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School or Part-time Work Why Not Both?

School or Part-time Work Why Not Both?. Jesse Wallace. “Students who work part-time gain a knowledge of the labor market and develop skills and contacts which provide them with some advantage in that labor market.”.

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School or Part-time Work Why Not Both?

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  1. School or Part-time WorkWhy Not Both? Jesse Wallace

  2. “Students who work part-time gain a knowledge of the labor market and develop skills and contacts which provide them with some advantage in that labor market.” Dr Phillip McKenzie is the Research Director of the Transitions and Post-School Education and Training research program at ACER, Acting research Director of the Teaching and Leadership Program at ACER and a Director of the Monash University-ACER Centre for the Economics of Education and Training (CEET). Dr. Phil McKenzie

  3. On May 7, 1999 Acer released a study on students involved in part-time work. Facts • 11th and 12th graders were less likely to be unemployed at the age of 19 • Nearly 80% of high school students worked at sometime during school • Up to one-third of 17 year-old students were employed during the school year • They spent an average of nine hours per week in their jobs

  4. Yes it can, with a bit of dedication and concentration. TheBIGQuestion Can It Be Done?

  5. Most students said they worked to gain independence • They enjoyed the work • They believed part-time work would help them obtain employment later in life • Students who were middle and lower achievers at school often highlighted the importance of a part-time job for students who may not be as well served by the school system Students Thoughts

  6. Am I an organized person? • What kind of study habits do I have? • Do I make good use of my available time? • Will I be able to manage my schedule effectively if I take on a part-time job? Important Questions to ask when considering this task

  7. Talk to your school guidance counselor to see how to fit part-time work into your busy school schedule. • They will be more than happy to help you. Get Your Priorities in Order

  8. School always comes first • Avoid time conflicts, always plan ahead • Use time Wisely • Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices • If you need to cut back on your work Important Things to Remember

  9. www.bing.com • www.collegeboard.com • www.acer.edu.au/news.com • www.google.com • www.helium.com Works Cited

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