Module 2: Mapping The Future

Direct Your Future™ Module 2: Mapping The Future

Module 2 Objectives At the end of this module, you will be able to: • Describe at least three ways in which work will be different for you, as compared to that of your grandparents, parents, or other adults. • State and describe at least three characteristics of career planning in the 21st century. 2-2 Direct Your Future

Module 2 How Occupations Have Changed • New occupations appearing, old ones disappearing. • Impact of the computer and the Internet on almost all jobs. • Products customized, made, and/or delivered “just in time.” • More jobs in service, fewer in manufacturing. • Occupations require more education and skills. 2-3 Direct Your Future

Module 2 How Employers Have Changed • Lay off workers if they are not needed. • May contract for work in other countries. • May hire temporary or part-time workers. • May reduce number of “middle managers.” • May merge with one or more companies. • May avoid employer-provided benefits. 2-4 Direct Your Future

Module 2 How Workers Have Changed • More diverse in every way. • Less loyal to employer. • May change jobs frequently. • Often need to acquire new skills. • May work from home via computer. • May start their own business. 2-5 Direct Your Future

Module 2 How Career Planning Has Changed • High school education not enough – need postsecondary education in some form. • Need transferable skills. • Need to assume responsibility for career planning and financial stability. • Need to know how to cope with change. • Need computer and business skills. 2-6 Direct Your Future

Module 2 Homework for Next Session Activity 4: Decision Making in My Life • Record five decisions you recently made. • Summarize the alternatives, information considered, and results of each decision. • Complete the worksheet for the next session. 2-7 Direct Your Future

Module 2: Mapping The Future