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Responsible Partner (proposal)

Description of its importance for ŗeal life”(aprox. 200-400 words) addressed to youngsters 12-16 years old.

Low Qualified occupations requiring this subject

Medium Qualifies Occupations requiring this subject

High Qualifies Occupations requiring this subject

Economics

Sales assistant/ sales manager.

Accountant.

Financial consultants.

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Economics is a discipline which combines politics, sociology, psychology and history.

When you study economics you gain a toolkit of skills, approaches and ways of thinking that you can apply to a wide range of problems. Economics is one of the central disciplines of business and management.

Economics is a very useful tool and itwill prepare you for careers that require numerical, analytical and problem solving skills – for example in business planning, marketing, research and management. Economics helps you to think strategically and make decisions to optimise the outcome. Especially in demand are people who have studied Economics and Finance as they are particularly well-prepared for jobs in banking and the financial sector, such as in accountancy firms.

Sales assistant/ sales manager.

A sales assistant is expected to help customers choose between the company’s range of goods and services, process payments and maintain a high level of customer service.

Sales assistants should have knowledge in marketing in order provide a better service and make good profit. Sales assistants work in an extremely fast-paced sector and you can expect every single working day to be completely different.

Accountant.

To become a qualified accountant you will need a further professional qualifications, but many accountancy roles are available to those who studied economics. In accounting roles you can work across multiple industries, focusing on monitoring the financial situation of an organization, business or individual. Careers in accountancy typically focus on recording, classifying, interpreting and communicating financial data. These careers require strong analytical skills, mathematical proficiency, computer literacy and understanding af all elements of company finances.

Financial consultants.

Financial consultants are at the heart of the business world and financial consulting. Economics graduates may find positions in large and medium-sized organizations where economic research is required. The role of financial consultant requires high knowledge of economic theories, analytical and problem-solving skills and mathematical skills. Financial consultants make the reports and advise on business strategy. It is important to know up-to-date industry knowledge and awareness of corporate finance.

 Geography

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The knowledge of geography is useful not only in a particular profession, but in the whole human life as a whole. Geography is  about Earth, so it teaches us to live on Earth. It examines both the human (Human Geography) as well as the objects surrounding human and that affect human life - climate, soil, waters,  environment (Physical Geography). Geography science enters all spheres of human activity. Geography orientation is considered to be one of the important indicators of human overall cultural level. But who doesn't want him to be treated as a educated person?

Insurance consultant

The profession of insurance advisor is suitable for people who have sufficient time and do not have an independent job or want additional revenue (students, housewives, young mothers). In times of climate change, natural risk insurance is becoming more popular. To get more customers, increase insurance company revenues and ensure customer satisfaction, you will have to know what natural risks could threaten the client's property - flooding, lightning kicks, hail, storms, earthquakes, landslides, etc. This will require the knowledge of geography acquired at school.

Tour operator

In the modern era of globalization, travel has become an integral part of life for many people. Demand for skilled organizers of these trips is also rising. In order to be interested in giving people to different places in the world, a qualified tourism operator must be able to focus on the world map, know about the natural circumstances of these places, their economic and political characteristics, cultural habits. Successfully interesting a customer and selling a trip will be the one who needs to be familiar with geography.

Cartograph

Without maps, people's lives are impossible. Both paper-size maps and increasingly popular digital maps are increasingly being used to address a variety of practical issues. Hundreds of thousands of organisations in any sector use geographic information systems (GIS) to create maps that help to communicate, analyze data, share information and solve complex problems worldwide. For example, scientists use GIS to compare population statistics with resources such as drinking water. Engineers use GIS technology to support the design of phone communications networks we use. In the kartograph profession, the knowledge of geography must be at the highest level.

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Visual Art/art

Florist

Tailor - modeler

Scenographer

Man has long wanted to express himself creatively, to create an aesthetic environment around him. In a professional context, an artist is a person who deals with the realization of various ideas using the means of visual art expression. The profession is suitable for those who are interested in drawing, painting, sculpture, world art culture, history and who want to realize their experience in various innovative art forms.

