Care Economy Career Sampler Course
The Care Economy Career Sampler course offers curricular competencies and content which can be introduced through career specific modules. It features many jumping off points for inquiry activities, educating students on how to utilize critical thinking skills and analysis to solve scenarios. Students will learn what they need to KNOW, DO and UNDERSTAND to be successful pursuing careers in the Care Economy Sector.
The rationale behind this Career Sampler course is for students to gain a greater understanding of the breadth and depth of opportunities about "in demand" careers in the Care Economy sector. Students learn to define who they are by what they value. One value common to all occupations in this sector is "care for the vulnerable". This course offers students tools and resources to acquire skills and apply strategies that increase their ability to think and act Independent Schoolly.
1) Career life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting and personalizing one's education experiences and options. 2) Well-being and self-care support excellence, learning and competence. 3) Awareness of diverse world views enables understanding of complex communities and opens pathways to inclusivity and accessibility. 4)The desire to help and serve others is a value shared by all occupations in the care economy sector.
The Care Economy is the umbrella under which many other sectors reside. These economic sectors involve paid and unpaid caregiving, including childcare, elder care and long-term care, allied health, education and emergency response occupations. They represent the fastest expanding economic sectors globally and feature "in-demand" careers.