Blog post #5

Over the course of the summer, I have learned many useful things through this summer class. I am incredibly grateful for the numerous things I've learned this summer. I am grateful for learning many new things about myself through waybook and its many personality questionnaire. I learned what my strengths and weaknesses were, what things motivated me, and I got to publish my goals. I also thought all the information I learned about how important it was to have and to maintain a budget was very important. It made me realize how important a budget is in managing your money. My internship taught me to work hard even on seemingly simple tasks because these tasks add up to contribute to the organization running efficiently. This was especially true when I was tasked with updating a community partners spreadsheet. It was a very easy task, but CFI relies on it to streamline their marketing process. I learned some very interesting things about myself. I learned that I handle social situations well. I also value judgement very highly.

Finance lesson on interest

1. If you put $500 into a regular savings account in the bank when you are 18 years old, and add $50 each month, how much will you have when you are 68 years old (50 years later)? $39,500.23

2. If you put $500 into a regular savings account in the bank when you are 30 years old, and add $50 each month, how much will you have when you are 68 years old (38 years later)? $28,301.40

3. If you put $500 into a regular savings account in the bank when you are 40 years old, and add $50 each month, how much will you have when you are 68 years old (28 years later)? $19,938.10

4. If you put $5000 into a regular savings account in the bank when you are 30 years old, and add $500 each month, how much will you have when you are 68 years old (50 years later)?$395,002.25

5. If you put $5000 into a regular savings account in the bank when you are 40 years old, and add $500 each month, how much will you have when you are 68 years old (28 years later)?$199,381.03

This makes me want to get a savings account and put a lot of money in it.

Savings and Credit Interest Blog

1. If you put $500 into a regular savings account in the bank when you are 18 years old, and add $50 each month, how much will you have when you are 68 years old (50 years later)?

$39,500.23

2. If you put $500 into a regular savings account in the bank when you are 30 years old, and add $50 each month, how much will you have when you are 68 years old (38 years later)?

$28, 301.40

3. If you put $500 into a regular savings account in the bank when you are 40 years old, and add $50 each month, how much will you have when you are 68 years old (28 years later)?

$19,938.10

4. If you put $5000 into a regular savings account in the bank when you are 30 years old, and add $500 each month, how much will you have when you are 68 years old (50 years later)?

$283,013.98

5. If you put $5000 into a regular savings account in the bank when you are 40 years old, and add $500 each month, how much will you have when you are 68 years old (28 years later)?

$199,381.03

6. If you put $500 into a regular savings account in the bank when you are 17 years old, and add $20 each month, how much will you have when you are 47 years old (30 years later)?

$9,022.30

This makes me think…that the sooner one starts to invest in a savings account, the more it will benefit in the future.

Week 2 Blog

I communicated effectively and acted with diligence at my internship. I would have to communicate with not only my workers, but the visitors who come by everyday. I also asked a couple of questions to my supervisor before attempting to complete and assignment. It proves to my supervisor that I am greatly dedicated to the assignment.

Blog 5

Blog #5 - Completed in preparation for our LAST WEEK! 

I am grateful for the opportunity of doing my internship at Brewer Phillips. A cool experience this summer that I am grateful for is having the opportunity to experience what it is like being a Cosmetologist. I saw how a stylist really needs to connect with their client, so they understand what their client wants and I learn some skills you need to really love this career. Also, it did really help me realize if I do want to be a stylist. One good thing I learned in class is I learned how to use more my GMail. Also, I learned about the Work Readiness Skills, that I didn't even know existed! Now, that I learned what the Work Readiness Skills are that is one thing that's makes me different this summer because from now on I am going to try to put these skills in practice at any job. Although, It was a little hard for me to keep on with the tasks, I am glad I made it through!

• I learned that I can accomplish what I want
  • We used Waybook to learn about my Strengths, Values, Personality, Biology, and Passion. I think Way book was not that incorrect on some things it said and I actually got to learn more a little more about me.

