Upon completion of these materials, students will know the importance of work ethic, traits of strong and poor work ethic, and tips for improvement.
Access to MyCareerTech materials requires that a teacher login or register; students never log in.
Lesson materials include:
Help educate students about what jobs might align with their interests, skills, and values.
MyCareerCorner is a series of short, 3–5-minute video Q&A from individuals across different careers and occupations giving insight and advice about their job, industry, and real-life professional experiences. Each MyCareerCorner episode includes an online activity that will challenge students to think deeper about the cluster and apply what they’ve learned.
Tracy Beam discusses the things you can learn from having a job while in school, such as, time management, teamwork, work ethic, and understanding and meeting expectations.
Eunice Elliott discusses the importance of developing good habits, being professional and responsible, doing the work, showing up on time, and forming relationships with colleagues.
Shelby Pennix recalls the stress that came from personal and economic setbacks and how he adapted to deal with those challenges and save his company.
Michelle Krause talks about the various skills that she looks for when interviewing new candidates for a job.
Kyle Marks discusses the types of recruits that the US Marine Corps looks for. He also shares tips on how to be successful in boot camp, including strong work ethic, a tough mindset, and a "Don't Quit" attitude.
Shelby Pennix talks about his career as an entrepreneur in mortgage banking, including the skills necessary to run his business such as discipline, time management, and sacrifice.
Dante Snodgrass remembers his first promotion and credits his successful sales career to a combination of a strong work ethic, personality, and deep technical knowledge.
Shelby Pennix talks about how participating in extracurricular activities creates discipline and work ethic, prepared him to be more adaptable, and equipped him to deal with tough situations and stress over the course of his career.
Scott Beyer discusses soft skills developed through participating in sports including time management, teamwork, and dedication, and how these skills have translated to his life and career.
Elyse Hart Pelfrey talks about using her time in school to develop her skillset ranging from work ethic, leadership, critical thinking, strategic thinking, lifelong learning, time management, and networking.
Elyse Hart Pelfrey shares the personal attributes that has led to her success as a leader; She also gives advice on some do's and don'ts to be successful in the business world.
Jerry Windle talks about how failures in sports have helped him gain resilience and work ethic, and how those experiences have led to his professional success.
Jon Gilbert gives advice to student-athletes interested in competing in college athletics. Also applicable to any student looking for advice in advancing to the next stage in life.