Assignment: To gain current agricultural job market information through the use of the Internet and to process this information using word processing.

Prior Knowledge and Skills: How to use search methods on the Internet

How to create a document using word processing

Materials and Resources: Internet connection

Web Site for Labor Market Information Site:

Word processing capabilities

Suggested Activities:

On Prince Edward Island, agriculture employs one out of every four people. Agriculture is so much more than farming; agriculture is technology. Not only do we need individuals to grow our food, but we also need highly skilled individuals to ensure that these products get to our tables in a safe and efficient manner. As exciting new careers emerge in the field of Agri-Science, well-trained and educated people will be needed to serve these new technologies and the new job opportunities.

There are many professional careers associated with agriculture and trained people are needed to fill these positions. Career opportunities can range from research scientists to agricultural lenders to marketing analysts to international consultants. It is important to recognize the variety of jobs that are considered an agricultural career as well as the training required to fill these jobs and the outlook for job futures in the chosen job.

There are many services available to individuals over the Internet to aid in making good career choices. One such service is that provided by Human Resources Development Canada. Many options are available including: Labor Market Information Service, Career Information Site, Job Futures, and the Job Bank, as well as many more features. By going on-line early such as in high school, many educated choices can be made with regards to which agricultural career to pursue depending on the training required and job availabilities.

1. Internet Application (Individual)

b) Find information on various Labor Market Information topics, if available such as:

Short Term Employment Prospects by Occupation in P.E.I.

Employment Potential and Limited Employment Potential

c) Scan the lists and select all of the jobs that are listed that could be considered an agricultural career.

d) From this list, try to identify the top three job descriptions that you could see yourself pursuing; whether it means going straight to work or continuing an education after high school.

e) Read the information available on these three particular top job picks.

f) Write a one page report

Include: - a list of some of the agricultural jobs available

- overview of why you picked the top three

- identify your number one job choice

(Note: additional searching at this web site may be needed to come to a conclusion)

- describe your number one job choice by including the following:

- Job Title

- Job Description

- Training Required

- Wages and Benefits

- Possible Employers

- Future Job Prospects

- Interactive Instruction (Computer Technology)

- Independent Study (Computer Assisted)

- Written Report Rubric