CAREER AWARENESS CLASS POLICY
Parents,
Welcome to 8th grade "Career Awareness". Your children will be bringing this "Class Policy" sheet home for you to read & review. I am anxious for you to know what will be expected from my Careers students on a daily basis. I want them to share this "Class Policy" set of rules & procedures with you. I will be treating the returned signed bottom portion of this document as a homework assignment your children will be earning homework points for. Please have them return the signed lower portion of the policy sheet the next day as they will earn the full 40 points offered as an overnight homework assignment. Ten points will be deducted daily until it is returned.
The fact I
CLASS BEHAVIOR
YOU MUST BE TO CLASS ON TIME DAILY
LAV & DRINK TIME GIVEN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS ONLY
PLEASE BE SEATED AT THE BELL
PENCILS ONLY & NOTEBOOKS ARE REQUIRED DAILY
PLEASE STAY SEATED & ON-TASK
PLEASE USE NO GUM, CANDY, OR SNACKS OF ANY KIND
PARTICIPATE OFTEN & WILLINGLY WITH A RAISED HAND
HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK POLICY
ALL IN-CLASS WORK BECOMES HOMEWORK IF NOT DONE
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ABSENTEE MAKEUP WORK
PERIODIC & UNANNOUNCED NOTEBOOK CHECKS
FULL CREDIT ON ALL ASSIGNMENTS ON DUE DATES ONLY
CLASS PARTICIPATION GRADE EVERY 2 WEEKS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
OBSERVING ALL RULES & CLASS POLICIES AS REVIEWED BY THE TEACHER
CONSISTENT REASONABLE BEHAVIORAL COOPERATION
HAVING PENCILS & NOTEBOOKS DAILY AN ABSOLUTE MUST
PARTICIPATION POINTS WILL BE WITHDRAWN BI-WEEKLY FOR NON-COOPERATION OF CLASS RULES & POLICIES. THE COURSE IS TAUGHT THROUGH A SERIES OF ACTIVITY PACKETS. EACH ACTIVITY PACKET IS COLLECTED 2-3 DAYS AFTER CLASS WORK ENDS. AFTER RECEIVING BACK CORRECTED WORK, STUDENTS HAVE 5 ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DAYS TO COMPLETE ANY UNFINISHED OR INCORRECT WORK NECESSARY FOR EARNING CREDIT TOWARDS OUR COURSE BENCHMARK PROJECT.
PARENTS, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHILD HAS DISCUSSED OUR CLASS RULES & POLICY FORMAT WITH YOU BY SIGNING. I WILL GIVE THE STUDENTS HOMEWORK POINTS FOR RETURNING THIS BOTTOM PORTION CUT ON THE LINE ABOVE.
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STUDENT NAME PRINTED PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
NOW BEGIN COPYING UNIT # 1 VOCABULARY TERMS & DEFINITIONS INTO YOUR CAREERS NOTEBOOK. COPY THE FULL DEFINITIONS EXACTLY AS BELOW.
VOCABULARY UNIT # 1 DEFINITIONS
1. NET WAGES 1. AMOUNT IN PAYCHECK AFTER TAXES ARE TAKEN OUT
2. DEPENDENTS 2. FAMILY MEMBERS A WORKER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
3. GROSS WAGES 3. AMOUNT IN PAYCHECK BEFORE TAXES ARE TAKEN OUT
4. CONTRACT 4. LEGAL ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN PEOPLE OR GROUPS
5. NECESSITY 5. THINGS NEEDED FOR SURVIVAL OR PRIMARY
HOUSEHOLD BILLS
6. CAREER 6. A JOB YOU ARE TRAINED, SKILLED, & LICENSED TO DO
7. JOB 7. TASKS WORKERS PERFORM FOR WAGES EVERY DAY
8. POSSESSIONS 8. ITEMS PEOPLE ACCUMULATE THAT MAKE THEIR
LIFESTYLES FULLER OR EASIER
9. CERTIFIED 9. BEING QUALIFIED THROUGH SPECIAL TRAINING
10. APPRENTICE 10. A WORKER DOING ON THE JOB TRAINING
11. SECURITY 11. A BELIEF THAT YOUR JOB OR CAREER IS SAFE
12. BUDGET 12. A FINANCIAL SYSTEM USED TO PAY BILLS IN A HOME
13. MINIMUM WAGE 13. THE LOWEST WAGE AMERICAN WORKERS CAN EARN
14. IMPULSIVE 14. DOING THINGS WITHOUT THINKING OF THE
CONSEQUENCES
15. ACHIEVEMENT 15. A THING ACCOMPLISHED THAT GENERATES PRIDE
16. LIFESTYLE 16. ALL OF A FAMILY’S CUSTOMS BASED ON THEIR
INCOME
17. BICKER 17. TO HAVE A CONFLICT OR AN ARGUMENT WITH
18. TERMINATED 18. TO BE SUDDENLY FIRED FROM YOUR JOB
how will WE be using these vocabulary terms ?
