Post-Secondary Destination: Workplace
Summary
TLDRThis video script emphasizes the importance of the workplace as a key destination for various career paths, highlighting that some students may enter the workforce directly after high school. It underscores the value of practical skills and on-the-job training, and the potential for advancement and further education. The script encourages students to consider their interests, skills, and goals, and to explore opportunities such as apprenticeships, college, and university, or direct entry into the workforce. It also advises on building a resume, networking, and utilizing community employment services to prepare for a successful career journey.
Takeaways
- 🎓 The workplace is a common goal for all education pathways, with some entering directly after high school.
- 🛠️ A high school diploma is the minimum requirement for a variety of careers, with additional on-the-job training often necessary.
- 🔑 Entry-level positions can offer opportunities for advancement and further education, depending on the career path.
- 🏫 Students with practical skills may bypass college or apprenticeship and go directly to the workplace for training.
- 💼 Encouragement is given to consider the work pathway for those with specific career goals or a desire to gain experience before further education.
- 🚀 Workplace opportunities are diverse, ranging from business and finance to trades and transportation.
- 🔍 Some jobs require a high school diploma, while others do not, offering flexibility for different educational levels.
- 🌐 The script suggests considering personal interests, skills, and preferences when exploring the workplace pathway.
- 📝 Developing a resume, cover letter, and references are crucial steps in preparing for job applications.
- 🤝 Networking with teachers, family, and friends can provide insights into job opportunities and help build a professional network.
- 🏢 High school courses, such as technology and business, as well as cooperative education programs, can enhance students' readiness for the workplace.
- 🔎 Utilizing community employment services and online job databases can aid in job exploration and skill development.
Q & A
What is the ultimate goal of all pathways mentioned in the script?
-The ultimate goal of all pathways is to enter the workplace, which can be achieved directly from high school or through further education and training.
What are some careers that require a high school diploma followed by on-the-job training?
-Careers such as administrative assistant, court clerk, receptionist, telephone operator, office clerk, sales and service, trades, transportation, and equipment operation require a high school diploma and specific on-the-job training.
How can students entering the workplace directly from high school advance their careers?
-They can advance their careers through opportunities for advancement and further education provided by their careers, or by pursuing post-secondary education through apprenticeship, college, or university.
Why are students encouraged to consider the work pathway?
-Students are encouraged to consider the work pathway if they have developed practical workplace skills, have been successful in workplace pathway courses, wish to explore workplace opportunities, want to gain experience and employability skills, or have specific career goals that allow direct entry into the workforce.
What are some workplace opportunities that require a high school diploma?
-Opportunities that require a high school diploma include business, finance, administration, sales and service, trades, transportation, and equipment operation roles.
What are some workplace opportunities that do not require a high school diploma?
-Opportunities that do not require a high school diploma include roles in the sales and service sector, such as supermarket clerk, telephone solicitor, window cleaners, retail associate, trades like construction laborer and drywall assistant, and transportation roles like taxi driver and forklift operator.
What steps should students take to begin their journey on the workplace pathway?
-Students should consider their interests and skills, desired skill development, preferred work location, willingness to move for a job, current job opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and courses offered at their school to develop their knowledge and skills.
What courses might be beneficial for students to develop their skills and knowledge?
-Courses such as technology, business specialist high skills major, and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship programs can be beneficial for skill development.
How can students explore job databases and employment opportunities?
-Students can explore job databases and employment opportunities by going online, checking community employment services, and consulting with their guidance counselor.
What is the importance of developing a resume and cover letter for job applications?
-Developing a resume and tailoring a cover letter for specific job applications is crucial for showcasing one's skills and experiences, and for increasing the chances of securing a job.
How can students gain support in finding opportunities in their region?
-Students can gain support by working with employment programs in the community, talking to their guidance counselor, and utilizing the services of career teachers and cooperative education teachers.
Outlines
🏢 Workplace Pathways for High School Graduates
This paragraph discusses the various career paths available to high school graduates. It highlights that some students will enter the workforce directly after high school, with a range of careers requiring a high school diploma and specific on-the-job training. Opportunities for advancement and further education are mentioned, as well as the possibility of pursuing post-secondary education through apprenticeship, college, or university. The paragraph encourages students to consider the workplace pathway if they have developed practical skills, have been successful in workplace pathway courses, want to gain experience, or have specific career goals that align with direct entry into the workplace. Examples of workplace opportunities that require a high school diploma are provided, such as business, finance, administration, sales, service, trades, transportation, and agriculture. Additionally, it mentions opportunities that do not require a diploma, such as sales and service sector jobs and trades.
