My class of eighth graders had an opportunity to go to Sheldon, IA. We got the chance to be in a classroom with a person who talked to us about their jobs. There were several jobs to choose from and, you were able to choose three different jobs and learn more about each one. I chose Wildlife and Park Management, Agriculture Business, and Culinary Arts. I learned so much more about the jobs. They told us what classes you should take and where in the job you would best fit.
The first one that I went to was Park and Wildlife Management. That one was very interesting! I learned more about the job, what they do, how they do it, and so much more. She even brought live animals in to show us. She brought a frog, turtle, and a salamander! She told us some of the jobs that you can take like a park ranger, DNR, and a magazine editor for wildlife. For each table there would be a different setting, or type of animal. She brought in animal skins, fossils, eggs, bugs, and so much more. I learned that this job is an independent kind of job. You would have a list of things to do one day, and you would work on it for a couple of days. She told me she liked the job, and I think I would like it too!
The second class I went to was Agriculture-Business. I wanted to go to this one because I live on a farm, and I love to go out in the field with my dad. I see how much my dad loves to farm, and I think I would love it too, The speaker was from Ag Partners. He told us a lot about his job and all the jobs inside the business. He says that this job would be great for people who talk a lot. I like to talk to people, and I think I can make friends pretty well. He talked about the jobs, and a couple were interesting to me like Training and Developing and Grain Marketing. When I told my dad about the class he said ” If you want to be in agriculture the best one for you would be…” But before he could answer I said ” Grain Marketing or one that you go out to people and test soil and stuff like that.” Dad looked at me pleased. I felt good about going to that class. I learned a lot more about field work and I hope I could do this again.
The third and last class is Culinary Arts. I had a dream of growing up and building a bakery. I went into this class, and I knew that this would be a very fun class. The speaker was making jokes and cooking. He told us what classes to take and what to expect when you become a cook. He said take math classes, which wouldn’t hurt at all. He also told us that he doesn’t have time for family or holidays. I got a little sad because I’m a family orientated person. He said you have to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays. I was rethinking my dream, but then he said he has a lot of fun in the kitchen. He told us stories about him dancing and having his workers make a dish they had never made and it might make the menu. We were all laughing and having fun. I did learn a lot and had a lot of fun. I was really looking forward to the sample at the end of the class but then some girl was looking at my sample so I just gave it to her it. It was a fun and funny class and I enjoyed it.
In conclusion, I had fun and learned a lot in Wildlife and Park Management, Agriculture Business, and Culinary Arts. I think that doing this helps us learn about real life and getting us ready to take on the world. After all the classes were over we got to sit and listen to one last speaker. He told us a lot of helpful things to be successful in life. He talked about people he met and how he became very successful. He was very inspirational. I think that every class should go to something like that to learn about life and jobs. I know that the speaker that came and talked to us opened my eyes and really made me think that if I want to achieve my dreams I need to start now. Everyone, work hard and try your best at everything you do!
tags: jobs, life
