DCT I Principles Mr Blair 1 C300 Expectations

DCT I Principles Mr. Blair 1 C-300

Expectations of the course: • • Adhere to the UHS Code of Conduct. Follow the Acceptable Computer Use Policy. Do you own work. ASK QUESTIONS!

Expectations of the Classroom • Be HERE, on Time – Set the habit now. (#1 reason teenagers have trouble finding employment) • Be PREPARED – Materials, paperwork, questions about content. • Be RESPECTFUL – Everyone has an opinion, you don’t have to agree with their opinion, and they don’t have to agree with yours.

But we don’t get paid? !? • Work isn’t always a paid situation. (Volunteering) • You will use this info for the rest of your working days. • OJT- You are getting paid! But you still have to take DCT. (Name another class where you can get credit for getting paid? )

Why DCT? • Do you plan on getting a job when you graduate high school? • Do you plan on joining the workforce while you are in high school, or beyond?

What is DCT? • Diversified Career Technology or DCT Elective course. 3 rd Year that University High School is offering the course. DCT 1 (Principals) what you are taking now. DCT 2 (Applications) what you could potentially take next year. – Provides education to help you when you begin to work. – –

Grading Policy • Do Your OWN work; yes there will be group activities, but individual work should be just that, individual. • 60/40 Summative/Formative percentage this year. – Must have 3 summative per 9 weeks – Can only retake 1 summative per 9 weeks, up to the instructor (please see UHS code of conduct for more specific detail).

Class Objectives-What will you learn? • How to become competitive in today’s technologically changing workforce. (1 st 9 Weeks) • What legal issues you will face when working. • How can you protect yourself from these issues? (2 nd 9 Weeks)

3 rd and 4 th 9 Weeks Objectives • How can you use communication and leadership skills to ensure career success? • Understanding economic and management principals and how they can affect your financial stability.

HUH? • Today’s workforce- July (6. 2%) was unemployed nationally. (6. 2% in Florida)-Ages 16+ • Employees have to be able to work more and receive less to maintain their current positions in some cases. • Some of the highest paid jobs for your generation aren’t even created yet, meaning you need to know how to be a better candidate than the other potential employees. http: //www. teachertube. com/view. Video. php? video_id=1785&title=Shift. Happens

Most Popular Jobs of the 1990’s • Finance-(Insurance, Real Estate) • Business Services-( Sales) • Social Services-(Social Workers, Mental Health Services) • Agricultural Services-(Food Scientists, Inspectors) • Motion Pictures-(Film Makers, Distribution Companies)

Jobs that Tanked in the 1990’s • Footwear Manufacturing. (Nike, Reebok) • Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles and Parts Manufacturing. (Defense Contractors) • Savings Institutions (Specialized Banks) • Men’s and Boy’s Furnishing Manufacturing. • Bituminous Coal and Lignite Mining. (Energy)

What about when you are in the workforce? 2020 projections What jobs are going to be available? • Healthcare and Social Services. (Doctors, Nurses, Medical Technicians) • Professional and Business Services. (Salespeople) • Construction What Jobs will be diminishing? • Manufacturing – Clothing • Federal Government – Postal Service – Non-Defense Government

What did you want to be when you grew up? • Do you still want to do that same job? • Why did you want to have that job when you were younger? • Are you on track to get that same job?