IT'S ALMOST THANKSGIVING 😁
Reminder- No School on Thursday, Nov 25th & Friday, Nov 26th (Early Release Wednesday, Nov 24th @ 10:45 am)
In this issue we take a look at the jobs associated with bringing you your thanksgiving meal.
In the pre-vaccine world of Turkey Day 2020, a whole lot of Thanksgiving hosts took the year off — and they’re making up for it this year. According to research from Lending Tree, nearly half of those surveyed — a record 47% — plan to host guests on Thanksgiving in 2021. That’s up from 41% in 2020, which isn’t surprising.
The average Thanksgiving host will spend $391.60 this year.
Americans will spend $927 million on 46 million turkeys this year for Thanksgiving 2021 vs $793 million spent in 2020. (finder.com)
GOBBLE GOBBLE
In 2020, U.S. consumption of turkey was 5.26 billion pounds and 16 pounds per person. - National Turkey Federation
Raising turkeys is around-the-clock work. Each year, approximately 240 million turkeys are raised on about 2,500 farms across the United States, many of which are family farms.
According to the National Turkey Federation , turkey consumption has nearly doubled since 1970 (8.2 pounds per capita).
Check out the video below to see what a turkey farm looks like: Visit an Iowa Turkey Farm
Video Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOxzPHg_B64
Did you know...
The Costco in Kennewick, WA is the #1 seller of Pumpkin Pies in the United States? Yes, it's true!
The Costco Bakery runs 24 hours per day to keep up with the demand for pumpkin pies.
In 2019, the Kennewick Costco sold 18,604 pumpkin pies!
Stats for Costco pumpkin pies sold in 2020 are hard to find, but with less family gatherings for Thanksgiving in 2020 due to the pandemic, data may show pies sales slightly dipped. 2021 should see a big numbers once again. Costco upped the price of from $5.99 per pie in 2020 to $6.99 in 2021.
Want to learn the untold truth about how Costco pumpkin pies are made? Watch this:
Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5xsIaRkga8
Have you ever thought about working at Costco?
You can start working at Costco at age 18.
Costco offers great jobs, great pay, great benefits and a great place to work.
Costco Wholesale is a multi-billion dollar global retailer with warehouse club operations in eight countries. Costco is the recognized leader in their field, dedicated to quality in every area of business and respected for outstanding business ethics. Despite the large size and explosive international expansion, Costco continues to provide a family atmosphere in which employees thrive and succeed. Costco is proud to have been named by Washington CEO Magazine as one of the top three companies to work for in the state of Washington.
Costco had a total of around 270,000 employees throughout the world as of 2020 (statista.com).
Check out the diverse career offerings at Costco:
Warehouse / Store positions:
Cashier Assistant
- Packs member orders into boxes and transfers items to a separate cart for Cashiers. Performs cleanup, cart retrieval, merchandise restocking and runs for items as directed.
Cashier
- Processes member orders, collects payment while providing a high level of member service. Performs clean up, department set-up and closing tasks as necessary.
Stocker
- Stocks and straightens merchandise for sale in the warehouse. Clears and cleans aisles, and assists members.
Food Service Assistant
- Prepares and sells food and drinks to customers. Pulls and stocks supplies and ingredients, cleans kitchen area and eating area. Provides prompt and courteous member service.
Bakery Wrapper
- Garnishes, weighs, wraps, labels and merchandises bakery products.
Service Deli Assistant
- Prepares, packages, and labels meals, entrees, salads, party trays, rotisserie chicken, ribs, sushi, and sliced meats and cheeses. Assembles take-and–bake pizzas.
