Module 3:  My Tools Viewing Guide
Question 1:  Where will I learn what I need for work?
There are a number of resources listed for Question 1.  
View the resources assigned and fill in information from the video.  
This guide is intended to help you to develop a better understanding of the Framing Question below.
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Question 1:  Where will I learn what I need for work?
•	V – Why Should I Graduate from High School (approx. 1:45)
1. How do you finish your long-term career goals?

2.  What are the benefits of completing education at all levels?
a. High school diploma
b. GED (General Education Degree)
c. Bachelor’s degree

3.	What type of degree do employers prefer their employees to have?

•	V – Katy Wheelock, French Teacher and Military Analyst  (approx. 4:15)
What is Katy’s profession?

•	What was Katy’s course of study in college?

•	What types of jobs has Katy had since college?

•	What school experiences and other experiences encouraged Katy’s choices?

•	Do you think that it would be wise for you to change your mind about your career as many times as Katy did?  Why or why not?

•	PDF – What Kind of Training or Schooling Can I Get?  (approx. 2:15)
List the types of schooling that are available to you after high school.  Explain that types of degrees you can earn with each type.

•	Why is an accredited school important?

•	V – Can I Go to College?  (approx. 2:30)
This video discusses opportunities to get to college.  There is a lot of demographic data on this video (or statistical information about the types of students and their ages).  Based on this video, is it really possible for you to go to college?  Explain why or why not?

•	PDF – How to Research Colleges 
Click on the link provided in this document and follow the instructions in your research.  

•	What was the outcome of your search about colleges?

•	V – Building Your Skills  (approx. 2:30)
Based on the information in this video, what types of skills do you need to have or need to develop?

•	What recommendations did the video offer to help you begin to build those skills?
•	PDF – What are Employers Looking For?
Based on the search you conducted on employers, what would you say were the three main things that employers are looking for in their potential employees?

•	Would you say that your characteristics and skills match the needs of employers?  Why or why not?

•	Based on your search, what areas would you need to work on to make yourself “more marketable” for the type of job you would like.

•	V – Building Computer Skills  (approx. 4:00)
Why is it important to build computer skills?

•	What type of courses did the Graphic Designer recommend?

•	How does the Public Relations Specialist use computers for her position?

•	How did courses taken in school related to the Public Relations Specialist’s position?

•	PDF – Finding a Part-Time Job  
Under your teacher’s direction, print this document and begin to fill in the appropriate information.  Based on what you know and what you have learned, do you believe that you would be the type of employee that someone is looking for?  

•	PDF – Training & Income Opportunities of High Growth Jobs  
After reviewing the information in this document, where do you believe that you would need to go to school or for training in order to fit the income bracket you would like to earn?
•	V – John Frick, Human Resources  (approx. 4:30)
Mr. Frick mentioned some skills that employers are looking for.  What were the five main skills he mentioned?
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•	What steps should high school students take to prepare for work?
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•	How could you prepare for the type of job you are interested in?

•	V – Brian Ladrido, Systems Engineer  (approx. 4:00)
What types of experiences did Brian Ladrido have that prepared him for his career?

•	Why did Mr. Ladrido change his career and what types of courses helped him in his career?

•	How did he get his current job?  What skills did he use to get that job?

•	Given the chance, what skills do you have that you could “sell” to an employer?

•	V – Building on What You Already Love to Do  (approx. 1:00)
Taking an inventory of your own interests, what do you like to do that could be turned into opportunities for a job?

•	How could you go about developing your skills in that area?

•	V – Katie Blume, Volunteer  (approx. 1:45)
What type of volunteer work has Katie Blume been involved in throughout her life?

•	What types of volunteer opportunities have you had?  Did you enjoy the experience?  Why or why not?

•	How can volunteer experiences benefit you in the future?

•	PDF – Search for Volunteer Opportunities
 Under the direction of your teacher, conduct the Volunteer Opportunity search for your area.  
•	What types of volunteer organizations are in your area?  

•	Which organizations seem to match your interests?  What opportunities do they provide?

•	Do you think you would be interested in participating in their programs?  Why or why not?

•	PDF – Work and Life Skills Checklist
Print the Work and Life Skills Checklist.  Take your time as you read through each of the items and decide which to check.  This is not a graded assignment.  It is intended for you to take an honest inventor of the skills you already possess.  

•	PDF – Building My Social Network
After viewing the document on your social network, develop your own map that reflects the network you already have.  You may want to add to your map as well.  In a different color, add people that you know that you should begin to network with who will benefit you in the future.