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They learned about the different types of employers in Manufacturing and read about current issues that affect workers.\u003Cbr>Unit Two addressed the inner workings ofthe job-seeker. What are her interests and passions? What kind of work environment will she enjoy? What careers should she consider based on what she knows about herself and what factors might influence someone making a career change? Students also learned to navigate career database websites, assess their own interests and conduct a group research project about careers in the Manufacturing sector.\u003Cbr>In Unit Three, students’ research became personalized. They heard from Manufacturing workers themselves, through firsthand accounts and interviews from workers in text and video, and discussed what they learned. They also conducted further research on Manufacturing careers of interest.\u003Cbr>In Unit Four, students considered what it takes to prepare fora career in Manufacturing. They learned about common career pathways in the industry and considered how career movement happens in Manufacturing careers as well as the kinds of training and education opportunities are available for someone interested in this field.\u003Cbr>In Unit Five, students learned how to leverage their existing and potential professional networks for job seeking and explored the job search process, including analyzing help wanted ads. They also learned about workplace expectations and engaged with a panel of Manufacturing professionals. Finally, they explored what it means to become entrepreneurs, reading about Manufacturing workers who have started their own businesses and using online resources available to New Yorkers looking to become self-employed. |\n| --- | --- |\n\nNYSED/CUNY CareerKit for HSE & ESL Learners (2017) • Manufacturing UNIT 7 • parenting is a job, too 423  \n\n|  | Summary | In Unit Six, students learned about the history of American Manufacturing, beginning with the production of stone implements by native peoples 11,000 years ago and ending with new eco-industries revitalizing Rust Belt cities, such as Buffalo, NY and Detroit, MI. Students also traced the origins of production of one product, the pencil, examining raw materials, assembling, packing and distribution. They examined their own use of products, considering what they buy, how they make purchasing decisions, how they discard of products, and local recycling options and initiatives.\u003Cbr>Unit Seven: Why should a unit on parenting be included in aresource guide about careers? Parenting is the oldest job in the world, and some have argued the most important. In addition to paid jobs, many students also have the unpaid job of parenting. 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