WOW Teacher Guide

Welcome to the inaugural North Florida Worlds of Work! According to Future of Work Florida, “Florida is on the path to becoming a top 10 global economy by 2030. With hundreds of thousands of open jobs in Florida, we must align market needs with talent supply and implement the right training for mid- to high-wage, high-demand jobs. In doing so, we improve our students’ chances for a more prosperous future. Workforce education will propel us there – faster, farther.” In North Florida, we are pressing the gas on preparing our students for the future of work.

North Florida Worlds of Work (WOW) is an immersive, hands-on career expo for ninth grade students in Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Franklin, and Jefferson counties. Home school and private school ninth graders are also invited to participate in this amazing learning experience.

WOW 2023 will be held on the campuses of Tallahassee Community College and Lively Technical College in Tallahassee, FL The purpose of WOW is to introduce students to careers and career pathways that may be unfamiliar to them. In addition, we want students and teachers to engage with local employers at an early age to begin creating lasting relationships between education, business, and industry. Students will use this information early in high school as they begin to plan their secondary course of work.

The worlds included in WOW:

Construction

Education & Training

Energy & Utility

Engineering & Environmental Services

Healthcare

Hospitality & Tourism

Manufacturing, Automotive, Logistics & Transportation

Professional Services

Public Safety Technology

North Florida Worlds of Work is a collective project of the Talent Development Council, which includes CareerSource Capital Region, Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality, Lively Technical College, Leon County Schools, and the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. We know the importance of ensuring our students find a fulfilling, well-paying career path early in life. The jobs featured in WOW include entry level to advanced degree level positions.

Please utilize the resources and lesson plans included in this guide to help your students get the most from WOW. North Florida Worlds of Work is the capstone event, not a stand-alone event, for using work-based learning to put our students ahead in the game. And guess who else can grow through this event? YOU! Over 500 local employers, post-secondary instructors, and workforce volunteers are here to meet not only the students, but also the teachers who work with these students every day. Engage, ask questions, introduce yourself and your students, and most importantly, thank them!

We look forward to seeing you in October at WOW 2023!

WORLDS OF WORK LOGISTICS

Upon arrival at the event, one of the volunteers will board your bus to greet students and teachers, give instructions, and distribute event backpacks. Each student is required to wear their backpack while at WOW to designate the group to which they are assigned. All personal items should be left at school. No items should be left on the bus. The bus that takes students to WOW will not necessarily be the same bus that takes them back to school.

Students will gather by group in the courtyard prior to beginning their journey through the ten industry-specific worlds. They will be greeted and meet their tour guide and wranglers before the tours begin. They are required to wear their backpack and stay with their group at all times. Teachers, chaperones, and counselors must always stay with their students. Volunteer tour guides will guide students through the event.

Worlds are grouped into zones, with 2-3 worlds in each zone. Students will have 30 minutes in each zone. Students remain in their zone until the signal is given and tour guides take them to the next zone. Students may choose where to spend their time within each zone. Students will not move to the next zone until all students are accounted for. Please help make sure your students stay with their class. Volunteers will be assigned to help you with this.

Students are asked not to be on electronic devices while at WOW. This includes phones, earbuds, etc. Employers are here to interact with students. Students need to be respectful of their time and commitment to WOW.

WOW volunteers will be identified by their WOW VOLUNTEER shirt. They are here to assist employers and students and keep everyone SAFE! Please reach out to them with anything you may need. Contact numbers for event leaders are at the back of this booklet.

Photography, video, and media. You may take photos of your students unless prohibited by your school district or school. Please share photos by using #northfloridaWOW on all social media posts.

We recommend teachers present the information in this guide to students prior to attending WOW. The lesson plan is included in this packet and is available on Canvas. The lesson may be presented as a stand-alone lesson or integrated into your existing curriculum. Florida Standards that could be met through completing the lesson plan and attending WOW are included at the end of this packet.

Students will begin with an interest assessment on the new Xello College and Career Readiness platform. The assessment is very engaging, and students will enjoy learning a little more about themselves and potential career matches. Students can further research industries, careers within industries, and local employers hiring in these industries in TalentHub, located in ClassLink.

Students will go on a WOW Scavenger Hunt using the accompanying WOW Book. This will encourage students to explore the ten industries prior to arriving at the expo. Students will not bring the WOW Book to the event.

Stress to students they must use their time wisely and go to the worlds that interest them most in each zone. There may not be enough time to visit each activity in each world.

Complete the WOW Pre-survey.

