Chapter 16 Looking Beyond Today

1. Chapter 16 Looking Beyond Today Lesson 16.2 Lifelong Learning

2. The importance of lifelong learning Why you should plan for the future Discover continued

3. The power of positive thinking How you can start to move toward the future Discover

4. If you continue to learn and think about the future, you can create the kind of life you want. Why It’s Important

5. lifelong learning accomplishments fulfillment Key Terms

6. Be prepared for change by becoming a lifelong learner. Lifelong learning is all the learning activity you do throughout your life. Lifelong Learning

7. Learning can be formal, like that done in school. Learning can also be informal, or done on your own. Be a Lifelong Learner

8. Graphic Organizer Learning Opportunities Workshops Apprenticeships   Volunteer opportunities  Special training courses The Internet  

9. Every day for a week, record every place or situation in which you learn something. Try This Activity Learn for a Lifetime continued

10. Compare Learning Lists Share your learning lists with a few classmates. What learning environments do you have in common? Try This Activity Learn for a Lifetime

11. To be in charge of your life, you need to plan for the future. Your plan can start in your head, but it works better if you write it down. Make Plans Now

12. You can make changes to your plan when you want to do so. Make Plans Now

13. People who plan and set goals for themselves see things happen! Make Plans Now

14. A reasonable career goal right now might be to explore several careers that interest you. Do career research at the library and on the Internet. Make Plans Now

15. Your ideas about your future may change as you explore careers and other things that interest you. Don’t be afraid to change your goals and your plan as you need or want to change. Make Plans Now

16. A positive attitude makes the future bright. It increases your chances of reaching any goal you want. Be Positive!

17. When you find yourself saying or thinking negative things about yourself or anything else, stop! Replace those negative thoughts with positive ones. Trade In Your Negative Thoughts

18. If you have a negative though, think about where the thought comes from. Consider a solution to the problem that caused the negative thought. Trade In Your Negative Thoughts

19. Most people like to be around positive people. Employers are no exception. Trade In Your Negative Thoughts

20. A positive attitude is not only more fun—it makes things happen. Forming positive images helps you to take action toward your goals. Make Things Happen

21. Take time to notice all your accomplishments—everything you do well. Take the time to document your accomplishments. Make Things Happen

22. Winning Gracefully It’s tough enough to be a good loser, but what about a good winner? Avoid bragging about your good luck or your success at work. Attitude Counts

23. The present is the perfect place to start thinking about the future. It’s where you begin to take steps toward your goals. It’s where you can make a difference. Think About the Future

24. As you set your personal career goals, remember the importance of small steps. If you move too fast toward a goal, it’s easy to skip important steps. Think About the Future

25. Each small step toward your personal goal or career goal is a small victory. Think About the Future

26. To understand how change can affect a career, select a career and study how it has changed over the past decade. Try This Activity Examine the Past to Learn About the Future continued

27. Develop a Time Line Develop a time line covering the last ten years, depicting change in your selected career choice. Try This Activity Examine the Past to Learn About the Future continued

28. Compose a report explaining the changes that have occurred and how those changes have affected people employed in that career. Predict how you think the career might change in the future decade. Try This Activity Examine the Past to Learn About the Future

29. Expect to find fulfillment in your work and your life. Fulfillment is a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires. Explore Possibilities

30. Graphic Organizer Expect Expect the Best Success in school The best as you go forward Happiness Job satisfaction Loving relationships You have something special to offer

31. Transportation Moving people, goods, and services from one place to another Distribution The shipment and delivery of goods and services Investigating Career Clusters Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics continued

32. Logistics Coordinating and planning the movement of people, goods, services, information, and money Investigating Career Clusters Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics continued

33. Workers in transportation, distribution, and logistics move goods from manufacturers to warehouses to stores. There are many entry-level positions in this career cluster. Investigating Career Clusters Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

34. Why is it important to continue learning throughout your lifetime? Lifelong learning will prepare you for change and broaden your career horizons and options. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A continued

35. How can you create a fulfilling life for yourself? You can create a fulfilling life for yourself by developing and implementing a plan for your life rather than letting life happen to you. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A

36. End of Chapter 16 Looking Beyond Today Lesson 16.2 Lifelong Learning