daily CREATIVE writing QUIZ SENTENCE activity:
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO 3 DAYS EVERY WEEK
REREAD THE DEFINITION OF TERM # 1 "NET WAGES"
NOW COMPOSE A SENTENCE OBSERVING THE FOLLOWING RULES:
1. DO NOT ALTER THE VOCABULARY TERM BY ADDING ANY TYPE OF AN
ENDING LIKE:
ED, ES, ING, ETC.
2. USE A WORKERS JOB TITLE IN YOUR SENTENCE.
3. SHOW YOUR WORKER "TELLING SOMEONE TO DO
SOMETHING" IN YOUR SENTENCE;
EVEN IF THE ACTION IS THEM GIVING ADVISE OR PLANNING
SOMETHING.
4.UNDERLINE THE VOCABULARY TERM AS WELL AS THE TITLE OF THE
JOB YOUR WORKER DOES.
NOW COMPOSE A SENTENCE OBSERVING THE FOLLOWING RULES:
1. DO NOT ALTER THE VOCABULARY TERM BY ADDING ANY TYPE OF AN
ENDING LIKE:
ED, ES, ING, ETC.
2. USE A WORKERS JOB TITLE IN YOUR SENTENCE.
3. SHOW YOUR WORKER "TELLING SOMEONE TO DO
SOMETHING" IN YOUR SENTENCE;
EVEN IF THE ACTION IS THEM GIVING ADVISE OR PLANNING
SOMETHING.
4.UNDERLINE THE VOCABULARY TERM AS WELL AS THE TITLE OF THE
JOB YOUR WORKER DOES.
UNACCEPTABLE EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE USING TERM # 1:
THE NURSE'S ASSISTANT WAS UNHAPPY WITH HER NET WAGES.
ACCEPTABLE VERSION OF A SENTENCE USING TERM # 1:
BECAUSE THE NURSE'S ASSISTANT HAD BECOME SO UNHAPPY WITH THE NET WAGES SHE WAS EARNING EACH PAYCHECK, SHE TOLD HER SUPERVISOR SHE HAD DECIDED TO RETURN TO SCHOOL AND BECOME A MUCH HIGHER PAID REGISTERED NURSE.
UNACCEPTABLE EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE USING TERM # 2:
THE PLUMBER COULDN'T AFFORD TO BUY CLOTHES FOR HIS DEPENDENTS.
ACCEPTABLE SENTENCE USING TERM # 2
BECAUSE THE PLUMBER AND HIS WIFE COULD NOT AFFORD TO PURCHASE SCHOOL CLOTHES FOR THEIR THREE DEPENDENTS, HE ASKED HIS BOSS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK ON THE WEEKENDS TO MAKE A HIGHER WAGE.
UNACCEPTABLE SENTENCE USING TERM # 3
UNACCEPTABLE SENTENCE USING TERM # 3
THE CARPENTER WAS VERY UNHAPPY WITH HIS GROSS WAGES.
