One Profession: Past, Present, and Future

Overview

As you have progressed through this course, you have explored how historical events, cultural influences, and the evolution of gender roles and expectations have impacted a variety of issues related to work practices and philosophies. Some major impacts over the last century include:

• A massive generational shift in the workforce as Baby Boomers retire.
• Huge leaps in technology that have created many new jobs and rendered some obsolete.
• Changing cultural demographics in the workforce.
• How and where we do our jobs.
• The impact of social media on the way we communicate, both at and away from work.
• A shift in population—rural communities and farm life have changed drastically as people migrate to more urban areas.

For this assignment, imagine you have been invited to write a blog post (or article) by a guidance counselor at your local high school. This will be included on a web page for high school students who are interested in different careers. The goal is to give students a chance to learn from people representing a variety of professions.

Instructions

For this assignment, select a profession that is of interest to you. This can be your current work, a profession you are interested in pursuing, or perhaps a career or vocation (such as farming, religious life, politician, housewife, or stay-at-home dad) that piques your interest. Then, write a blog post in which you include the following:

• Provide a brief history of the job or profession.
• Describe the influence of technology on this profession.
• Explain how changing cultural influences have impacted the job or profession.
• Describe how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession.
• Predict how the profession will evolve in the future.

Support your work with two articles from the Capella library.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Length: 2–3 typed, double-spaced pages.
• Citations: Research and attribution is important, so include links to the Capella articles.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Refer to the One Profession: Past, Present, and Future rubric to ensure you meet all expectations for this assignment.