Blog 3

Blog #3 - Completed as homework in preparation for Week 4

Think about what you want to be doing after high school:

• Option 3: If you don’t know if you want to go to college or not, write about what you think you might want to be doing in your future and where you might want to live.  Write also about the experiences you want to have to help you decide what you want to do.  Do you need to live in other countries? Do you need to do some service? Do you need to interview people?
• I'm not sure yet if I want to go to college because first of all it's very expensive, but then another part of me does really want to go. I would want to go to college because I would be the first to graduate in my family. Also, my little 8 year old brother really looks up to me and I know that if he sees that I graduated from college, he will too, want to graduate from college. Furthermore, I also have a few job experiences and I don't want to work myself off when I can be get paid better without killing myself. I don't need to live in other countries, but If  I wanted to I can. No, I don't need to interview people,

Blog #2 - Use this template

Blog Prompt:

Describe AN EXAMPLE of how you used the Work Readiness Skills in your internship in a positive way, or in a way that supported success.  Describe the situation and what you learned.  Describe an example of how your Work Readiness Skill weakness/area of growth held you back, or caused you to have to work harder.

Example of using one of the Work Readiness Skills in a positive way that supported my success: being Honest is one of the Work Readinees Skills and I think it helped me in a positive way because I told my teacher that I had missed a class and if that I had missed any work. This helped my success because by being honest my teacher told me what I was missing and I was able to complete what I had missed.

What I learned from my example: I learned that if your honest in life and not a lire everything everyhting works out in a positive way and people have a good image of you.

Example of a Work Readiness Skill Weakness that held me back this week.  Explain what needs to change or what you need to do differently. The Work Readiness Skill I need to work on is being Dedicated. I try to stay on task but I still don't finish all my work on time. That really needs to change because if I don't finish on time in class, then I have more homework to do after school. Or I might not get the credit for it, because it might be do at the end of class and I don't have it completed.

week 3 blog

I am not yet sure what I want to do regarding my career. I love living in California and I think there are many different career options here. I want to do another internship in a different career field to help me decide what I may want to do.

week 4 blog

• The total of my future expenses each year are $44,200.  I know this is logical because my primary sources for information are Learnvest.com.
• According to work.chron.com I can likely count on making $ $64,500 each year in my future job as a Stylist. My education/training to get that job will cost $25,000 total for all years of training.
• I want to save $5,000 for my rainy day fund each year, and $5,000 for retirement each year.  If I save $5,000 for retirement each year, by the time I am 65 years old I will have $325,000 plus interest.
• Comparing my future income and expenses makes me think that I want a higher paying job. 

Week 2 Blog entry

I used my work readiness skills in a couple of helpful ways last week. I communicated with my supervisor well. I had to tell him what times I would be working that week, which required me to communicate with him through email. I was very diligent in my work. I was tasked with creating a binder and updating a community partners spread sheet. I worked hard on both tasks, finishing my work efficiently. I did my work how they wanted it, as well as in a pretty small amount of time.

Week 3 After High School

After high School i want to work really hard the summer to save money for college. I need to start college thats the first thing is in my mind that i really need to go to college
I would like to focus on criminal justice I would like to be a P.O. in 10 years.

Blog Post Week 4

     The total of my future expenses are about $65,000 according to Zillow.com, ford.com, finaid.com and ehealthinsurance.com. According to USnews.com, I can likely count on making about $67,500 each year in my future job as a market research analyst. In order to become a market research analyst, I need to at least have a bachelor's degree. This would likely cost about $40,000. I want to save $6,000 a year for my rainy day fund and about $18,000 for retirement. If I save $18,000 a year for retirement, by the time I'm 65, I will have $756,000 plus interest. Comparing my future income and expenses makes me realize how important a budget will be. It can be very easy to overspend and be wasteful with your money if you don't have a budget. Without a budget, you become very susceptible to spending your money on things that aren't necessary. Being able to actually look at a budget that tells you what to spend your money on can be very helpful. This also allowed me to see how quickly expenses can add up if you aren't careful by monitoring your spending. 