ACCEPTABLE SENTENCE USING TERM # 3
THE CARPENTER AND HIS WIFE WERE SO WORRIED HIS GROSS WAGES WOULD NOT BE ENOUGH TO PAY THEIR NEW HOUSE PAYMENT, HE ASKED EACH OF HIS CO-WORKERS TO SEE IF HE COULD WORK SOME OF THEIR OVERTIME HOURS ON SATURDAYS.
ACCEPTABLE SENTENCE USING TERM # 3
THE CARPENTER AND HIS WIFE WERE SO WORRIED HIS GROSS WAGES WOULD NOT BE ENOUGH TO PAY THEIR NEW HOUSE PAYMENT, HE ASKED EACH OF HIS CO-WORKERS TO SEE IF HE COULD WORK SOME OF THEIR OVERTIME HOURS ON SATURDAYS.
UNACCEPTABLE EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE USING TERM # 7
THE CARPENTER HAD BECOME UNHAPPY WITH HIS NEW JOB.
ACCEPTABLE EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE USING TERM # 7
THE RECENTLY HIRED CARPENTER TOLD HIS NEW BOSS THAT HE WOULD BE MUCH HAPPIER IN HIS NEW JOB IF HE COULD TAKE ON SEVERAL ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
UNACCEPTABLE EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE USING TERM # 8
THE DOCTOR TOLD THE NURSE TO REMOVE THE PATIENTS POSSESSIONS
.
.
ACCEPTABLE EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE USING TERM # 8
THE DOCTOR TOLD ALL THE CARDIAC NURSES THAT ALL PATIENTS PERSONAL POSSESSIONS WERE TO BE KEPT IN THE SAFE FROM NOW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
UNACCEPTABLE EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE USING TERM # 13
THE FOREMAN TOLD THE BAKER SHE WOULD START AT MINIMUM WAGE.
ACCEPTABLE EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE USING TERM # 13
DURING THE INTERVIEW FOR HER NEW JOB, THE FOREMAN OF THE BAKERY TOLD THE GIRL HER SALARY TO BEGIN WITH WOULD BE MINIMUM WAGE, BUT WOULD INCREASE AFTER 3 MONTHS OF SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT.
UNACCEPTABLE EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE USING TERM # 14
THE CAPTAIN TOLD THE RECRUIT TO BE LESS IMPULSIVE ENTERING THE DOOR.
ACCEPTABLE EXAMPLE OF A SENTENCE USING TERM # 14
THE CAPTAIN CALLED THE NEW FIREFIGHTER ASIDE AND ADVISED HER THAT ENTERING THE DOOR OF A BURNING BUILDING IN TOO IMPULSIVE A FASHION COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS INJURY TO HERSELF OR OTHER FIREFIGHTERS.
HOW many years WILL I WORK as an adult?
BASED ON GRADUATION AGE OF 18 YEARS
WORK 49 YEARS (until SOCIAL SECurity AGE 67)
WORK APPROX. 48 WEEKS YEARLY
SCHOOL IS 36 WEEKS, MANY DAYS OFF
WORK 5 DAYS WEEKLY FOR 48 WEEKS
WORK 240 DAYS YEARLY FOR 49 YEARS
WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK FOR 288 DAYS
TOTAL SCHOOL DAYS 12 YEARS 2,160
LIFETIME WORK DAYS 5 days per week: 11,760 DAYS
lifetime work days 6 days per week: 14,112 days
YOUR LIFE SO FAR: (14 YRS. OLD) 5,110 DAYS
TOTAL DAYS IN SCHOOL FOR 9 YEARS 1,620
WHAT IS A SKILLED WORKER?
SKILLED WORKERS VS. UNSKILLED WORKERS
SKILLED WORKERS
WHAT IS AN UNSKILLED WORKER?
