Searching For Experience: #2 Visit the Workplaceclick here to print lesson guide It’s a Fact! Each year, over 60,000 people from around the world get a glimpse into how the motorcycle giant, Harley Davidson, builds its popular bikes by participating in a factory tours. While your neighborhood may not command such a highly acclaimed business or factory, workplace tours of almost any business facility will give you additional information and insight into the world of work. You will see firsthand a variety of career options within a single business operation and get a better idea of how jobs are interconnected.
Careers in Gear The Harley Davidson Factory is not a option for us, but you can get a good idea about the company culture and the kinds of jobs people do in this Careers in Gear video. California Tours There are many factory tours available in California and here are several you might consider:
You will learn a lot by visiting a business in your own neighborhood. Many business owners would be thrilled to welcome college students and to showoff what their business contributes to the community. You may want to ask several other classmates to join you or set up a small tour that would benefit an entire class. Here are some questions to consider before setting up a workplace tour. Enter the information on your Career Clues Worksheet.
Although this is a much more comprehensive and personalized approach, look at how Vocation Vacations encourages people to “test drive” a career.
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