Week 2 blog

I used the work readiness skill of communication when I emailed my supervisor that I was going to be coming in late one day because of conflicts with my job.

Also, I am always tolerant and respectful while working at my internship. I always dress appropriately and speak in a mature manner.

A slight weakness I had was with  my time management skills. I was scheduled to work at the internship the same time I was scheduled to work at my other job. Luckily I was able to take care of it by communicating with my internship supervisor.

I cant think of any other work readiness skills I struggled with that week.

Week 4 Blog

The total of my future expenses each year are approximately $36,687.  I know this is logical because my primary source for information is the internet.

According to Onlinemphdegree.net, I can likely count on making $56,000 each year in my future job as a Public Health Social Worker.  My education/training to get that job will cost around $148,000 total for all years of training to receive a bachelor degree in Social Work.

In total, I will have $19,313 dollars left after my yearly expenses. Therefore, I will split the money in half; I want to save $9,656.50 for my rainy day fund each year, and $9,656.50 for retirement each year.  If I save $9,656.50 for retirement each year, by the time I am 65 years old I will have $366,947 plus interest.

Comparing my future income and expenses makes me think I may be capable of living comfortably. With my future income, I am able to comfortably live after my yearly expenses and up to my retirement. 

Week 3 Entry

After high school I plan on attending a college. As of right now, I would like to be a business major. Business majors can have many jobs. These jobs include accountants, operations research analysts, and market research analysts.

Market Research Analyst:
1.Average Pay: $60,300
2. Analysts in the bay area  make much more then other locations.
3. To become a market research analyst, you need at least a bachelor's degree. Having a specialty in math, statistics, computer science, and business administration are all helpful.
4. You need to be very driven and organized to be an analyst. You need to be deadline driven. The workload is pretty big, so you need to be able to deal with stress pretty well.

Operations Research Analyst:
1. Average Pay: $72,100
2. Analysts living in New York City make almost $60,000 more than the average. San Diego, Salinas, and Santa Rosa California are also very well paying cities for operations research analysts.
3. Need a bachelor's degree in math, business, or industrial engineering. Employers favor those with a master's degree.
4. You need to be able to work inside and outside an office environment. You need to be able to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines. You need strong communication as well as good analytical and mathematical skills.

Accountant:
1. Average Pay: $63,550
2. Accountants in New york, Ocean City, and Newark make more then other locations.
3. Need to at least have a bachelor's degree in accounting. You could also become a certified accountant.
4. Should expect long hours during tax season. Need to be able to work in a deadline oriented job. Computer skills are also vital. You also need to be able to travel often.

Week Three- After High School

After high school, I am planning on attending a four year university. I am most likely planning on double majoring in both Social Work and Art. I am in hopes of pursuing a career as a social worker, either in public health or child welfare. I have also encountered the idea of an art therapist, but I am not fully aware of the work it requires.

•  Public Health Social Worker
• Average salary: $56,000 ( in USD as of July 24, 2013 )
• Geographic location: those who work as a social worker in urban area tend to earn a greater salary than those who don't. 
• Education: you may earn a bachelor degree in Social Work, unless you're interested in a more steady, better paying career, it is recommended to pursue a master degree in Social Work and a bachelor degree in either sociology or psychology. 
• Personalities: if interested in pursuing a career as a public health social worker, you must qualify with the following:
• compassionate among others, especially those who are in need
• great listening skills
• good problem solving
• time management
• people skills
• organization
• Child Welfare Social Worker
• Average salary: $40,680 ( $19.56 median wage as of 2011)
• Geographic location: those who work as a social worker in urban areas tend to earn a greater salary than those who don't. 
• Education: you may earn a bachelor degree in Social Work, unless you're interested in a more steady, better paying career, it is recommended to pursue a master degree in Social Work and a bachelor degree in either sociology or psychology
• Personalities: if interested in pursuing a career as a child welfare social worker, you must qualify as the following:
• sensitivity
• compassionate among children
• love for children
• willing to meet with the child and his/her family regularly 
• good problem solving
• great listening skills
• Art Therapist
• Average salary: $30,000-$40,000 (those with experience can earn $100,000+)
• Geographic location: people who are in most need, or obtain a mental illness tend to be found more in urban areas. Therefor, art therapists who are found in urban areas obtain a greater salary than those who aren't. 
• Education: it is intended to earn a master degree in Art, preferably Art Therapy. You are also required to complete 1,000 hours of supervise treatment and authorize with the Art Therapy Credentials. 
• Personalities: if interested in pursuing a career as an art therapist, you must qualify with the following:
• identify with people of all backgrounds 
• patient
• creative
• compassionate 