UNSKILLED WORKERS
SKILLED WORKERS VS. UNSKILLED WORKERS
SKILLED WORKERS
- HAVING A CAPABILITY, AS IN A PARTICULAR INDUSTRIAL OCCUPATION, GAINED BY SPECIAL EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
- HAVING OR SHOWING SKILL; AN EXPERT DUE TO TRAINING AND PRACTICE REQUIRING SPECIALIZED TRAINING
- AN ABILITY ACQUIRED, BY SPECIAL TRAINING, TO BE QUALIFIED TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN EMPLOYMENTS THAT REQUIRE A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION OF PROVEN KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY
WHAT IS AN UNSKILLED WORKER?
UNSKILLED WORKERS
- LACKING SKILL OR TECHNICAL TRAINING IN A JOB
- PERFORMING AN OCCUPATION OR JOB THAT REQUIRES NO FORMAL TRAINING OR LICENSED SKILLS
- DISPLAYING A LACK OF EXPERTISE IN AN OCCUPATION
- A WORKER WHO BY LACK OF TRAINING IN A TECHNICAL OCCUPATION IS NOT CONSIDERED AN EXPERT
“JUST EXACTLY WHY SHOULD I SPEND TIME & MONEY BECOMING A “SKILLED WORKER” ?
AS A SKILLED WORKER AS AN UNSKILLED WORKER I
I CAN EXPECT: CAN EXPECT:
- A LIVING WAGE - MINIMUM OR LOWER WAGES
- GOOD BENEFITS - NO TO VERY MINOR BENEFITS
- TO OWN A HOME - APARTMENTS & PAYING RENT
- SPENDING MONEY - JUST BARELY PAYING ALL BILLS
- GOOD FURNITURE - SALVATION ARMY OR GIFTS
- A RELIABLE CAR - BUSSES, TAXIS, BIKES, JUNKERS
- DECENT VACATIONS - VERY FEW & MINOR GETAWAYS
- PERIODIC RAISES - VERY FEW & SMALL RAISES
AN EXAMPLE OF A FAMILY LIFESTYLE BASED ON INCOME
NO JOB TRAINING SKILLED WORKERS
STORE CLERK AUTO MECHANIC
FAST FOOD WORKER PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSTISTANT
MALL WORKER X-RAY TECHNICIAN
SUB SHOP WORKER CARPENTER
PIZZA SHOP WORKER DENTAL ASSISTANT
MINIMUM OR LOW WAGES WAGES NEEDED TO RAISE A FAMILY
$14,000.00……..20,000.00 $25,000.00…….$35,000.00 TO START
NO RETIREMENT 401K, 403, IRA, RETIREMENT
NO PAID DAYS OFF PAID HOLIDAYS & VACATIONS
NO TO POOR INSURANCE FAMILY STYLE INSURANCE
TIGHT BUDGET ALWAYS HAVE MORE FAMILY THINGS
RENT APARTMENTS OWN YOUR HOME
DANGEROUS NEIGHBORHOODS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
OBNOXIOUS & UNFAIR LANDLORDS “KING OF YOUR OWN CASTLE”
NO YARD, PETS, OR PARKING BIG YARD FOR KIDS, PETS
RARELY AFFORD TO EAT OUT EAT OUT MORE OFTEN
FEW “FAMILY ACTIVITIES” AFFORD “FUN FAMILY STUFF”
BRIEF & MODEST VACATIONS BETTER VACATIONS
NO CONCERTS, SPORTS, ETC. PIRATES, STEELERS, PENGUINS
LOTS OF FAMILY STRESS PAY BILLS
“PINCHING PENNIES” EXTRA MONEY AFTER BILLS PAID
CONSTANT STRUGGLE FEWER MONEY CONCERNS
REGRETS OF JOB CHOICE ECONOMIC SECURITY
the 2 most important IDEAS in careers
1) AFTER GRADUATION "JOB TRAINING"
2) MY FUTURE "FAMILY LIFESTYLE"
HERE IS ONE WAY YOU CAN BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF "AFTER GRADUATION JOB TRAINING"
BELOW ARE SOME AFTER GRADUATION JOB TRAINING SCHOOLS LOCATED ALL ACROSS THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA; AND SOME OF THE MANY JOBS AND CAREERS THOSE SCHOOLS CAN TRAIN YOU FOR:
2) MY FUTURE "FAMILY LIFESTYLE"
HERE IS ONE WAY YOU CAN BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF "AFTER GRADUATION JOB TRAINING"
BELOW ARE SOME AFTER GRADUATION JOB TRAINING SCHOOLS LOCATED ALL ACROSS THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA; AND SOME OF THE MANY JOBS AND CAREERS THOSE SCHOOLS CAN TRAIN YOU FOR:
LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
· Allentown, Pennsylvania
· Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
· NE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
· Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
· Automotive
· Criminal Justice
· Drafting
· Electrical Technology/Engineering
