MS Works Career Scavenger Hunt

What is a "middle skill" job? (Pg 15)

• A job requiring only a high school diploma.

• A job requiring at least a high school diploma with some added training (like an associate's degree).

• A job requiring a bachelor's degree, but not a master's degree.

• A job requiring a master's degree.

By 2022, what percentage of Mississippi's job openings will be middle skill jobs? (pg 15)

• 55%

• 25%

• 57%

• 77%

On page 16, what are some recommendations that you as a junior could start doing now to prepare? (Check all that apply)

• Research career fields

• Set up job shadowing

• Keep in touch with your high school guidance counselor

• Make a list of colleges you're interested in attending

On page 18 and 19, what are the top industries for the southeastern region of MS (Rankin county)? (Check all that apply)

• Manufacturing

• Transportation

• Healthcare

• Energy and Chemicals

On page 21 is a list of jobs with their pay requiring less than a bachelor's degree. Check out the starred jobs (which often require only an associate's degree). Does the pay for the starred jobs surprise you? (Any answer is correct)

• Yes!

• Not really

• Somewhat

Take two minutes to read through pages 22-23. Are there any facts that surprised you or did you learn anything new? (All answers correct)

• Yes, I learned new things and a few things surprised me

• I mostly knew most of this, so nothing surprised me

• Nothing surprised me, but I did learn a few new things

On page 26, what are some of the soft skills any employee needs to be successful? (Check all that apply according to page 26)

• Communication

• Responsibility

• Teamwork

• Active Listening

On page 28, how many CTE (Career and Technical Education) Clusters are there?

• 28

• 20

• 16

• 6

Skim through pages 36-39 and list one fact that you found interesting.

On page 48, what is MS's largest industry which employs approximately 29% of the state?

• Transportation

• Machinary

• Agriculture

• Shipbuilding