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Discovering Careers is designed to introduce you to the
skills you will need to succeed in school, on the job, and on
your own. It will serve as a guide as you prepare for a career
and become a productive member of the workforce.
Success in a career begins with an understanding of the
world of work. This text will explain the important changes
taking place in the workplace and how they apply to you. It
will cover the variety of careers available to you. Skills that are
important in work and in your life will be identified as well as
ways to acquire them.
Being a member of the workplace involves a whole new
set of responsibilities as you strive to become an independent
adult. Once you know what type of work you want, you are
ready to begin exploring job options. You will learn how to
find work suitable to your skills, personality, and values. You
will also gain the knowledge needed to become successful at
work and advance in your career.
Introduction Introduction
Patti Jo DeVillers
Instructor
West De Pere Middle School
De Pere, Wisconsin
Vicky D. Keller
Instructor
Rochester Community and
Technical College
Rochester, Minnesota
Diann Pilgrim
Teacher-Coordinator, Family
and Consumer Sciences
Wenonah High School
Birmingham, Alabama
Janice Sullivan
Family and Consumer Sciences
Instructor
Southington High School
Southington, Connecticut
Janet Thorley
Family and Consumer Sciences
Department Head
Clinton Central School
Corporation
Michigantown, Indiana
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