• Scholarship

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What is the significance of education in pursuing a job or career?

• It is optional for career success

• It provides knowledge and skills needed in the workforce

• It is only important for certain jobs

• It has no relation to job opportunities

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What impact does education have on a student's career choices?

• It has no impact

• It only affects their first job

• It will impact what career a student will choose or have

• It only matters for college graduates

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What are the key preparations required for high school?

• Passing standardized tests

• Completing required courses

• Developing study habits

• All of the above

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The SAT and ACT tests are :

• achievement tests colleges require for acceptance

• tests required by Keller ISD

• tests that are free to all students to help them get better grades in school

• are NOT required by most colleges to attend

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What are the basic knowledge areas provided in high school courses?

• Science

• History

• English

• Physical Education

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What is the result of $$\frac{10}{2}$$ ?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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What vital skills does high school teach that are needed in all career fields?

• Communication skills

• Technical skills

• Critical thinking

• All of the above

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What are some of the elective subjects offered in high school?

• Music

• Technology

• Agriculture

• All of the above

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What factors can help students decide what career path is right for them?

• Courses and subjects they excel in

• Extracurricular activities

• Peer influence

• Family expectations

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2. Question: What is the first step in career development?

• Setting career goals

• Building a professional network

• Updating the resume

• Assessing one’s strengths and interests

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4. Question: What does setting career goals involve?

• Creating a list of places to travel

• Defining short-term and long-term objectives

• Starting a personal blog

• Learning a new language

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What are two benefits of taking high school electives?

• They allow students to have fun studying something they enjoy

• They strengthen a transcript

• They provide no value to students

• They are mandatory for graduation

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What factors should you consider when researching institutions of higher learning?

• Costs

• Time commitments

• Class sizes

• All of the above

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Why do you think that the average cost of a private 4-year college in Texas is more expensive than a public college?

Open Ended

Why do you think that the average cost of a private 4-year college in Utah is cheaper than a public college?

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Which of these would be considered an undergraduate degree?

• doctorate degree

• law degree

• veterinarian technician

• bachelor's degree

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A graduate (grad) student could be studying which degree?

• Associate's

• Bachelor's

• Master's

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An undergrad student could be studying to achieve which degree?

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• Doctoral

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Which Degrees can you earn at a University?

• Associates

• Bachelors

• Masters

• Doctoral

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What types of degrees do colleges offer?

• Bachelor's degrees

• Associate degrees

• Doctoral degrees

• Diplomas

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What types of training do technical schools offer?

• Welding

• Medical assisting

• Culinary arts

• All of the above

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What are examples of careers you would go to a trade school for?

• Dental Hygienist

• Air traffic controller

• Cosmetologist

• Automobile service station manager

• All of these!

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What is a technical school?

• Programs that teach specific skills to enter the workforce.

• School that teaches arts and crafts.

• School that teaches defensive driving.

• School that teaches math hacks.

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What are the benefits of effective planning for high school students preparing for college?

• Increased motivation

• Improved social skills

• Better time management

• Enhanced creativity

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What are the requirements for obtaining an Associate Degree?

• 60 hours of coursework

• 90 hours of coursework

• 30 hours of coursework

• 120 hours of coursework

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What are associate degrees good for?

• Gaining education and training

• Only for academic purposes

• Delaying entry into the workforce

• None of the above

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A bachelor's degree awarded by an institution of high education.

• Graduate degree

• Admissions

• Tuition

• Undergraduate degree

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What are the requirements for obtaining a Bachelor’s degree?

• 120 hours of coursework

• 60 hours of coursework

• 90 hours of coursework

• 150 hours of coursework

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What are bachelor's degrees good for?

• Getting a job that requires a degree

• Earning a high school diploma

• Traveling abroad

• Starting a business

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What are the requirements for earning a Master’s degree?

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree

• At least 30 hours of additional coursework

• Both A and B

• None of the above

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What are the benefits of obtaining a Master’s degree?

• Changing careers

• Advancing current career

• Pursuing a doctoral degree

• All of the above

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What are the requirements for obtaining a doctoral degree?

• 90 to 120 additional hours of coursework

• 60 to 90 additional hours of coursework

• 120 to 150 additional hours of coursework

• No additional hours required