📚 Planning for the Workplace Pathway
This paragraph focuses on the steps students should take to begin their journey on the workplace pathway. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, understanding personal interests and skills, and considering future career goals. The paragraph suggests considering whether there are current jobs that can be continued or expanded post-graduation, exploring volunteer opportunities, and enrolling in cooperative education programs to build a resume and network. It also advises students to consider specific courses offered at their school, such as technology, business, or Ontario Youth Apprenticeship programs. The paragraph further encourages students to explore youth employment services in their community, develop job search skills, and prepare their resume and cover letter. It also suggests talking to guidance counselors and teachers for support in job search skills and finding opportunities in the region.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Workplace
💡Careers
💡High School Diploma
💡On-the-Job Training
💡Post-Secondary Education
💡Apprenticeship
💡Employability Skills
💡Cooperative Education
💡Resume
💡Career Goals
💡Job Search Skills
💡Youth Employment Services
Highlights
The workplace is the ultimate goal and destination for all pathways.
Some students enter the workplace directly from high school.
A high school diploma is required for a wide variety of careers, followed by on-the-job training.
Careers offer opportunities for advancement and further education on the job.
Students can pursue post-secondary education through apprenticeship, college, or university after entering the workplace.
Students with practical skills may bypass college or university for specific careers.
Workplace pathway courses can be successful for those wanting to explore opportunities and gain experience.
Students can earn money and develop employability skills before continuing post-secondary education.
Specific career goals may allow direct entry into the workplace for on-the-job training.
Exploring various careers before post-secondary studies is encouraged.
Workplace opportunities requiring a high school diploma include business, finance, administration, and transportation roles.
Opportunities not requiring a high school diploma are available in sales, service, trades, and transportation sectors.
Self-reflection on interests, skills, and desired work environment is crucial for the workplace pathway.
Considering relocation for a specific job is part of the workplace pathway journey.
Evaluating current job opportunities and potential for expansion post-graduation is important.
Volunteering and cooperative education can build resumes and networks.
Courses like technology, business, and specialist high skills major can develop knowledge and skills.
Youth employment services and job databases are valuable resources for job exploration.
Developing a resume and cover letter, and seeking feedback from guidance counselors is recommended.
Employment programs in the community can support job search skills and opportunity finding.
Identifying adult references and providing them with resume and cover letter copies is advised.
Community employment services can prepare individuals for successful entry into the workplace.
Transcripts
[Music]
[Music]
for all pathways
the workplace is the ultimate goal and
destination
some students will enter the workplace
directly from high school
a wide variety of careers require a high
school diploma
followed by specific on-the-job training
in entry-level positions
some careers will provide opportunities
for advancement and further education on
the job
while other students entering the
workplace directly from high school
may later pursue post-secondary
education through apprenticeship
college or university
students are encouraged to consider the
work pathway
if they have developed practical
workplace skills that have prepared them
for specific career
without needing to pursue college
university or an apprenticeship first
if they've been successful in workplace
pathway courses and wish to explore
workplace opportunities
want to gain workplace experience
employability skills
and earn money before continuing
post-secondary education
have specific career goals in mind that
allow you to directly go to the
workplace for on-the-job training
want to explore a variety of careers
before pursuing post-secondary studies
workplace opportunities that require a
high school diploma
include business finance and
administration opportunities
such as administrative assistant court
clerk
receptionist telephone operator
office clerk sales and service
trades transportation such as transit
operator
truck driver equipment operation
workplace opportunities that don't
require a high school diploma
include the sales and service sector
such as supermarket clerk
telephone solicitor window cleaners and
retail associate
the trades like construction laborer and
drywall assistant
transportation like taxi driver
equipment operation for example forklift
operator
business finance administration
and agriculture worker
to begin your journey on the workplace
pathway you will want to consider
who am i what are my interests and
skills
what skills do i want to develop where
would i like to work
would i consider moving to another
community for a specific job
what are my opportunities do you have a
current
job that you can continue or be expanded
on after graduation
are there volunteer opportunities that
connect you with a career
sector or help you develop specific
skills
consider talking to your network such as
teachers family
friends to learn about opportunities
enrolled in cooperative education at
your high school to build your resume
references and network what specific
courses are offered at your school
to develop your knowledge and skill set
courses you may consider include
technology
business specialist high skills major
or ontario youth apprenticeship programs
which youth employment services exist in
your community
have you explored job databases or
employment opportunities
who do i want to become what are your
[Music]
[Applause]
[Music]
goals
[Music]
what is my plan for achieving my goals
develop your resume
tailor your cover letter for specific
job applications
talk to your guidance counselor
cooperative education teacher
your cert your careers teacher
about job search skills ask them to
review your resume
and to provide feedback consider working
with employment programs in the
community
to help you develop job search skills
and gain support
finding opportunities in the region
identify several adults to act as a
reference for you
talk to these adults about being a
reference for you provide them with a
copy of your resume
and cover letter each community
has employment services to support job
exploration and job search skills
students are encouraged to go online to
see the services available in their
community
or see their guidance counselor for
support these opportunities can help
prepare you for successful entry into
the workplace pathway
and to plan to continue to develop your
skills along the way
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you
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