After the event, please have students complete the WOW Post-survey to help organizers make positive changes for 2024.

In this lesson, students will learn about career groups to prepare them for attending and participating in the World of Works North Florida event.

Identify individual interests of students that correlate to potential careers in our region.

Discuss the relationship between career path decisions in high school and their effect on the life paths of students.

Discuss a basis for choosing educational pathways for secondary and post-secondary years of education and beyond.

Identify and discuss high-demand, high-wage occupations in our region. Discuss further training opportunities for desired careers in your school system’s CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs and regional community colleges.

LESSON PLAN

Title of Lesson:

Connect to Your Future

Overview/Annotation:

2023-2024 School Year

In this lesson, students will experience ten career pathways through hands-on activities presented by industry partners.

Essential Question(s):

• What is the purpose of the North Florida Worlds of Work (WOW) event?

• What careers are available in your county in the career worlds of Construction, Education & Training, Energy & Utilities, Engineering & Environment, Healthcare, Hospitality & Tourism, Manufacturing, Automotive, & Logistics, Public Safety, Technology, Professional Services?

• What careers are most interesting to me?

• How does WOW tie into my 4-Year Plan?

Learning Objective(s): The students will:

1. Identify how their individual interests correlate to potential careers in our region.

2. State the relationship between math, science, communications, and interpersonal skills with success in various occupations.

3. Discuss the relationships between career path decisions in high school and their effect on life paths of students.

4. Discuss a basis for choosing educational pathways for secondary and post-secondary years of education and beyond.

5. Identify and discuss high-demand, high-wage occupations in our region.

6. Discuss further training opportunities and desired careers in your school system’s CTE programs and regional community colleges.

Conceptual Outline:

1. Prepare for WOW

A. Overview

B. Construction

C. Education & Training

D. Energy & Utilities

E. Engineering & Environment

F. Healthcare

G. Hospitality & Tourism

H. Manufacturing, Automotive, Logistics, & Transportation

I. Professional Services

J. Public Safety

K. Technology

2. Career Expo

A. October 19-20, 2023

B. Lively Technical College & Tallahassee Community College

C. Student Instructions

3. Follow up on WOW Experience

A. Discussion

B. Communicate/network with exhibitors

C. Post-Survey

Materials, Equipment, and Technology Resources:

Materials:

1. WOW Booklet

2. Canvas Course

3. Scavenger Hunt

4. Xello

5. TalentHub (www.talenthubTLH.com)

Equipment:

1. Computer for teacher

2. Projection system

3. Student computers or devices with Internet access

Procedures/Activities:

Teacher Preparation: Review materials

Pre-WOW Lesson

1. Students will log on to North Florida WOW CANVAS course from ClassLink

2. Students will complete the Pre-Survey (located in Canvas)

3. Here are some guiding questions you can ask your students before they begin Xello

• Ask students what careers might be available in our community.

• As students are suggesting careers, ask what kind of education it takes for the job, and what kind of money they can earn at the job.

• Remind them there are many high-wage job opportunities in our region.

4. Students will do the Matchmaker activity in Xello which is in their ClassLink

5. Students will do the scavenger hunt with the WOW books and can use TalentHub (located in ClassLink) to further research local employers, jobs, and training for at least one career match.

6. Discuss and handle logistics for WOW trip. The teacher can refer to the Teacher Guide for more information. Students should not bring books to the expo.

WOW Trip: See the Teacher Guide for details regarding the trip. Stress to students they must use time wisely and go to the Worlds that interest them the most in each zone. There may not be enough time to experience every exhibit. Students should not bring books or backpacks to the expo.

Post-WOW Class Discussion and Activity: Students should identify their top experiences at WOW and complete the post-survey.

Assessment:

1. Class Participation

2. Wow Student Book Scavenger Hunt

3. WOW Attendance and Engagement

4. Pre-Survey & Post-Survey

5. Canvas Coursework

6. Xello Matchmaker

7. TalentHub Career Cards liked

Standards:

SS.912.E.1.9 Describe how the earnings of workers are determined.

TH.912.F.2.2 Assess the skills needed for theatre-related jobs in the community to support career selection.

WL.K12.IH.3.4 Exchange detailed information related to areas of mutual interest including careers of choice, job opportunities, etc.

SS.912.FL.1.1 Discuss that people choose jobs or careers for which they are qualified based on non-income factors, such as job satisfaction, independence, risk, family, or location.

SS.912.FL.1.3 Evaluate ways people can make more informed education, job, or career decisions by evaluating the benefits and costs of different choices.

