# 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 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.NoJobWhat Do They Do?Skills/Training NeededWhy Is This Job Important?
1CaregiverHelps take care of people in the care home.Compassion, patience, basic healthcare skills.Ensures the residents are well cared for.
2Cook
3Cleaner
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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. - **Vocational Careers:** These are highly practical, skill-based jobs. You usually learn these through short-term training, an ITI diploma, or hands-on practice. - **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
CareerCircle Your Choice
**Electrician**☐
**Plumber**☐
**Mechanic**☐
**Tailor**☐
**Chef**☐
**Beautician**☐
**Carpenter**☐
**Graphic Designer**☐
--- ## List B: Professional Careers
CareerCircle Your Choice
**Doctor**☐
**Teacher**☐
**Engineer**☐
**Lawyer**☐
**Accountant**☐
**Software Developer**☐
**Nurse**☐
**Social Worker**☐
--- ## My Choices **Two Vocational careers I find interesting:** 1. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Two Professional careers I find interesting:** 1. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # 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. - **Vocational Careers:** These are highly practical, skill-based jobs. You usually learn these through short-term training, an ITI diploma, or hands-on practice. - **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 CareersList B: Professional Careers
HairdresserAccountant
PhotographerArchitect
Fashion DesignerJournalist
TailorDoctor
ChefEngineer
Fitness TrainerTeacher
Sports CoachLawyer
GroundskeeperGraphic Designer
Gym InstructorMarketing Specialist
CarpenterResearch Scientist
ElectricianPsychologist
WelderSoftware Developer
MechanicFinancial Analyst
Construction WorkerUrban Planner
ClerkEnvironmental Scientist
Customer Service RepresentativePharmacist
ReceptionistCivil Engineer
Data Entry ClerkArt Director
NursePhysical Therapist
Pharmacy AssistantBusiness Consultant
Lab TechnicianSocial Worker
Social WorkerHistorian
Shop KeeperEconomist
Sales PersonAnthropologist
HousekeepingSociologist
# 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.
SubjectCareers That Use This Subject
Math1. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Science1. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
English1. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Social Sciences1. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Art1. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Physical Education1. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 2. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
--- ## My Top Match: Looking at this list, the career that best matches my favorite school subject is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_