Module 2:Mapping Your Future

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Objectives

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Describe at least three ways in which work will be different for you, as compared to that of your grandparents, parents, or other adults.

• State and describe at least three characteristics of career planning in the 21st century.

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How Occupations Have Changed

• New occupations appearing, old ones disappearing.

• Impact of the computer and the Internet on almost all jobs.

• Products customized, made, and/or delivered “just in time.”

• More jobs in service, fewer in manufacturing.

• Occupations require more education and skills.

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How Employers Have Changed

• Lay off workers if they are not needed.

• May contract for work in other countries.

• May hire temporary or part-time workers.

• May reduce number of “middle managers.”

• May merge with one or more companies.

• May avoid employer benefits.

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How Workers Have Changed

• More diverse in every way.

• Less loyal to employer.

• May change jobs frequently.

• Often need to acquire new skills.

• May work from home via computer.

• May start their own business.

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How Career Planning Has Changed• High school education not enough – need

postsecondary education in some form.

• Need transferable skills.

• Need to assume responsibility for career planning and financial stability.

• Need to know how to cope with change.

• Need computer and business skills.

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Homework for Next Session

Activity 4: Decision Making in My Life

• Record five decisions you have recently made.

• Summarize the alternatives, information considered, and results or each decision.

• Complete the worksheet for the next session.

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