Membership Assistant
- Processes member sign ups, renewals and added cards. Instructs members and potential members about membership, warehouse and credit programs. Assists members regarding item availability. Issues replacement and temporary cards, keys credit applications and provides a high level of member service
Other Typical Costco Warehouse Jobs:
- Baker
- Cake Decorator
- Forklift Driver
- Inventory Auditor
- Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
- Licensed Optician
- Maintenance Assistant
- Meat Cutter
- Meat Wrapper
- Membership Refund Cashier
- Non-Licensed Optician
- Optical Sales Assistant
- Outside Marketer
- Payroll Clerk
- Pharmacist - Registered
- Pharmacy Manager
- Pharmacy Sales Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Print Shop Assistant
- Receiving Clerk
- RTV Clerk
- Sanitation Assistant - Meat
- Sanitation Assistant - Bakery
- Skilled Maintenance
- Stocker
- Tire Sales Assistant
There are many other career opportunities with Costco outside of the Warehouse at the Depot (Power Equipment Operator, Truck Driver), Call Center (Customer Representative), Costco's Home and Regional Offices
What is America's Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish in 2021?
RANKED BY Zippia.com
ANSWER: Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are once again king, with 9 states loving mashed potatoes the most.
See full ranking of Thanksgiving side dishes from zippia.com HERE
According to the National Grocers Association, we'll buy about 214 million pounds of potatoes and 50 million pounds of sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving. That doesn't include the 3 million pounds of prepared mashed potatoes people will buy in 2021.
Watch the video below to watch the life of a potato, from farm to market:
Video direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nZxaaMsAio&feature=emb_logo
Want to learn more about farming and agriculture?
Check out these awesome Agriculture Science Education classes offered at Chiawana High School:
- Agricultural Biotechnology* (Intro/Adv)
- Agricultural Science* (Intro/Adv)
- Animal Science* (Intro/Adv)
- Floriculture* (Intro/Adv)
- Horticulture
- Landscaping (Intro)
* Course meets high school graduation requirement.
Talk to your counselor to sign-up for one or more of these Career & Technical Education (CTE) classes!
Watch the video below to learn about the Agriculture certificates and degree programs at Columbia Basin College:
Video direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2kaRUHVYoE&t=25s
Which path is right for you AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?
College, Career, or Military?
Check out this great online resource to explore your options: WWW.MYFUTURE.COM
Career: Research and compare hundreds of jobs and get tips for applying.
College: Search for schools by location, major, degree and more. Explore the planning timeline for your grade, and get tips on everything from financial aid to the campus visit.
Military: Search military careers by industry, salary and skills. Learn more about the various service branches and military benefits, including paying for college.
OFFICE HOURS
WITH THE STUDENT AMBASSADORS OF THE
PAUL G. ALLEN SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
The mission of the Allen School ambassador team is to empower individuals and communities with computer science skills, tools, and frameworks as a means of innovating, mobilizing, and enacting change.
Office Hours hosted by Allen Ambassadors are available for any high school students who have questions about what it's like to be a computer science or computer engineering student at UW! Ask us about the classes we take, research, what it’s like to be in college, and anything else you’re curious about!
These sessions are casual, so feel free to stop by for a few minutes or stay as long as you would like:
- Mondays 6:00PM - 7:00PM PT
- Tuesdays 6:00PM - 7:00PM PT
- Saturdays 2:00PM - 3:00PM PT
Questions? Email outreach@cs.washington.edu
Discover what it takes to join the Military and learn how a career of service can lead to a fulfilling life.
Service Branches
The Military is made up of six branches, each with their own active-duty and part-time components. Each varies in service commitment, location and how its members contribute to the overall mission of protecting our country, though all components are on the same rank-based pay scale.
Enlisted and Officer Paths
There are two very different ways to join the Military: enlisting and commissioning as an officer. Knowing the difference will go a long way toward understanding how the Military works.
Meet with an Army National Guard Recruiter on Monday, November 29th during both lunches in the Student Mall.
The next CHS College & Career Events Weekly Newsletter will be December 3rd.
Have a college or career related event to share with students? Email a CHS Student Services Specialist below to be featured in the next newsletter:
Mike Brown, College & Career Guidance Specialist, mbrown@psd1.org
Ana Tuiaea-Ruud, Career & Technical Education (CTE) Community Engagement Manager, aruud@psd1.org
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