Florist

is engaged in interior decoration using floral compositions. The florist is familiar with phytodesign - when the room environment and mood  arecreated with the help of houseplants. In addition to knowledge of flowers, a professional florist must learn the general principles of interior design, composition and colors. Along with artistic work, this activity includes the provision of material, basic knowledge of floriculture, material studies and the acquisition of communication ethics. Often a person with high working abilities and a developed sense of taste without professional training can become an outstanding florist.

Tailor - modeler

is engaged in the creation of clothing, is responsible for the visual image of the costume and the precise design of the cuts. Working in the clothing design and sewing industry, designers are well versed in design and fashion issues, able to design them in their clothing models. A professional seamstress is able to sew clothes from the beginning to the end - to design cuts, to advise the client on the sewing process of the product, to create products of any complexity. The seamstress must not only know the technical issues and the client's tastes, but also have knowledge of the composition,color combinations, silhouette.

Scenographer

is an artist - orchestra. The task of the set designer is to create theater, opera, ballet, etc. in close cooperation with the director. for performances, the artistic arrangement of the space, to express the basic idea of ​​the performance in a stage language. The success of the show often depends on the scenography of the show. The set designer must have a deep understanding of world art history, culture, architecture. Theater artists read a lot in the work process, create endless sketches, models, use graphic techniques, stage painting, video projection, various lighting techniques in their work, they must know all technical issues - sometimes it is difficult to imagine another artist's profession, where so widely used all art-related industries.

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Handicraft

Different kinds of craft artists

A pastry chef

A designer

Craft artists work with many different materials, including ceramics, glass, textiles, wood, metal, and paper. They use these materials to create unique pieces of art, such as pottery, quilts, stained glass, furniture, jewelry, and clothing. Many craft artists also use fine-art techniques—for example, painting, sketching, and printing—to add finishing touches to their products.

Fine artists typically display their work in museums, in commercial or nonprofit art galleries, at craft fairs, in corporate collections, on the Internet, and in private homes. Some of their artwork may be commissioned (requested by a client), but most is sold by the artist or through private art galleries or dealers. The artist, gallery, and dealer together decide in advance how much of the proceeds from the sale each will keep.

Ceramic artists shape, form, and mold artworks out of clay, often using a potter’s wheel and other tools. They glaze and fire pieces in kilns, which are large, special furnaces that dry and harden the clay.

Fiber artists use fabric, yarn, or other natural and synthetic materials to weave, knit, crochet, or sew textile art. They may use a loom to weave fabric, needles to knit or crochet yarn, or a sewing machine to join pieces of fabric for quilts or other handicrafts.

Furniture makers cut, sand, join, and finish wood and other materials to make handcrafted furnishings. For information about other workers who assemble wood furniture, see the profile on woodworkers.

Glass artists process glass in a variety of ways—such as by blowing, shaping, staining, or joining it—to create artistic pieces. Some processes require the use of kilns, ovens, and other equipment and tools that bend glass at high temperatures. These workers also decorate glass objects, such as by etching or painting.

Most craft artists spend their time and effort selling their artwork to potential customers and building a reputation. In addition to selling their artwork, many artists have at least one other job to support their craft or art careers.

A pastry chef is a person who turns products into sweet dishes with his own hands.

You need to undergo special training.

To be able to determine the quality of products, their chemical composition, biological value and calorie content; cook fast and get along with professional kitchen appliances. You have to be prepared for physical activity.

A designer is a profession that requires skills, knowledge and creativity.

Possession of graphic and drawing techniques. Knowledge of the basics of computer design. Understanding of the basic principles of marketing. Ability to analyze demand, statistics. Personal qualities - logical thinking, individual style, attentiveness, perseverance. A designer can work in different directions - clothing, jewelry, image, interior, landscape, computer graphics, architecture and much more.