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World of Work

World of Work

By: WQED Education
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Have you ever thought about what you want to be? Did you ever wonder what it takes to have one of the jobs that you see in your community? Grab your grownups and take a journey with us as we explore unique and exciting careers that exist in The Wonderful World of Work! In each episode, we will meet grownups with interesting jobs, and learn about ways that you and your grownups can stretch your brains to prepare for your bright future. Career Success Economics
Episodes
  • Episode 7, Part 2: Making a Plan for the Future: The Wonderful World of a Financial Advisor

    Episode 7, Part 2: Making a Plan for the Future: The Wonderful World of a Financial Advisor
    Jul 17 2025
    Welcome parents and caregivers to our World of Work Caregiver Companion Episode. In this short episode, we will explore ways that we as adults can help to encourage career curiosity in children and support their blossoming interests through a panel discussion. Financial literacy can be a difficult topic to discuss, but Joe, our financial advisor from episode 3, has given us a lot to think about. How can we help to promote the importance of financial literacy and teach children money management skills?
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    10 mins
  • Episode 7, Part 1: Making a Plan for the Future: The Wonderful World of a Financial Advisor

    Episode 7, Part 1: Making a Plan for the Future: The Wonderful World of a Financial Advisor
    Jul 17 2025
    This episode, we talk with Joe Piszczor, a financial advisor. Joe began his career in 2006, and has since earned his Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Investment Fiduciary designations. Joe has helped families across the region and now the country to understand their financial picture and develop strategies to achieve their goals. Joe used his years of practice and knowledge to build his own practice, Washington Family Wealth. The firm’s motto, “Growth Through Knowledge,” helps Joe to lead his clients into making well-informed decisions for family finances. Our Growth Mindset theme for this episode is “the expert in anything was once a beginner!” Joe is an expert at handling money and making smart decisions. What are some ways that you can practice success with saving money? Set a goal for yourself, and share your goal with a grown up so that they can help you to meet your goal!
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    15 mins
  • Episode 6, Part 2: Serving Up a Dream Career: The Wonderful World of a Baker

    Episode 6, Part 2: Serving Up a Dream Career: The Wonderful World of a Baker
    Jul 17 2025
    In this short episode, we will explore ways that we as adults can help to encourage career curiosity in children and support their blossoming interests through a panel discussion. In episode 2, listeners got to learn about the exciting job of a specialty baker from, Amanda. Explore how we can support children showing interest in a career in the culinary arts.
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    14 mins
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