LEVEL 1d: Career Exploration

Poll

The unemployment rate in February 2020 was 3.5%. By april 2020, the unemployment rate increased to … 

• 5.7%

• 10.7%

• 14.7%

• 20.7%

Poll

Economists pay close attention to the unemployment rate because …

• When less people work, the country produces more stuff

• When less people work, the country produces less

• When less people work, the country produces the same amount

• Economists get paid more when employment increases

Poll

Which demographic of workers in the US had the fewest jobs lost in March/April of 2020? 

• Workers with a HS diploma or GED

• Workers with a 2-year college degree

• Workers with a 4-year college degree

• Workers with a master degree

Poll

The unemployment rate for college grads was 8.4% in April 2020 and the rate for those with a high school diploma was 

• 9.3%

• 11.3%

• 15.3%

• 17.3%

Open Ended

Data shows people that go to college have better job security (less likely to get fired). 

Is better job security a good enough reason to go to college? Why or why not?

Multiple Choice

MC Question: Is unemployment for most people in 2024 HIGHER or LOWER than what it was in 2020? 

• Higher

• Lower

Open Ended

Open-Ended Question: Employment is LOWER in 2024 compared to what it was in 2020 because the shutdowns and restrictions have largely ended and more people are back to work. 

However, looking at education level vs unemployment rate, what seems to be the trend? (in other words, as education level goes up, what happens to unemployment rate)

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This graph shows how much people make over their lifetimes by education level.

Use the highlighter tool to circle the portion of the graph that illustrates that SOME workers with an associate's degree earn MORE over their lifetime than some workers with a bachelor's degree.

Multiple Choice

What advice do high students typically get about college? 

• College is the best option for them

• The trades can be a great option

• Go work at McDonald’s 

• Community college is a great option

Multiple Choice

How much is the electrician interviewed going to get paid once she gets her journeyman certification? 

• $50,000

• $65,000

• $80,000

• $100,000+

Multiple Choice

How much money is the average Bachelor’s degree holder earning per year? 

• $50,000

• $65,000

• $80,000

• $100,000+

Multiple Choice

Whether you go to college is mattering less and less. What matters more today? 

• The people you know

• The place you live

• The skills you learn

• How old you are

Open Ended

Describe your reaction that someone who went to a university makes on average $65,000 but an electrician can make $100,000. Is this surprising? Explain

Open Ended

What did the electrician say about why she feels fulfilled by her job?

Open Ended

Do you think you will go to college? Explain why and what you think you will do right after high school

Multiple Choice

Adjusted for cost of living, which states are most lucrative for secondary school teachers? 

• New York, California, Wyoming, and Nevada

• Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania

• Florida, Texas, Alabama, and Georgia

Multiple Choice

What is the median salary, adjusted for cost of living, for a secondary teacher in El Paso, TX?  You can find this by typing El Paso into the box that says "CHOOSE 3 LOCATIONS" and then scrolling down to see the bar chart that appears under the US map.

• $51,520

• $52,000

• $58,625

Multiple Choice

Click the button under CHOOSE A VIEW that shows you the top 3 highest paid locations, adjusted for cost of living.  Then, turn OFF the cost of living button, and see how the top 3 locations do or do not change.  Summarize what you find.

• In most cases, the highest paid areas move to rural, very inexpensive areas if you ignore cost of living

• In most cases, the highest paid areas move to mid-size, less expensive areas if you ignore cost of living

• In most cases, the highest paid areas move to larger, more expensive areas if you ignore cost of living

Open Ended

 Using the same tool, pick a career you are interested in doing, change the age group to “25-34” and report the following only for a place you want to live: 

• Your career choice

• Where you want to live

• The average earnings in that area for that career (with cost of living adjustment)

• Average earnings (without cost of living adjustment)

• Click “Top 3” → is there an area where that career makes more? If so, say where it is and whether you’d consider moving to that area.

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According to the Bureau of ​

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Statistics, home health ​

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(home nurses for elderly/disabled people) are predicted to be the highest in demand, the double the need of the next highest occupation. Unfortunately, the extremely high demand for people to fill these roles is coupled with a ​

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pay of only $27,080 per year. Other roles in the ​

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care industry also are on this list, such as RNs, medical assistants, and health services managers. 

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Labor

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health

food

managers

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Many other occupations on this Top 20 list are in the ​

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service industry, which also pays below the median personal income level fo the entire US, which is roughly ​

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per week. A main takeaway from the BLS data is that many of the ​

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jobs of the next decade are in ​

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paying occupations

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food

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following options is an example of hard skill? 

• Leadership

• Data Analysis

• Adaptability

• Collaboration

Multiple Choice

Which description best defines SOFT SKILLS?

• Skills that an employee acquires only after staying at one job for longer than 6 months

• Interpersonal people skills that can be used in every job

• The ability to write a strong resume and cover letter

• Job-specific skills and knowledge required to perform a task

Multiple Choice

David wants to develop his HARD skills. Which strategy would be most effective? 

• Complete a certification for a new technical skill

• Research the job description for a position he wants to apply for and practice for the interview

• Avoid situations that require working with other people

• Practice active listening, creative thinking, and flexibility when working with others

Multiple Choice

David wants to develop his SOFT skills. Which strategy would be most effective? 

• Complete a certification for a new technical skill

• Research the job description for a position he wants to apply for and practice for the interview

• Avoid situations that require working with other people

• Practice active listening, creative thinking, and flexibility when working with others

Multiple Choice

Select the TRUE statement. 

• Soft skills are mandatory for only customer service positions, while hard skills are mandatory for all other jobs. 

• You will only be hired if you demonstrate more soft skills than hard skills in your resume and interview.

• It is important to have a balance of hard and soft skills in the workplace, so that your efforts are efficient and professional.

• Most employers immediately hire candidates after assessing their hard skills through their degrees, training, and certifications.

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Computer programming

Graphic Design

Carpentry

Data Analysis

Automotive Servicing

Apprenticeships

Training Certificates

Adaptability

Persuasion

Emotional Intelligence

Creativity

Collaboration

Flexibility

Empathy

Time Management

Organize these options into the right categories

Hard Skill

Soft Skill

Open Ended

 Look back at the past slide and tell me 1 Soft Skill you are GOOD at and explain how. 

Open Ended

Look back at the past slide and tell me 1 Soft Skill you are could GET BETTER AT and explain how. 

Multiple Choice

In general, higher levels of educational attainment leads to …

• Higher pay and higher unemployment

• Higher pay and lower unemployment

• Lower pay and higher unemployment

• Lower pay and lower unemployment

Multiple Choice

For students trying to decide on a future career, they may want to consider the number of job opportunities predicted to exist in a given field. Unfortunately …

• No one has a clue what jobs will be in demand in the coming decade

• Due to the large workforce we have, most jobs will not have any vacancies

• Many of the in-demand jobs of the next decade offer pay well below the average household income

• Very few people will want jobs in the future

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a hard skill? 

• Creativity

• Digital Design

• Collaboration

• Communication