Thinking Outside the Box Jobs of the Future

Thinking Outside the Box: Jobs of the Future & Entrepreneurship CLC Module 2 2019/20 Teacher: Mr. Chan

CLC Module 2 Overview �Jobs of the Future �Being an Entrepreneur �Finding a Mentor �Important Announcements Teacher: Mr. Chan (room 316)

Thinking Outside the Box � Many of us have desire to pursue careers in the “traditional” fields. � Will jobs in these areas continue to exist and thrive in the future? � What are some new “jobs of the future” that do not currently exist but will by the time you enter the job market?

What do these jobs have in common? � Drone operator � Driverless car engineer � Cloud computing specialist � You. Tube content creator � Uber driver � Elder care services coordinator � Sustainability manager � Millennial generational expert None of these jobs existed 10 years ago!

These robots are ready to serve you food at a restaurant!

This one can detect faces of criminals and report suspicious activity at an airport!

Meet “Stan” the Airport Valet https: //twitter. com/businessinsider/st atus/1082518261084971008

What are the job prospects?

What are my Skills? ? ? � Think now… of the top skills that I have right � How will these skills help me reach my career goals? � Looking at the future, what are some skills that I would like to develop?

Top 10 Skills for 2020 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Complex Problem Solving Critical Thinking Creativity People Management Coordinating with Others Emotional Intelligence Judgment and Decision Making Service Orientation Negotiation Cognitive Flexibility World Economic Forum

Takeaway � Think about career path(s) that I may want to pursue after Burnaby North or post-secondary. � Will there be demand for jobs in those fields in the future? � What are the developing trends in today’s job market? � Do I have the skills needed for today’s job market? If not, how will I develop these skills?

Career as an Entrepreneur � Instead of working for an employer, would you rather be your own boss? � An entrepreneur is someone who undertakes the creation, organization, and ownership of a business. � Many of are home-based businesses. Online businesses have grown substantially in recent years.

Pros and Cons of Being an Entrepreneur PROS � Be your own boss � Choose ventures that interests you � Unleash � Sense your creativity of pride and fulfillment CONS � Can be very risky � Uncertain and irregular incomes � Unpredictable schedule and long hours � Face lots of competition

Key Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs � Persistent � Problem � Inner � Communication drive to succeed solving � Creative � Adaptability � Self-confident � Decision � Moderate � Organizing risk taking planning making and

Finding a Mentor � What is a mentor ? ◦ Think about our Mentorship students at North. What do they do? ◦ Can be anyone who is willing to provide guidance and share their time, knowledge, and experience with you (in this case about their career path) � How can a mentor help me as I take my first steps in pursuit of my career? Where can I find a mentor?

Takeaway � What are the benefits of being an entrepreneur? Could that be something I want to pursue in the future? � Is there someone in my life now who might become my mentor? If not, how can I go about finding one?

Key Information for CLC • Please remain seated and DO NOT pack up yet!

Careers Workshop & Speaker Series • All CLC students are required to attend at least 3 workshops during the year • “Skills” workshops – mostly held on Goal Days • Guest speakers from various fields will come in during the year – pick up field trip form from office • Attending one of the Re-Think guest speakers organized by Ms. Carey also counts towards CLC requirements • Pay attention to Student Bulletin, My Blue. Print, and e-mail throughout the year!

Module 3 (Mr. Archibald / Mr. Carey) � Cohort � Cohort 1 2 3 4 5 – – – Wednesday, Wednesday, Remember to submit your module 2 assignment within four weeks after today’s presentation

And Lastly… � If you have any questions about today’s lesson, please see Mr. Chan in room 316 or e-mail vincent. chan@burnabyschools. ca � Complete and hand in the exit slip before you leave � Stay posted on workshops and speakers throughout the term! Remember you must attend at least three during the year!