Chapter 1 LEARNING ABOUT WORK ThomsonSouthWestern CHAPTER 1

Chapter 1 LEARNING ABOUT WORK © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 1 Slide 1

Lesson 1. 1 REASONS TO WORK 1. Earn money = to be able to buy our needs and wants. 2. Social satisfaction = meet new people, to give and receive understanding and acceptance. 3. Positive feelings = self worth, feelings of accomplishments. 4. Prestige = to receive admiration from others. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 1 Slide 2

Lesson 1. 1 REASONS TO WORK 5. Personal development = improve yourself and to learn and grow through your work life. 6. Contributions to health = mental and physical through work activities. 7. Self-expression = to shine our interests, abilities and talents. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 1 Slide 3

Lesson 1. 1 WORK, OCCUPATION, AND JOB – by definition: n Work = activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to oneself and/or to society. Work is paid or unpaid (job/volunteer) © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 1 Slide 4

Lesson 1. 1 WORK, OCCUPATION, AND JOB – by definition: n Occupation = a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay. The education field could be a teacher, administrator, coach, and guidance dean. Can you give another example? © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 1 Slide 5

Lesson 1. 1 WORK, OCCUPATION, AND JOB – by definition: n Job = a paid position at a specific place or setting. My job is with District 186 at Southeast High School. Where is your job? Page #6. In the “Job” section, include 5 bullet points regarding this section. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 1 Slide 6

RELATIONSHIPS AMONG WORK, OCCUPATION, AND JOB Lesson 1. 1 Work Activity directed towards a goal that produces something of value. Unpaid Work Paid Work Job A paid position for work done at a specific place or setting. Occupation A group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 1 Slide 7

Lesson 1. 2 WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS n Work experience programs = educational programs to help young people learn about and prepare for work. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 1 Slide 8

COOPERATIVE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Lesson 1. 2 n Training Station = your place of employment. n Training Station Agreement = Form that outlines the relationship and responsibilities of all parties involved (student, supervisor, coordinator, parent). © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 1 Slide 9

Lesson 1. 2 Sample Training Agreement © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 1 Slide 10

Lesson 1. 2 BENEFITS OF WORK EXPERIENCE n n n You can learn occupational skills. You can develop employability skills. You can establish a work record. You can earn while you learn. You can discover career interests and goals. You can recognize the relationship between education and work. n You can remain employed after graduation. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 1 Slide 11