Section 1.1 Importance of Work 13 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Another way to learn more about the world of work is through job shadowing. Job shadowing is following a worker on the job and observing what that job involves. If you know someone who has a job that sounds interesting, ask if it is possible to spend some time with him or her at work. The experience may last a few hours or a couple days. Permission from the employer is always required. Volunteering is another way to learn about work. Animal shelters, recycling centers, and many other nonprofi t operations rely on volunteer help. By volunteering, you can observe different types of work while contributing to activities that benefi t your community. Checkpoint 1.1 1. Why is work important? 2. Explain the difference between an associate degree and a bachelor degree. 3. What do occupational trends tell us about jobs? 4. Why are career clusters important? 5. List two ways to explore career opportunities. Build Your Vocabulary As you progress through this text, develop a personal glossary of career-related terms and add it to your portfolio. This will help build your vocabulary and prepare you for your career of choice. Write a defi nition for each of the following terms, and add it to your personal career glossary. job occupation career associate degree bachelor degree occupational trend career clusters career pathway job shadowing ✓