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Attendance Final work on Elevator Pitches Book Creator Assign 6 on Teams and also Elevator Pitch Recordings Assign 7 on Teams. 

Attendance What is an elevator pitch? Why is having one in your memory/ready important? Elevator Pitches    - Video. Your Turn - Time to WRITE! PowerPoint!  Next Up - Create PowerPoint Project with 6 Slides. Pls make it fun/pretty! Colours/Pictures etc.  Elevator Pitch  Slide 1 - Title Page - Elevator Pitch  Slide 2 - Who are you? Your Name & Fav Activity. Slide 3 - Your background -You are a student at RSS. Also - review any past work or volunteer experience thus far in 1-2 sentences. Slide 4 - What can you offer? Name 3 traits/skills that you have that would be valuable in the workplace. Slide 5 - The Ask - In your own words. Eg. "I would love an opportunity to work with you." or "I believe I would be an asset to your organization because . . ." Slide 6 - The Close - In your own words. E.g. "Thank you so much for taking the time to have this conversation with me. I look forward to your reply." Where to save your completed work?  *Save your PowerPoin

Attendance.  Mini Lessons  - New BC Reg's Re: Under 16 workers. 4 Day Work Week - a new reality for Ontario residents?  Mini Lesson - Minimalism vs. Materialism Class to view the following video 1st :)  A rich life with less stuff | The Minimalists | TEDxWhitefish Group work.  Split the class into groups of max 4. Have groups complete the following questions. All names on 1 piece of paper to hand in with answers.  Group Work Questions: 1. Materialism - What is it? In your own words - (teacher may need to assist). 2. How does materialism (excess stuff) affect our lives? future careers? life goals? 3. Minimalism - What is it? In your own words -  4. What was your favourite part of the video? Why? Class Discussion re: answers to above questions once all groups have completed their work. 15 min group work time allocation. 

Attendance Note: Any students who have not completed Assign 1-5 on Teams please head to your resource rooms to do so now.  Finish - Viewing of Expedition Happiness -Netflix 1 hr. 33. 1 hour onwards. Last 33 min.  Topic: Perceptions of Happiness  Class Discussion/Group Work - post film viewing.  What is the meaning of: Life? What is the meaning of a 'Career?'  What is the meaning of: Work/Life Balance? Do you want to live to work? Or work to live? Are there other alternative options? 

 Attendance.  Mental Health and Wellness Day 1 with Ms. Sykes.

Attendance Note: Any students who have not completed Assign 1-5 on Teams please head to your resource rooms to do so now.  Viewing of Expedition Happiness -Netflix 1 hr. 33. Oct 7 - got to 1 hr. Remaining 33 min next class.  Topic: Perceptions of Happiness  Class Discussion/Group Work - post film viewing.  What is the meaning of: Life? What is the meaning of a 'Career?'  What is the meaning of: Work/Life Balance? Do you want to live to work? Or work to live? Are there other alternative options? 

  Bird Personality Test (DOPE) Offices  can be funny things. They’re where we spend 50% of our time, hanging out with people that we wouldn’t normally cross paths with in our everyday lives. Sometimes, this can be a great thing, as you can end up meeting people you really click with. Other times, it’s glaringly obvious that the only thing in common is the company you work for. But regardless of whether of not you’ve got an  office bestie , it’s vital for your  career  progression (and sanity) to get along with your workmates. The first step to building strong inter-office relationships is understanding the different personalities you’re working with. That’s why career expert  Richard Stephenson  created the  DOPE personality test . Nope, it’s not a test to check whether you’re cool or if you’re using performance-enhancing drugs.  DOPE stands for the four bird types: Dove, Owl, Peacock and Eagle. The test is based around the idea that in the workplace, everyone fits into one of these fo