Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - JHS 3
CAREER PATHWAYS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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CAREER PATHWAYS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Subject: Career Technology
Class: JHS 3
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 10
Grade code: B9.6.1.1.1
Strand code: 6
Sub-strand code: 1
Content standard code: B9.5.4.1
Indicator code: B9.6.1.1.1
Theme: ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS
Subtheme: C AREER PATHWAYS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Welcome, class! Today, we are going to explore a very exciting and important topic: how the world of work is changing right before our eyes. Think about the jobs your grandparents or even your parents did. Are those jobs the same today? Many are not. Technology, the internet, and new ideas are creating brand new jobs that didn't exist 15 years ago, while also changing old ones. Understanding these changes is crucial for you, as you are the next generation of workers, entrepreneurs, and leaders in Ghana. This lesson will help you prepare for the future by showing you the new opportunities available and the skills you need to succeed.
This lesson focuses on the "changing nature of the workplace." Let's break down what this means. A. What is the "Workplace"? Traditionally: The workplace was a physical location—an office, a farm, a factory, a shop at Makola Market—where you went from morning to evening (e.g., 8 AM to 5 PM) to do your job. Today (The Modern Workplace): The workplace is becoming more flexible. It can still be a physical place, but it can also be: Your home: (Remote work) A shared office space: (Co-working space) Online: (A website, a social media page, a freelance platform) On the move: (A delivery rider or a Bolt driver)
The idea of a fixed 8-to-5 job is no longer the only option. B. Key Drivers of Change in the Workplace
What is causing these big changes? There are three main forces you need to know. Technology and Automation: This is the biggest driver. It means using computers, software, the internet, and machines (robots) to do tasks that humans used to do. Example in Ghana: Mobile Money (MoMo): Twenty years ago, to send money, you had to go to a bank or post office and fill out forms. Today, MoMo agents and apps on our phones have created a new industry and made banking services accessible everywhere. This has created jobs for thousands of MoMo agents. Farming: Instead of relying only on human labour for weeding, some large farms now use drones to spray weedicides or monitor crop health. This creates a new job: Drone Pilot for Agriculture. Automation: A factory might use a machine to package gari or soap, which is faster and more consistent than a person doing it by hand. Globalization: This means the world is more connected than ever before. Through the internet, a person in Kumasi can work for a company in the USA or UK without ever leaving Ghana. Example in Ghana: Freelancing: A talented Ghanaian graphic designer can create a logo for a client in Canada using websites like Upwork or Fiverr and get paid in foreign currency. Customer Support: A Ghanaian with a clear voice and good English can work from an office in Accra, answering phone calls for customers of a British company. The Gig Economy: This refers to a system of short-term, contract-based, or freelance jobs, as opposed to permanent, full-time jobs. The worker is their own boss. Example in Ghana: Ride-sharing Drivers: Bolt and Uber drivers are not permanent employees. They use their own cars and work when they want to. They are part of the gig economy. Delivery Riders: The Glovo, Jumia Food, or Bolt Food riders who bring food to our homes are gig workers. Online Content Creators: YouTubers and TikTokers who create videos and earn money from advertising are also part of this economy. C. How Change Creates New Career Opportunities
It's easy to worry that machines will take all the jobs. While some jobs may disappear, these changes create new and often better jobs. For every old door that closes, a new one opens.