Example of using one of the Work Readiness Skills in a positive way that supported my success: my skill is that I'm hard working.I help out a lot.I take care of the kids, and make sure they don't get ran-over when we cross the street.

What I learned from my example:

I need to communicate we'll and be more dedicated 

Example of a Work Readiness Skill Weakness that held me back this week.  Explain what needs to change or what you need to do differently. My weakness is being on time for work and break. and letting her know when I'm not going to be at work.i don't communicate well.

Tiffany Blog 2

Skill for success: I'm hard working, i helped little girls use a sewing machine.
When people ask me for help id do my best. I listen when im being spoken to.


Skill that is holding me back: i do not communicate well sometimes. When im on break i get distracted and end up taking too long .


What i learned: i learned that i need to be more dedicated and on time.

Example of using one of the Work Readiness Skills in a positive way that supported my success: I was tolerant and respectful when we are told to do things like run extra drills, to not moan like others or somewhat argue with the coach.

What I learned from my example: that the coach's look at you for more positive things

Example of a Work Readiness Skill Weakness that held me back this week.  Explain what needs to change or what you need to do differently. i do not communicate well, i get in arguements and stuff with people very easily because of bad communication, like not always talking nice to other people

Working On The Skills I Need To Growth

this week i used my communication skills i try to communicated more with the people i need to communicated with so am happy about that. i been on time to my internship and the class for the internship. So am still working on it but am doing good! :)
but am very disappointed because i didn't got the fire department internship :(

Tiffany's Goals , Habits , Allies

Goals for the Summer of 2014

- Finish my internship get a letter recommendation from my supervisor and get paid.
- Do well in career class be on time , come to every single class.

Goals after Summer of 2014

- Get a job at Starbucks
- Get a car with Alia by July 2015
- Keep working on my body and be more healthy each and every day
Future Goals
- After high school to go collage and study to be a Pharmacist
-Get into a collage in the bay area.

Habits

-Stop watching tv
-Stop waking up late

Allies

-Alia
-Dad
-Ms. Horton
-Ms. Allen
- Western Bonime
-Professor Duran
-Ms.Rosen

Alia's goals, habits, and allies

Many goals


Goals for this year:
- JOB: Get a job at Starbucks, by end of the summer
- be on time for school and do my homework by the first day of school
-being organized
- I want to make a whole dinner by end of summer.
-play soccer

Goals for next year:
- CAR, save up enough for a car by July 2015 with tiffany
- to be fit and healthy the start of summer: I want to regularly drink at least one glass of water each day. Eat more vegetables and fruit.