· Electronic Engineering
· Massage Therapy
· Medical Administration/Coding and Billing
· Medical Assisting
· Networking
· Network Communications and Information Systems
· PC Systems and Support
Pharmacy Technician
YTI CAREER INSTITUTE
· Altoona, Pennsylvania
· Lancaster, Pennsylvania
· Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
· Administrative Assistant
· Business Administration: Accounting
· Business Administration: Hospitality
· Business Administration: Management
· Business Administration: Marketing & Sales
· Computer Aided Drafting & Design
· Computer Systems Specialist
· Criminal Justice
· Criminal Justice & First Response
· Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management
· Custom Electronics Installation
· Dental Assisting
· Electrical Technician
· Electronics Engineering Technology
· Golf Course Management
· Health Information Specialist
· Heating / Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
· Massage Therapy Practitioner
· Medical Administrative Assistant
· Medical Assistant
· Medical Billing & Coding
· Medical Office Assistant
· Motorcycle Technology
· Network & Internet Security Administration
· Pastry Arts
· Pharmacy Technician
Travel Tourism
THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA
· Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
· Baking & Pastry
· Culinary Arts
· Culinary Management
· Digital Film making & Video Production
· Digital Print Production
· Fashion Design
· Fashion Marketing
· Graphic Design
· Industrial Design Technology
· Interior Design
· Media Arts & Animation
· Photography
· Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
· Visual Merchandising
· Web Design & Interactive Media
THE ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH
· Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
· Advertising
· Art of Cooking
· Culinary Arts
· Culinary Management
· Digital Design
· Digital Media Production
· Entertainment Design
· Fashion & Retail Management
· Game Art & Design
· Graphic Design
· Hotel & Restaurant Management
· Industrial Design
· Industrial Design Technology
· Interior Design
· Media Arts & Animation
· Photography
· Residential Planning
· Video Production
· Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
· Web Design
· Web Design & Interactive Media
THE ART INSTITUTE OF YORK - PENNSYLVANIA
· York, Pennsylvania
· Animation
· Digital Arts
· Fashion Marketing
· Graphic Design
· Interior Design
· Web Design
THE ACADEMY OF COURT REPORTING
· Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
· Court Reporting
· Legal Office Clerk
· Legal Secretary
· Paralegal
· Paralegal Office Assistant
· Security and Investigation
BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE
· York, Pennsylvania
· Massage Therapy and Physical Fitness Program
· Massage Therapy and Spa Techniques Program
· Professional Massage Training Program
EVEREST INSTITUTE
· Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
· Accounting · Business Administration
· Career Access Program
· Criminal Justice
· Legal Administrative Secretary
· Medical Administrative Secretary
· Medical Assistant
· Medical Insurance Billing/Coding
Paralegal
Patient Care Admission
Pharmacy Technician
SO WHAT IS THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION? WHAT IS "AFTER HIGH SCHOOL JOB TRAINING?
THERE ARE MANY DOZENS OF SCHOOLS OF EVERY TYPE ACROSS EVERY PART OF PENNSYLVANIA. NO MATTER WHAT JOB YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE YOUR LIVING AT, IT IS POSSIBLE ONLY IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED AND SKILLED TO DO IT.
