Career Building

Discussion Questions

1. Before you watch the BTN story, draw a picture of a construction worker.
2. What is the construction program trying to achieve?
3. Why does Australia need construction workers?
4. Brainstorm a list of things that you associate with construction workers. Are there any stereotypes in the list?
5. What skills are the girls learning in the program?
6. What are the advantages of these sorts of programs being taught in secondary schools?
7. What is an apprenticeship?
8. Why are girls being encouraged to consider a job in the construction industry?
9. Think about the drawing of a construction worker you drew before watching the BTN story. How has your idea of a construction worker changed?