In society today we use various technologies throughout our day-to-day life (e.g., smartphones, social media, streaming services, video games, etc.)

For this activity complete the following:

1)  Brainstorm a list of technologies you use that impact your day-to-day life.

2) List some careers that are related to these technologies (This could include the development, creation, maintenance, production, etc.  of these technologies)

Top Career Exploration     

Select one of the careers you have identified above that interests you (If none interests you, you can choose another from the communication technology sector). Identify the career under this activity on your page and then answer at least 10 of the questions below (you can create your own 10 questions if you would prefer as long as they are relevant.)

Questions to consider for your career exploration (These are simply a guide, add your own as you see need). 

You will post this on your Google site.

1.) What specific courses in HS do you need to be eligible for your career choice, if any?

2.) Education needed after HS?

3.) Where can one go in NB, Atlantic Canada for this education, and what is the top school in Canada?

4.) What are the dangers of the job?

5.) What does a general day look like?

6.) Salary? Compare what other provinces pay.

7.) Job Security?

8.) Opportunity for advancement?

9.) Require Travel?

10.) Vacation Time?

11.) What is the work environment like?

12.) What are the demands mentality / physically?

13.) Social Interactions?

14.) Pension / Retirement savings? Does the job have a Pension, or pay into RRSP’s for you?

15.) How is Technology used in this career?

16.) How will technology change over the next 10/20 years about this career?

17.) Think of a few questions yourself that relate to your specific job.