SC.912.CSPC.2.13 Predict future careers and the technologies that may exist based on current technology trends.

SS.912.P.20.1 Identify careers in psychological science and practice.

SS.912.P.20.3 Identify degree requirements for psychologists and psychology related careers.

WOW STUDENT BOOK SCAVENGER HUNT

1. How many career worlds are in WOW 2023?

a. 12

b. 9

c. 10

2. What kind of careers are mentioned in the Danfoss ad?

a. Green

b. Part-time

c. Maintenance

3. What program lets a high school student earn high school credit and college credit at the same time?

a. Apprenticeship

b. Dual Enrollment

c. On-the-job Training

4. What world provides, produces, and moves products we need every day?

a. Public Safety

b. Manufacturing, Logistics, and Automotive

c. Education

5. What is the average starting salary of a Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installer?

a. $33,260

b. $47,510

c. $90,940

6. Painters, Project Managers, Pipefitters, and Roofers are all in which world?

a. Construction

b. Hospitality & Tourism

c. Engineering

7. What is the salary range for a career as a power line installer?

a. $62,290 - $102,600

b. $51,650 - $106,580

c. $27,480 - $34,810

8. The World of would be good for a student who enjoys working outside of an office, is detail oriented, and works well with a team.

a. Hospitality & Tourism

b. Public Safety

c. Energy & Utilities

WOW STUDENT BOOK SCAVENGER HUNT

9. A Pharmacy Technician is required to have a certificate. How long does it take to get a certificate?

a. More time than an associate degree

b. Less time than an associate degree

c. No certificate is needed

10. What education is required for a CAD Operator?

a. Associate

b. High School

c. Doctorate

11. You want a job in Manufacturing. What are two companies you would work for?

a. Hardee’s and McDonald’s

b. Altrua and Danfoss

c. Marriott and Social Catering

12. If you are interested in designing buildings, ship, airplanes, or even electronic devices, consider a career in __.

a. Hospitality

b. Engineering & Environment

c. Energy & Utilities

13. What is the salary range for a veterinary tech?

a. $27,480 - $34,810

b. $62,290 - $102,600

c. $47,370 - $71,950

14. Healthcare careers require math, science, and computer skills.

a. Basic

b. Strong

c. None

16. If science is one of your favorite subjects, which WORLD of careers should you consider?

a. Healthcare

b. Hospitality & Tourism

c. Professional Services

17. How many jobs in Professional Services could be learned right out of high school?

a. 0

b. 7-9

c. 14+

18. Which of these skills are important for success in Hospitality & Tourism?

a. Excellent customer service

b. Flexibility

c. Teamwork

d. All of the above

19. Careers in the food industry often involve working with ________.

a. Large equipment

b. Animals

c. The public

20. What WORLD do these careers fall under? Welder, Quality Inspector, Machinist, Forklift Operator, Industrial Engineer.

a. Healthcare

b. Manufacturing, Automotive, Logistics, & Transportation

c. Public Safety

21. What is the highest salary shown for careers in Education?

a. Teacher

b. Professor

c. Bus Driver

22. Public Safety careers require __________.

a. Physical fitness

b. Dependability

c. Communication skills

d. All of the above

23. Which of these jobs requires a sense of justice and desire to protect others?

a. Dispatcher

b. Web developer

c. Marketing Director

24. What is the salary range for an electronic technician?

a. $42,990 - $61,950

b. $34,410 - $74,300

c. $30,110 - $71,240

25. What company would hire someone interested in building custom cabinets?

a. Woodlane

b. Danfoss

c. Miller’s

26. Share your story on Instagram or Facebook with which hashtag?

a. #northfloridawow

b. #WOWNFL

c. #WOWTLH

WOW CONTACTS

WOW Coordinators

Katie Harwood, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce

Email: kharwood@talchamber.com

Cell: (772) 631-3527

Corrie Melton, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce

Email: cmelton@talchamber.com

Cell: (850) 570-0613

WOW Education Coordinator

Chelsea Williams, Leon County Schools

Email: williamsc9@leonschools.net

Cell: (850) 933-5558

WOW Volunteer Coordinator

Jaynie Sundberg, Capital City Bank

Email: sundberg.jaynie@ccbg.com

Cell: (850) 559-3435

Other Day-Of Contacts

BJ Van Camp, Lively Technical College

Email: vancampbj@leonschools.net

Cell: (850) 339-7495

Shelly Bell, Tallahassee Community College

Email: shelly.bell@tcc.fl.edu

Cell: (850) 491-4608