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Chapter 1. Making the Transition from School to Work. Chapter Objectives. Identify what students should consider when trying to make a career decision. Explain how a work-based learning programs is organized.

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  1. Chapter 1 Making the Transition from School to Work

  2. Chapter Objectives • Identify what students should consider when trying to make a career decision. • Explain how a work-based learning programs is organized. • Describe the benefits of the work-based learning programs for students and employers. • Identify the career knowledge and skills that all students should develop. Mr. Dave Schmidt

  3. Chapter 1 Key Terms • Program coordinator • Training station • Supervisor • Work-based mentor • Training sponsor • Cooperative education • Internship • Transferable skills • Job • Occupation • Career • Career clusters • Job shadowing • Work-based learning programs • School-to-work programs Mr. Dave Schmidt

  4. Key Concepts • To find the job that is right for you, you will need to explore the options available. • Work-based learning programs can help you prepare for the work at work. • Participation in a work-based learning experience has many benefits. • Career clusters knowledge and skills and transferable skills can help you succeed on the job. Mr. Dave Schmidt

  5. Exploring the World at Work • Most people spend more time in their career than any one activity in their lifetime. • One of the biggest decision of your life is what career will you have. Mr. Dave Schmidt

  6. Benefits of Learning on the Job • Participation in a work-based learning experience has many benefits. School-to-work programs can help students in the following ways: • Getting on-the-job experience. • Acquiring marketable skills. • Recognizing career goals. • Learning to work with others. • Earning money. • “Earn while you learn!” Mr. Dave Schmidt

  7. Preparing for Career Success • Its true that different jobs require different skills and knowledge • Most jobs require certain similar abilities in all workers, no matter what jobs they hold. • Companies try to hire workers who pocesses the knowledge and skills needed for workplace success. Mr. Dave Schmidt

  8. Career Knowledge and Skills Mr. Dave Schmidt

  9. Transferable Skills • Many skills used in one job are also used in another. • These skills are transferable skills. • The broader the skills such as writing, problem-solving, and leadership skills are easily transferable. Mr. Dave Schmidt

  10. Summary • Making a career decision includes studying the career clusters and knowing the many career choices available. • Work-based programs give students the opportunity to gain work experience while still in school. • While working students get valuable work experiences in an occupation. • Students get marketable skills. • Many skills gained can be transferable to another job. Mr. Dave Schmidt

  11. Are there any questions? Mr. Dave Schmidt

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