Habits
-A habit I want to break is eating bad food
- A habit I want to build, is eating healthy and exercising regularly

Allies
-Tiffany
-Nico
-Mom
-Aunt
-Mrs.Horton
-Mrs Allen
-Western
-Duran
-Ms.Rosen

goals-now: one of my goals for now is to learn more about photography and setting up pictures. another goal is to enter highschool and football doing well.

goals-future: some of my future goals are graduating freshman year with good grades and once done with highschool a few years from now go to a college.

habits-now: putting forth effort and determination

habits-future: having a better work ethic

allies: my mom and my friend

Throughout my summer internship at Brewer Philips, I hope to gain more knowledge. My goal in life isn't  to be a cosmetologist. However, I'm hoping to get a taste, of what a cosmetologist actually does. Also, what fields would require a cosmetologist. At Brewer Philips, I've seen the atmosphere, people work with. Brewer Philips, is an actual hair salon, located in Fourth street in San Rafael. It's a very spacious place. In the front, they have rows of chairs. with a front desk, that  makes sure you get  treated well. Then you have two rows of working areas for the employees. As you go further down, you will find the place where they wash peoples hair. Further down, you have the kitchen and across there's two bathrooms. At the far end, you'll find the washing machines and where they prepare the chemicals for ones hair. They all seem to get along and have a normal life style. However, it's not as easy as it seems. They have to always be making critical analysis. They have to guess, what their customer would like. Sometimes, you get people, who came from other salons. That's something that, made me admire them for. Mostly because, the person is already blue and their hair is already destroyed. Its nice to see them treat the customers nice. Especially seeing the customer leave happy.honestly, I enjoyed every second I was  there. It was certainly a learning factor.
I can't wait to return on Saturday!

Goals: One of my short- term goals is to finish my internship successfully and complete everything I need to do this summer. Another short-term goal is to finish my last year in high school.  I want to graduate with good grades. One of my long-term goals is to go to college, although I still don't know what career I want to get.

Habits: Try to stay positive. I try avoiding stress. I always try for my will to overcome my laziness.

Allies: My two allies are my mom and my sister. I know I can always ask them for help.

My Goals Blog Yesica

Goals:            Now                                       Future
Be successful in my 2 internship                      Graduate from High School next year
most important get the Fire Department        with good grades.
internship


Hobbits: Communicate                                 Try to be more on time

Allies: Foster parents                                     Family
                                                                      Boss

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Goals:
Now: be apart of a soccer academy club
Future: get scouted to a university

Habits:
Now: communicating with people
Future: public speaking

Allies:
Now: Avid teacher/parents
Future: Boss

Colin's Goals, Habits, and Allies

Goals, Habits, and Allies

Colin Galeste

Goals: Now

          I want to be admitted into one of my top choices of college.

Goals: Future
         I want to be able to visit other parts of the world.

Habits: Now
         I am respectful and tolerant of other people. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Habits: Future
        I want to communicate more effectively. I don't check my email very often, so I nee to do that in order to be a good communicator.

Allies: Now
        Mr Davison, he helped me get my internship and helped me through the entire process.

Allies: Future
        I would like to have an ally that is wiser then I am and would be able to advise me in things I haven't done before.

Goals, Habits, Allies

My goal right now is to improve my communication skills, and be able to communicate with my boss/teachers more efficiently as well as improve my confidence.

My future goal is to attend college after I graduate from high school.

As of now, I have a bad habit of being shy and poorly communicating.

A future habit I would like to have for this upcoming school year is to complete and turn in all of my homework on time.

Allies I have right now is my supervisor Mrs. Horton, and the other people doing the same internship as me.

Allies I will have in the future are my coworkers, and boss.

Week 1- Goals

Goals

• Now
• Achieve the best of grades in high school
• Get into colleges that are in my top list
• Future
• Achieving in college
• Find a successful job after college

Habits

• Now
• working with my best ability on an assignment
• Future
• showing up earlier
• better, professional communication with others, specifically those who I may work with
• organization

Allies

• Future
• an ally that has a large amount of connections to those of the art community

Welcome!

Welcome to the Summer Career Academy Blog for Art.  Art for our group will include Film, Fashion, Performing Arts, and Public Art.  Create your blog posts here.  Don't forget that each week you must (1) write a blog post, (2) comment on a post within your blog, and (3) comment on a post in a different blog group.  Any questions, just let your instructor know!

Best,

Professor Duran and Mr. Morales