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- 1. INVEST IN YOURSELF Education, Careers, and Income • Compare characteristics of various careers, such as alignment to personal interest and aptitude, education requirements, available positions, salaries, potential lifetime earnings, and employer benefits.
- 2. © Take Charge Today – November 2019– Invest in Yourself – Slide 2 The University of Arizona • The average U.S. salary = $47,520 • Assuming 30 years of work (many work longer), lifetime earnings = $1,425,600 • Living paycheck to paycheck means that you will spend more than you earn • Surgeons are the highest-paid profession in the United States, making an average of $288,000 per year (CNN Money)
- 3. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 3 The University of Arizona WHAT IS A JOB? • Job – an activity through which an individual can earn money • Most people have several jobs during their lifetime Have you had a job? What jobs have your family members had?
- 4. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 4 The University of Arizona HOW DO YOU BECOME QUALIFIED FOR JOBS? Human capital Transferabl e skills Invest in yourself
- 5. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 5 The University of Arizona WHAT IS HUMAN CAPITAL? Human capital - the skills, knowledge, and experiences possessed by an individual How can a person invest in their human capital?
- 6. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 6 The University of Arizona WHAT ARE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS? Transferable skills - versatile skills that are applied to personal and professional roles Organization Creativity Listening Cooperation
- 7. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 7 The University of Arizona CATEGORIES OF TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Interpersonal People or soft skills Presenting Analytical Analyze problems and find solutions Research Technical Specific, hands- on skills Computer proficiency Organization Sort data, plan, arrange projects, keep records Time management Explanation Exampl e What is a transferable skill you possess in each category?
- 8. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 8 The University of Arizona Investing in your human capital and transferable skills Develops A career Career - lifetime journey of building and applying skills, knowledge, and experiences in paid employment positions
- 9. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 9 The University of Arizona WHY DEVELOP YOUR CAREER? Enhance well- being High well‐being comes from feeling good about one’s life Careers may contribute to high well- being Feelings of success Results in meaningful work Enjoyable
- 10. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 10 The University of Arizona WHY DEVELOP YOUR CAREER? How you choose to live, by the purchases you make Based on your habits, attitudes and tastes Lifestyle How you could live Based on what you can afford Standard of living Potential to earn more money
- 11. What Is the Most Common Job in Each State
- 12. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 12 The University of Arizona HOW DO YOU INVEST IN YOURSELF? Continuin g education Informal training Learning that occurs in daily life Networkin g Reading Formal training Learn a specific set of skills usually from experts Post- secondary education Workshop s What type of informal and formal training are you currently participating in?
- 13. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 13 The University of Arizona Training often results in… Greater job security Making connections with people Increased employability Adding/enhancing skills Increased earnings throughout a career Increased knowledge
- 14. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 14 The University of Arizona Formal training with no degree Become a specialist in an area (certificate or non-certificate) Some college, no degree Official degree requirements are not completed Associate Two-year degree although time varies Bachelor’s Four-year degree although time varies POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION Prerequisite = high school diploma or passing of GED test
- 15. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 15 The University of Arizona PREREQUISITE = BACHELOR’S DEGREE Master’s Average of two or more years of study Doctorate Completion time varies but is an average of four or five years Having a Master’s degree is a common requirement Professional Special type of advanced degree required by some occupations Time to complete varies
- 16. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 16 The University of Arizona WHERE CAN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OCCUR? Community colleges Technical/ vocational schools Colleges Universities Private institutions Academies
- 17. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 17 The University of Arizona EDUCATION PAYS… Education Income Earning Ability Unemployment
- 18. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 18 The University of Arizona OCCUPATION AND INDUSTRY Occupation – Grouping of jobs that perform similar tasks Industry – Group of establishments that produce similar products or provide similar services
- 19. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 19 The University of Arizona Occupation Elementary school teacher Industry Education and Health Services Current Job: Teaching second grade Industry Education and Health Services Potential Job: Elementary school principal Formal training Receives a Master’s degree in education Occupation Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals
- 20. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 20 The University of Arizona Help determine what continuing education to pursue Jobs Occupations Industries
- 21. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 21 The University of Arizona CAREER CLUSTERS Career cluster - a grouping of occupations and industries based on the knowledge and skills required Helps students prepare for employment
- 22. © Take Charge Today – November 2019 – Invest in Yourself – Slide 22 The University of Arizona YOUR PRESENT SELF IMPACTS YOUR FUTURE SELF Invest in human capital today Future job opportunities that create well-being How are you currently investing in your human capital?
- 23. • 8 ½ x 11 Paper • Pen or Pencil • No questions may be asked about the directions. • Demonstrate the need for feedback • Illustrate how a given direction conveys different meanings “A Thousand Words for One Picture”
- 24. “One thing that many students lack today is ‘soft skills’ – the ability to look someone in the eye, give a firm handshake, and carry on an electronics-free conversation.”
- 25. WHAT ARE SOFT SKILLS? HOW YOU PRESENT & GET ALONG WITH OTHERS • PERSONAL TRAITS • CHARACTERISTICS • INTERPERSONAL SKILLS View this video
- 29. © Take Charge Today – November 2019– Invest in Yourself – Slide 29 The University of Arizona INVESTING IN HUMAN CAPITAL Explore Careers • Part 1 – The Interest Profiler • Part 2 – Explore Three Careers