Session 2: The World of Work
This session focuses on understanding careers and the world of work. Learners explore different job options, learn what skills employers look for, and think about how their own interests match with career paths. The aim is to build awareness before planning the next steps.
- Part 1: Jobs in My Community
- Part 2: Vocational vs. Professional Careers
- Part 2: Vocational vs. Professional Careers
- Part 3: Match Careers to Subjects
Part 1: Jobs in My Community
Instructions: Look around your own village, town, or district. What jobs do people do every day to keep the community running? Fill in the table below with jobs you see around you.
| S.No | Job | What Do They Do? | Skills/Training Needed | Why Is This Job Important? |
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| 1 | Caregiver | Helps take care of people in the care home. | Compassion, patience, basic healthcare skills. | Ensures the residents are well cared for. |
| 2 | Cook | |||
| 3 | Cleaner | |||
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Part 2: Vocational vs. Professional Careers
Instructions: When planning your future, you can take different paths. Let's look at the difference between two main types of careers.
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Vocational Careers: These are highly practical, skill-based jobs. You usually learn these through short-term training, an ITI diploma, or hands-on practice.
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Professional Careers: These are academic-based jobs. You usually need to complete a 3-to-4 year university degree (like a BA, B.Sc, or B.Com) and sometimes higher studies.
Read through the two lists below. Circle two Vocational careers and two Professional careers that sound interesting to you.
List A: Vocational Careers
| Career | Circle Your Choice |
|---|---|
| Electrician | ☐ |
| Plumber | ☐ |
| Mechanic | ☐ |
| Tailor | ☐ |
| Chef | ☐ |
| Beautician | ☐ |
| Carpenter | ☐ |
| Graphic Designer | ☐ |
List B: Professional Careers
| Career | Circle Your Choice |
|---|---|
| Doctor | ☐ |
| Teacher | ☐ |
| Engineer | ☐ |
| Lawyer | ☐ |
| Accountant | ☐ |
| Software Developer | ☐ |
| Nurse | ☐ |
| Social Worker | ☐ |
My Choices
Two Vocational careers I find interesting:
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Two Professional careers I find interesting:
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Part 2: Vocational vs. Professional Careers
Instructions: When planning your future, you can take different paths. Let's look at the difference between two main types of careers.
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Vocational Careers: These are highly practical, skill-based jobs. You usually learn these through short-term training, an ITI diploma, or hands-on practice.
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Professional Careers: These are academic-based jobs. You usually need to complete a 3-to-4 year university degree (like a BA, B.Sc, or B.Com) and sometimes higher studies.
Read through the two lists below. Circle two Vocational careers and two Professional careers that sound interesting to you.
| List A: Vocational Careers | List B: Professional Careers |
|---|---|
| Hairdresser | Accountant |
| Photographer | Architect |
| Fashion Designer | Journalist |
| Tailor | Doctor |
| Chef | Engineer |
| Fitness Trainer | Teacher |
| Sports Coach | Lawyer |
| Groundskeeper | Graphic Designer |
| Gym Instructor | Marketing Specialist |
| Carpenter | Research Scientist |
| Electrician | Psychologist |
| Welder | Software Developer |
| Mechanic | Financial Analyst |
| Construction Worker | Urban Planner |
| Clerk | Environmental Scientist |
| Customer Service Representative | Pharmacist |
| Receptionist | Civil Engineer |
| Data Entry Clerk | Art Director |
| Nurse | Physical Therapist |
| Pharmacy Assistant | Business Consultant |
| Lab Technician | Social Worker |
| Social Worker | Historian |
| Shop Keeper | Economist |
| Sales Person | Anthropologist |
| Housekeeping | Sociologist |
Part 3: Match Careers to Subjects
Instructions: Look at the Vocational and Professional career lists above. Think about what skills are needed for each job, then group the careers under the subject where those skills are most relevant. Write at least 2 careers under each subject.
| Subject | Careers That Use This Subject |
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| Math | 1. __________________________ 2. __________________________ |
| Science | 1. __________________________ 2. __________________________ |
| English | 1. __________________________ 2. __________________________ |
| Social Sciences | 1. __________________________ 2. __________________________ |
| Art | 1. __________________________ 2. __________________________ |
| Physical Education | 1. __________________________ 2. __________________________ |
My Top Match:
Looking at this list, the career that best matches my favorite school subject is ______________________________________