CAREER EXPLORATION / Trends, Statistics & The Future of Work

You must work in a career before you can decide whether it's the right fit for you.

• True
• False

The average adult in the USA spends more time doing work activities than any other type of activity.

• True
• False

The US Department of Labor projects that __________ of careers of the future will require training beyond high school, while only __________ of those careers will require a bachelor's degree.

• 85%, 15%
• 75%, 25%
• 60%, 40%
• 90%, 10

A job and a career are not the same thing.

• True
• False

As you prepare for your future, you'll need to develop skills in 4 specific areas to achieve your dream. Which of the following is not one of them?

• Life Skills + Technical Skills
• Career Skills
• Employability Skills
• Academic Skills & Knowledge

While in school, it's not about obtaining academic knowledge or just getting good grades, it's about being able to __________ knowledge, theories, and concepts to solve real-world problems. This will help you become more __________ after graduation, and you'll have additional options.

• apply, competitive
• learn, knowledgable
• use, tentative
• analyze, critical

It's possible to earn college credit while in high school.

• True
• False

Which of the following is not a way to earn college credit while in high school?

• Concurrent Enrollment
• Dual Enrollment
• Internship
• Articulation

You'll be better prepared for the modern-day world of work if you become the strongest __________, __________, and __________ as possible.

• student, reader, problem-solver

• reader, writer, thinker

• reader, helper, writer

• writer, leader, criticizer

Which of the following is not considered a Life Skill?

• How to remain healthy through good nutrition.
• How to write a 5 paragraph essay.
• How to bounce back after a bad experience.
• How to manage money and create a family budget.