7111 08 v2 Unit-D-10 02

D - 10.
02 - Benefits & Liimi

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Making career choices

is like making other
important decisions in
life. . .
First, to make
any decision,
you have to
figure out
what your
__________
are . . .
D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

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You have to figure out your
options.
Then, you have

to recognize
that every
option has
both
___________
and
____________.

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Right, each option has

both benefits and
limitations.
Some people call

these benefits and
limitations
pros & cons.

Others call them
advantages
and
disadvantages.

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But no matter what you call

them, every option should
be weighed in light of a
persons goals and
priorities.
Yes, there are

some benefits
that are more
important to you
than others.
And, there are
some limitations
you can live
with, and others
...

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. . . you
just
cant live with!

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So, being
aware of
benefits and
limitations of
each option is
the second
step in
making career
decisions . . .
Right, being aware of

benefits and limitations, and
weighing them in light

of personal goals and
priorities.

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So, lets
look at
an
example
...
Lets think about a decision you will need to

make soon, if you have not already made it.
What you will do immediately

after high school?
There are several options, but lets take a
look at two of them.
Lets consider these options as they relate
to careers in early childhood education.

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Option 1: Go to work?
Option 2: Go to school?
This is not the

time to flip a
coin!

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The early childhood field

provides options.
Option A
After you
complete the ECE
I and II courses in
high school, you
can get a job in an
early childhood
program.
Option B
Or, you can enroll
in a community
college or university
for further study
and earn a degree
for a career in early
childhood.

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College/university
Career/trade school
Military training
Community college

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What are some

examples of each
in your area?
In NC?
Lets compare . . .
Option A: Going
straight to work
Option B: Going
to school to earn
a degree
Both have
benefits.
Both have
limitations.

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Option A
Benefits of Going Straight to Work

Immediate employment
Feeling of accomplishment
Using skills before they are forgotten
Sense of independence

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Option A: Going to Work
Can you
think of some
places in
your area
where you
can get a job
quickly?
Benefit #1:
Immediate employment
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Yes, but are there

ways to enjoy a
feeling of
accomplishment
while continuing
with your studies?
Benefit #2:
Feeling of accomplishment
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Are there ways

to maintain
your skills
while moving
ahead with
further study?
Benefit #3:
Using skills before they are forgotten

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Free
forever!
Are there ways to

achieve a measure
of independence
while continuing
your studies?
Benefit #4:
Sense of independence
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Option A
Limitations--- Going Straight to Work

Lower pay
Entry-level tasks
Minimum job benefits
Limited variety of jobs
Fewer opportunities for advancement
Interferes with further education

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What are some

examples in your
area?
In North
Carolina?
Limitation #1:
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Lower pay

What are some
tasks associated
with entry-level
jobs?
What tasks are
associated with
higher positions?
Limitation #2.
Entry-level tasks
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What are some examples
of job benefits that are
often not offered with entrylevel positions?
Why are these benefits so
important?
Limitation #3:
Minimum job benefits

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So
we rry,
no re
hir t
ing
.
What are some

jobs that are
becoming harder
to find in your
area?
Limitation #4:
Limited variety of jobs

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Why is it harder
for people without
degrees to get
promotions?
Limitation #5:
Fewer opportunities for advancement

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Why is it difficult to work and
go to school at the same
time?
When things become
difficult for those trying to do
both, what is usually
dropped?
Limitation #6:
Interferes with further education

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Option B
Benefits of Going to School

Financially rewarding careers
Opportunities for advancement
Manageable hours and working conditions
Professional status
Broad range of majors
Broad education base
Financial assistance available
Opportunities for continuing education
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Option B: Going to School
What are some

examples of
financially rewarding
early childhood
careers in your area?
In NC?
Benefit #1.
Financially rewarding careers

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What are some

examples of careers
in your area where
there are
opportunities for
promotions?
Benefit #2.
Opportunities for advancement

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What are some

examples of jobs in
your area that have or
do not have
manageable hours
and working
conditions?
Benefit #3: Manageable hours, working conditions

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Benefit #4.
What are some

examples of jobs
with professional
status in your
area? In NC?
Professional status

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Benefit #5.
Name some
of these
majors.
Broad range of majors

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What is meant by
broad education
base? Why is that
a benefit?
Benefit #6.
Broad education base

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Benefit #7.
Name some places

you could go to
seek financial
assistance.
Financial assistance available

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What are some

examples of
careers that
offer these
opportunities?
Benefit #8.
Opportunities for continuing education

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Limitations--- Going to School

Greater initial cost
Longer time required to reach career goal
Entrance requirements
Competitive job market

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What are the costs of
going to community
college?
What are the costs of
going to a college or
university?
Limitation #1.
Greater initial cost

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Can you think of

an example?
Limitation #2.
Longer time required

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What are the

requirements?
Effective in Fall 2006

To be considered for admission, students will need to
submit the SAT I or ACT with the Writing Component. The
ACT without the Writing Component will not be accepted.
Six course units in language, including
four units in English emphasizing grammar, composition,
and literature, and
two units of a language other than English.
Four course units of mathematics, in any of the following
Limitation combinations:
#3.
algebra I and II, geometry, and one unit beyond algebra II,
algebra I and II, and two units beyond algebra II, or
integrated math I, II, and III, and one unit beyond
integrated math III.
Entrance requirements

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What are some
examples of jobs that
are highly competitive in
your area?
In NC?
Limitation #4.
Competitive job market

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Keep all of
these benefits
and limitations
in mind . . .
Then decide
what
is best
for
you!
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D - 10.

02 - Benefits & Liimi

Making career choices

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

You have to figure out your

Then, you have

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

Right, each option has

Some people call

pros & cons.

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

But no matter what you call

Yes, there are

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

Right, being aware of

weighing them in light

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

Lets think about a decision you will need to

What you will do immediately

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

This is not the

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

The early childhood field

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

What are some

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

Benefits of Going Straight to Work

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

Option A: Going to Work

Option A: Going to Work

Yes, but are there

Option A: Going to Work

Are there ways

Using skills before they are forgotten

Option A: Going to Work

Are there ways to

Limitations--- Going Straight to Work

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

Option A: Going to Work

What are some

Option A: Going to Work

Option A: Going to Work

Minimum job benefits

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

Option A: Going to Work

What are some

Limited variety of jobs

D - 10.02 - Benefits & Liimi

Option A: Going to Work

Fewer opportunities for advancement

Option A: Going to Work

Interferes with further education

Benefits of Going to School

Option B: Going to School

What are some

Financially rewarding careers

Option B: Going to School

What are some

Opportunities for advancement

Option B: Going to School