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1. Select a trend-perhaps an economic trend, a population trend, a societal trend, a global change, or an emerging technology that will affect you and your future life/work. Lots of trends are identified in this lesson and in the suggested websites (links found below)
2.Research information from at least three different sources (print, internet, work experience, people, etc.). If you choose to conduct an informational interview over the phone, in person, or via email, make sure to send a Thank You note. Include the note with this activity. Be sure to support current employment related trends using statistical data (e.g., labour market analysis, occupational outlook projections, census data). List the sources you used to wr ite th is report.
Refer back to the "Sources of Information for Research" section of this lesson for resource ideas and interview questions.
3. Complete the following tasks:
- Wr ite a 1-2 para graph that introduces your selected trend (Why you chose the trend and a brief description of the trend.)
- W rite ab out the impact this trend will or might have on you, the economy, the workplace, job prospects, and your education by providing answers to all of the following topics:
Key Facts About this Trend
- List at least 5 key points that explain why this is considered a trend
- Provide evidence to support each key point (use facts/information from the research you have done and site the source)
The Growth of New Sectors and Job Opportunities
- Identify the sectors and/or job opportunities related to this trend that will be in high demand or in decline in your future.
Your Education
- Describe the education, skills, and training you will need to acquire in order to get hired in the sectors and/or for jobs related to this trend.
You must back up the points you make in your report with facts gathered during the research phase of this assignment.
4. Evaluate the quality of the information by checking the list of "Criteria for Quality Information". Submit a brief report using the headings - scope of coverage, authority, objectivity, accuracy and timeliness (can be in chart form) to summarize why you are confident that your information is of good quality.
Here are some suggested search terms and websites. Depending on your chosen, they may be quite useful. You will likely need to review other websites for your research as well.
- Ontario Workinfonet
- ESDC Reports and Publications
- passioncomputing.com social impact
- Breakthrough Technology
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Industry Canada
- CNN Business News
- fastcompany.com
- Ontario Labour Market
- Workopolos Research Centre
- Work BC (Labour Market)
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