all aspects of the industry sdcoe-rop/cte fall 2012
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All Aspects of the IndustrySDCOE-ROP/CTEFall 2012
ALL ASPECTS “COMPONENTS OF AN INDUSTRY OR BUSINESS THAT
MAKE THE BUSINESS SUCCESSFUL”
Forges links between schools, businesses, and community institutions.
Prepares students with a variety of skills in a fast-changing workplace.
Students are shown the “Big Picture” of the industry and general technological principles important to the specific industry.
Integrating academic and CTE Empowering learners to make
career and life choices Enabling learners to adapt to
technological change Involving learners in economic
development
Business Planning
How regulatory laws can have an impact on a business’ operations.
Ways an employee can influence company decision-making policy
The differences between delivering products and delivering services.
Business PlanningCareer Development Skills
Distinguish between types of decisions◦ Economic◦ Technical◦ Social
Utilize problem solving skills◦ Identity the problem for
resolution◦ Define critical issues◦ Analyze causes of a problem◦ Utilize research and
assessment skills Examine results of a problem Offer solutions to a problem Select a solution to a problem
Implement an action plan
Prepare a business plan outline the costs to open a new business
Design a floor plan for new equipment
Interview a company on their hiring goals and objectives when hiring staff
Management
What is the “chain of command”◦How does the “chain of command”
workWhat is the significance of a
company’s workplace cultureHow cultural and gender diversity
can have a positive effect on an industry
ManagementCareer Development Skills
Outline the procedures involved in ordering, distributing, and controlling supplies
Explain an ordering decision
Requisition◦ Supplies◦ equipment
Prepare a booklet outlining supply and equipment orders. Include examples of forms and what information is needed to process the requisition in a timely fashion.
Health, Safety & Environment
List Management’s responsibility for a safe workplace◦What are the benefits of good workplace
ergonomics.How to avoid job-specific health threatsThe benefits of good workplace
ergonomicsEffects weather has on an industry
Health, Safety and EnvironmentCareer Development Skills
Comply with safety and health rules in a given work environment, including:◦ Following established
emergency proceduresExhibit the safe use
of tools and equipment
Maintain clean and orderly work area(s)
Develop a set of instructions for medical emergencies
Create a display to promote conservation for a community Earth Day Event
Research what precautions are taken to make the buildings and surrounding parking lots safe at night
Community Issues
Why is a company’s public perception important?
Why is it important for a company to provide access needs of the physically challenged?
Why is it important for a company to contribute through volunteer work?
Community IssuesCareer Development Skills
In your industry, choose a company and list positive and negative perceptions
Rate if your company is accessible to the physically challenged
Develop a short range and a long range goal to change the public’s negative perception
Create and present a PowerPoint on your company’s community projects
Principals of Technology
What are the basic resources necessary for your company
What are ergonomics and why are they important
What academic or technical education is needed to perform the technical and or production skills
Principles of TechnologyCareer Development Skills
In your industry, develop a resource guide specific to your company
Outline the level of education and or technical training needed for entry level positions
Post the resource guide to the company’s website◦ Develop and present
the resource guide to employees
Create and present a PowerPoint on the company’s entry level positions
Personal Work Habits
List non-technical skills and characteristics expected in the workplace
What are the benefits of having a positive attitude, personal fitness and appearance and readiness to work
Personal Work HabitsCareer Development Skills
Why is it important to being fit for work?
How would you characterize the company’s expectations regarding ◦ Attitude◦ Appearance◦ fitness
Define and explain the importance of the following worker characteristics◦ Cooperation◦ Integrity◦ Honesty◦ Positive Attitude
List and defend your strong worker characteristics
List your worker characteristics that need further development
Technical & Production Skills
Research the certifications requirement for a specific position
Obtain technical information and training for a specific position
List positions that are inter-related
Technical & Production SkillsCareer Development Skills
What are the advantages of an industry certification?
Research the technical training needed for a specific position
List positions that are inter-related
Locate information on positions requiring industry certification
Develop a brochure on a specific position listing the technical training required
Develop a spreadsheet that shows inter-related positions
Labor IssuesThe importance of knowing your
rights as a workerAdvantages/disadvantages of
hourly and salaried payThe importance of cultural
sensitivity
Labor IssuesCareer Development Skills
Research your company’s employee rights
Develop a list of salary and hourly positions
Identify skills needed to maintain effective work relations with colleagues
Develop and present your rights as an employee
Create a spreadsheet showing the advantages/disadvantages of salary and hourly pay
Create a brochure on cultural sensitivity for your company
FinanceWhat are the key factors
effecting profit and lossWhat are the implications for a
company extending creditHow does the company acquire
capital to operate?
FinanceCareer Development Skills
Research financial vocabulary
List the steps of an accounting cycle
How has technology increased and/or decreased the costs of operations
Create a glossary of financial terms and there meaning
Interview a financial manager on the accounting cycle◦ Create a brochure
Develop and present how technology increased and/or decrease the costs of operations
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