YOU MUST ATTEND A SCHOOL WHERE YOU WILL BE TRAINED TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB YOU WANT. YOU WILL EVENTUALLY EARN A LICENSE OR BECOME CERTIFIED, TO APPLY TO COMPANIES THAT ARE SEEKING ONLY QUALIFIED AND SKILLED APPLICANTS.
FIND A CAREER THAT WILL INTEREST YOU AND PROVIDE YOU WITH A GOOD LIVING WAGE AND DECENT BENEFITS. FIND A SCHOOL THAT WILL MAKE IT A REALITY.
YOU MUST ATTEND A SCHOOL WHERE YOU WILL BE TRAINED TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB YOU WANT. YOU WILL EVENTUALLY EARN A LICENSE OR BECOME CERTIFIED, TO APPLY TO COMPANIES THAT ARE SEEKING ONLY QUALIFIED AND SKILLED APPLICANTS.
FIND A CAREER THAT WILL INTEREST YOU AND PROVIDE YOU WITH A GOOD LIVING WAGE AND DECENT BENEFITS. FIND A SCHOOL THAT WILL MAKE IT A REALITY.
WHAT IS A "FAMILY LIFESTYLE" ?
LET'S TALK ABOUT THE "LIFESTYLE" YOU HOPE YOUR FAMILY WILL LEAD SOMEDAY.......
BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF TWO DIFFERENT WORKER'S "LIFESTYLES". THEIR LIFESTYLES ARE COMPRISED OF MANY ATTRIBUTES OR EXAMPLES OF THINGS THEY HAVE & THE THINGS THEY CAN AFFORD TO DO TOGETHER AS A FAMILY.
ONE OF THE WORKERS FELT THAT AFTER GRADUATION JOB TRAINING WOULD NOT BE IN THEIR BEST INTERESTS. THAT
WORKERS LIFESTYLE IS DEPICTED ON THE LEFT BELOW.
THE OTHER WORKER WAS CONVINCED THAT SOME JOB TRAINING RIGHT AFTER GRADUATION WOULD PAY OFF IN MANY WAYS
OVER THE COURSE OF MANY YEARS FOR THEIR FAMILY OF THE FUTURE. THAT WORKERS LIFESTYLE CAN BE FOUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE BELOW.
BE SURE TO FORM GOOD OPINIONS ON BOTH LIFESTYLES, AND THE ONE YOU WOULD HOPE TO AVOID AS WELL AS THE ONE YOU WOULD PREFER TO LIVE.
ONE OF THE WORKERS FELT THAT AFTER GRADUATION JOB TRAINING WOULD NOT BE IN THEIR BEST INTERESTS. THAT
WORKERS LIFESTYLE IS DEPICTED ON THE LEFT BELOW.
THE OTHER WORKER WAS CONVINCED THAT SOME JOB TRAINING RIGHT AFTER GRADUATION WOULD PAY OFF IN MANY WAYS
OVER THE COURSE OF MANY YEARS FOR THEIR FAMILY OF THE FUTURE. THAT WORKERS LIFESTYLE CAN BE FOUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE BELOW.
BE SURE TO FORM GOOD OPINIONS ON BOTH LIFESTYLES, AND THE ONE YOU WOULD HOPE TO AVOID AS WELL AS THE ONE YOU WOULD PREFER TO LIVE.
