5.2.1 Public Service Trades 2024

Learners can:

• identify several key responsibilities of public service trades
• identify how to obtain a career in public service trades

Warm Up: Each day we will begin with a question or activity to get us started!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:40-1:25 pm

Welcome to Intro to Trades Mrs. Vandernick lvandernick@ccaeducate.me (717) 710-3300 ext. 11814

The Plan for Today: Unit 5 5.2.1 Public Service Trades Goals:

Vocabulary

• Enforcement
• Interpretation

Think About It...

• Samira wants to help people in need and make a difference.
• She volunteered in her high school’s club and church, preparing lunches for the homeless weekly.
• While researching, she discovered an interest in social work.
• Social workers help individuals and families with needs like addiction, child safety, government assistance, and counseling.
• Social work offers many areas to specialize in, which appeals to Samira as she explores meaningful career options.

Shortcomings of Becoming a Social Worker

• Social workers need a bachelor's degree and state licensing.
• Specializing often requires a master’s degree (6+ years of college).
• College for social work can be expensive, leading to student loans.
• Social workers typically earn less than others with similar education levels.
• The work can be emotionally challenging due to handling serious situations.

• Social work is a dynamic profession focused on helping individuals, families, and communities while making a meaningful difference.

Social Work

There are three main branches of government:

• Legislative Branch
• The legislative branch writes and creates laws.
• It includes two houses:
• House of Representatives
• Senate
• Laws must pass both houses to reach the executive branch.
• Careers in this branch require being elected.
• Executive Branch
• The executive branch includes the president, vice president, and cabinet members.
• It leads national security decisions.
• Reviews laws from the legislative branch to approve or veto them.
• Careers require election or presidential appointment.
• Judicial Branch
• The judicial branch interprets and enforces laws.
• Courts decide if laws were broken or are valid.
• Careers include judges (often elected) and lawyers who assist individuals in court.
• Law enforcement ensures the public follows laws.
• Many roles require specific education and training.

Government

Match the purpose of the branch of government with its respective name.

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The judicial branch focuses on:

• Interpreting laws: Courts decide what laws mean and how they apply to cases.
• Enforcing laws: Ensures people follow laws and provides consequences for violations.
• It offers careers requiring either a college degree or trade school training.

Interpretation and Enforcement of the Law

• First responders (police, firefighters, EMTs) handle emergencies and face dangerous situations.
• Their work schedule is unpredictable, including weekends, and part-time or seasonal roles are common (e.g., ski patrols, lifeguards).
• Public safety and corrections workers often travel and work in large prisons.
• Fast-growing fields include fire inspectors, paralegals, private detectives, paramedics, lifeguards, forensic science technicians, and firefighters.

Careers in Law, Public Safety, and Corrections

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In this lesson, you learned:

• several key responsibilities of public service trades
• how to obtain a career in public service trades
• In an upcoming lesson, you will learn about legal trades.

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