Careers

Improve your chances of getting into a good college or getting a good job -

You may not think that English, math or science have anything to do with

everyday life, but all three subjects give you the skills you'll use

throughout your life. These are some examples of the skills you will gain

from these subjects:

English - think clearly

communicate your ideas

write effectively

think independently and make good decisions

Math - solve problems

calculate results

think logically

organize information

Science - learn by observing

search for answers

measure results

ask intelligent questions

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According to Converge Magazine since technology is expanding at such a rapid

rate new professions need to be created. Some occupations of the past are

slowly disappearing. The careers in the future will change how people learn,

communicate and live.

The following are some careers that we will see more of in the future:

Alternative Vehicle Developers

Biometric Identification Specialist

Experimental Petrologist

Robotics Engineer

Space Architect

Teleport Specialist

Weather Modification Police

Wind Farmer

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"To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do

it, is the key to happiness." - John Dewey

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Career Development in Young Adolescents

When we ask middle schoolers what they would like to do when they grow up,

many say that they would like to become a pro athlete, model, actor or

singer. As adults, we realize how highly unrealistic it is for many young

people to achieve these goals. As educators our mission is to try and

connect young adolescents to exciting, yet attainable career possibilities.

Classroom Connections, published by the National Middle School Association

discusses the developmental stages from the pre-teen years to the young adult

years. In the first stage, the Fantasy stage, young people believe that

anything is possible, despite obvious talent deficits. In the second stage,

the Tentative stage, students assess their skills and interests against the

requirements of a career. By the time they reach the third stage, the

Realistic stage, a young person selects a career with an idea of the

consequences of that career.

Adults can support the career development of young people by helping them

become aware of a variety of careers and providing them with specific

information about how to reach their goals.

Some tips for families:

*Encourage children to take challenging classes

*Express concerns for your child's future

*Share workplace stories

*Model expected work behaviors

*Help interpret the realities of work

*Instill expectations that family members will do their best in

difficult situations

*Make informal contacts for exploring occupational choices

Skills necessary in getting and keeping a good job:

*Ability to reason and solve problems

*Ability to read well

*Ability to write clearly and concisely

*Oral communication skills

*Understanding of basic mathematics

*Knowledge of basic science and technology

*Good interpersonal relationships

*Positive personal work habits and attitudes