TWO DIFFERENT "LIFESTYLES" BASED ON THE SKILL LEVEL OF THE WORKER
NO JOB TRAINING SKILLED JOB TRAINING
MALL WORKER DENTAL ASSISTANT FAST FOOD WORKER ELECTRICIAN
STORE CLERK ENGINEER
GROCERY STORE WORKER PLUMBER
RESTAURANT WORKER X-RAY TECHNICIAN
MINIMUM WAGE FAMILY SUSTAINING SALARY
$ 7.25 PER HOUR / $14,000.00 YEARLY $20.000.00 TO $35,000.00 YEARLY
NO RETIREMENT PLAN FAMILY INSURANCE COVERAGE
POOR BENEFITS & JOB SECURITY RETIREMENT PLAN, SICK DAYS, PAID VACATION
RENT AN APARTMENT HOME OWNERSHIP
POOR NEIGHBORHOODS CHOOSE GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD
BAD LANDLORDS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE
NO YARD OR PARKING PRIVACY, BIG YARD,
OLD CAR NEWER MORE RELIABLE VEHICLE
USE CITY BUS & TAXIS MULTIPLE VEHICLES IN THE FAMILY
DEPEND ON OTHERS OWN A BOAT, CAMPER, ATV
EAT OUT RARELY EAT OUT MORE REGULARLY
FAST FOOD BUFFETS FREQUENT BETTER RESTAURANTS
HOAGIE SHOPS EAT AT OUT OF TOWN PLACES
NO OVERNIGHT TRIPS OVERNIGHT GETAWAYS
NO WEEKEND GETAWAYS GREAT SUMMER VACATIONS
MODEST SUMMER VACATION THE BEACH, THE MOUNTAINS, OCEAN FISHING
HERE IS A PROMPT FOR A GOOD ESSAY CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. THE TWO IDEAS IN
QUESTION ARE, SHOULD I GET JOB TRAINING AFTER I GRADUATE FROM HIGH
SCHOOL, OR SHOULD I GO RIGHT INTO THE WORKFORCE & GET A JOB AT THE MALL, A
RESTAURANT, A CHAIN BURGER & FRIES PLACE, OR A GROCERY STORE WHERE NEW
GRADUATES AREN'T REQUIRED TO HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, OR JOB
TRAINING.
THE PROMPT:
DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, JOB TRAINING, AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT THE TYPE & QUALITY OF LIFESTYLE A WORKER CAN PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILY OF THE FUTURE.
ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICALLY IN YOUR BODY PARAGRAPHS:
1. FULLY DEFINE & GIVE EXAMPLES OF WHAT "AFTER HIGH SCHOOL TRAINING" IS.
2. FULLY DEFINE & GIVE EXAMPLES OF WHAT "A FAMILY LIFESTYLE" IS.
3. FULLY DESCRIBE & GIVE EXAMPLES OF HOW BEING A MORE HIGHLY PAID SKILLED
WORKER WILL POSITIVELY AFFECT THE WAY YOUR FAMILY WILL BE ABLE TO
LIVE IN THE FUTURE.
THE RULES:
1. USE THE PSSA STYLE 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY FORMAT STYLE
2. A FULL INTRODUCTION BASED STRICTLY ON THE PROMPT
3. THREE BODY PARAGRAPHS BASED STRICTLY ON THE 3 TOPICS
DISCUSSED ABOVE
4. A FULL CONCLUSION BASED ON THE MAJOR ARGUMENTS
DEVELOPED IN THE BODY
5. FOUR TO FIVE SENTENCES PER PARAGRAPH REQUIRED
6. INDENT THE FIRST WORD OF EACH NEW PARAGRAPH
7. SKIP ONE SPACE BETWEEN EACH PARAGRAPH
8. DO NOT WRITE ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF YOUR PAPER
MALL WORKER DENTAL ASSISTANT FAST FOOD WORKER ELECTRICIAN
STORE CLERK ENGINEER
GROCERY STORE WORKER PLUMBER
RESTAURANT WORKER X-RAY TECHNICIAN
MINIMUM WAGE FAMILY SUSTAINING SALARY
$ 7.25 PER HOUR / $14,000.00 YEARLY $20.000.00 TO $35,000.00 YEARLY
NO RETIREMENT PLAN FAMILY INSURANCE COVERAGE
POOR BENEFITS & JOB SECURITY RETIREMENT PLAN, SICK DAYS, PAID VACATION
RENT AN APARTMENT HOME OWNERSHIP
POOR NEIGHBORHOODS CHOOSE GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD
BAD LANDLORDS IMPROVE PROPERTY VALUE
NO YARD OR PARKING PRIVACY, BIG YARD,
OLD CAR NEWER MORE RELIABLE VEHICLE
USE CITY BUS & TAXIS MULTIPLE VEHICLES IN THE FAMILY
DEPEND ON OTHERS OWN A BOAT, CAMPER, ATV
EAT OUT RARELY EAT OUT MORE REGULARLY
FAST FOOD BUFFETS FREQUENT BETTER RESTAURANTS
HOAGIE SHOPS EAT AT OUT OF TOWN PLACES
NO OVERNIGHT TRIPS OVERNIGHT GETAWAYS
NO WEEKEND GETAWAYS GREAT SUMMER VACATIONS
MODEST SUMMER VACATION THE BEACH, THE MOUNTAINS, OCEAN FISHING
HERE IS A PROMPT FOR A GOOD ESSAY CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. THE TWO IDEAS IN
QUESTION ARE, SHOULD I GET JOB TRAINING AFTER I GRADUATE FROM HIGH
SCHOOL, OR SHOULD I GO RIGHT INTO THE WORKFORCE & GET A JOB AT THE MALL, A
RESTAURANT, A CHAIN BURGER & FRIES PLACE, OR A GROCERY STORE WHERE NEW
GRADUATES AREN'T REQUIRED TO HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, OR JOB
TRAINING.
