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Why Do People Work?? Chapter 1 – “Learning About Work”

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Why Do People Work??. Chapter 1 – “Learning About Work”. Reasons to Work. Earn Money Social Satisfaction Positive Feelings Prestige Personal Development Contributions to Health Self-Expression. Work vs. Job. Work - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Why Do People Work??

Why Do People Work??Chapter 1 – “Learning About Work”

Page 2: Why Do People Work??

Reasons to WorkEarn MoneySocial SatisfactionPositive FeelingsPrestigePersonal DevelopmentContributions to HealthSelf-Expression

Page 3: Why Do People Work??

Work vs. JobWork

Defined as activity directed towards a purpose that produces something of value

Can be PAID or UNPAID (a.k.a. volunteering)

JobIs a paid position at

a specific place or setting

Example: Office Factory Farm Mine

Page 4: Why Do People Work??

Occupation vs. CareerOccupation

The name given to a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay

All occupations carry out work

CareerCombination of all

the occupations and jobs held throughout your work life

Some people have multiple careers or mixed careers

Page 5: Why Do People Work??

Work Experience EducationEducational programs developed to help

young people learn about and prepare for workCareer and Technical educationWork-StudyJob ShadowInternshipApprenticeships

Page 6: Why Do People Work??

Benefits of Work ExperienceLearn occupational skillsEmployability skillsEstablish a work recordEarn $$ while you learnDiscover career interestsRemain employed after high school