Occupational Outlook Handbook Careers

Grade 645 min

aligned to Research Various Careers, Comparing Salaries And Qualifications

Learning Objective

I can research careers in the Occupational Outlook Handbook and compare their salaries and qualifications.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

How to Search the Occupational Outlook Handbook

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to find the median pay for a baker and the median pay for a carpenter. Which job has a higher median pay? Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to find out what education is typically needed to become a registered nurse and what education is typically needed to become a software developer. Which job typically requires more education? Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to find the job outlook (predicted growth over 10 years) for a medical assistant and for an electrician. Which job is predicted to grow faster?

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