THE PROMPT:
DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, JOB TRAINING, AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT THE TYPE & QUALITY OF LIFESTYLE A WORKER CAN PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILY OF THE FUTURE.
ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICALLY IN YOUR BODY PARAGRAPHS:
1. FULLY DEFINE & GIVE EXAMPLES OF WHAT "AFTER HIGH SCHOOL TRAINING" IS.
2. FULLY DEFINE & GIVE EXAMPLES OF WHAT "A FAMILY LIFESTYLE" IS.
3. FULLY DESCRIBE & GIVE EXAMPLES OF HOW BEING A MORE HIGHLY PAID SKILLED
WORKER WILL POSITIVELY AFFECT THE WAY YOUR FAMILY WILL BE ABLE TO
LIVE IN THE FUTURE.
THE RULES:
1. USE THE PSSA STYLE 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY FORMAT STYLE
2. A FULL INTRODUCTION BASED STRICTLY ON THE PROMPT
3. THREE BODY PARAGRAPHS BASED STRICTLY ON THE 3 TOPICS
DISCUSSED ABOVE
4. A FULL CONCLUSION BASED ON THE MAJOR ARGUMENTS
DEVELOPED IN THE BODY
5. FOUR TO FIVE SENTENCES PER PARAGRAPH REQUIRED
6. INDENT THE FIRST WORD OF EACH NEW PARAGRAPH
7. SKIP ONE SPACE BETWEEN EACH PARAGRAPH
8. DO NOT WRITE ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF YOUR PAPER
HERE ARE A FEW SAMPLE INTRODUCTIONS. YOU CAN'T COPY THEM, BUT YOU SHOULD GET SOME IDEAS HOW TO BEGIN YOUR OWN
If a person wants better than a minimum wage job after they graduate, they have to be ready to take skilled job training at a school that provides it. There are numerous schools throughout PA that train people for hundreds of good paying careers. This is necessary if you want to provide your future family with a good and fulfilling lifestyle. I want to live in a good neighborhood in my own home someday. I do not want to live in an apartment in a bad neighborhood where my kids will grow up around bad peer influences.
I was shocked to realize that if I simply go out and get a job after I graduate, I will most likely be working part-time and making minimum wage. People hoping for full-time jobs making more money have to be skilled workers with some kind of job training. Unskilled workers have very few options like working in a restaurant, a food store, or a mall shop. If I want to own a home and make a good wage someday I’ll have to find a school for job training.
Although there are lots of jobs out there for high school graduates, unfortunately they are all in burger places, grocery stores, and shops in some mall. Everyone knows these jobs are good for teenagers but really bad for people wanting to raise a family. If you want a better paying job with benefits you have to become a skilled worker. The only way I’ll ever own my own home and give my kids a good lifestyle is by having a job that pays what only trained and skilled workers make.