This kit will of natural interest to students who are curious about their future career choices. It will help them to develop an appreciation of themselves, the diversity of career choices and the qualifications required. They will recognize the Toronto Star as an excellent source of information on current career choices. The activities will allow students to make direct connections between concepts learned in the classroom and the world outside. The activities also address career issues with the intent of developing observation, experimentation an critical thinking skills.
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Teacher's Guide
Unit One - Job Hunting, Your Resume, The Interview
Unit Two - Mapping Your Career: Flights into the Future
Unit Three - Career Activities, Technology, The Changing Workplace, Experience & Education, Apprenticeships, Entrepreneurial Opportunities
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ACTIVITY 15
A number of Canadians are without jobs. A priority of both the federal and provincial government's is to create jobs. Scan your Toronto Star for several days and clip articles that deal with unemployment and job creation. Prepare an editorial highlighting your views of the government's job creation activities. Share your editorial.
ACTIVITY 44
You are seventeen and decide to drop out of school. On your own, scan the help wanted and career advertisements in your Toronto Star and clip examples of positions you would qualify to do. Comment on the job prospects for an unskilled, inexperienced person. Share your findings with the teacher.
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