Lesson 1: Nonprofit and Profit Careers
Handout 1

Careers

Interview an adult about their career. Use the following questions to get a conversation started, but add your own questions. Use additional sheets of paper, if necessary.

Name of adult

Current employment

Is the job part of a nonprofit organization?

What is the goal of the organization?

What training was required to obtain this position?

Does the business provide a good or a service?

Does the business require human capital, capital equipment, or a natural resource (or a combination)?

What is the most enjoyable part of the job?

What is the least enjoyable part of the job?

What personal interests led you to this type of work?

What advice do you have for young people about choosing a career?