Let’s Learn about Careers at Sarris Candies | World of Work Career Map
Lead Cake Decorator
Confectioner
Ice Cream Parlor Manager
President & CEO of Sarris Candies
Store Clerk
Vice President of Vendor Relations
Fundraising Specialist
About
Meet different people and learn about their careers at Sarris Candies. Let’s join our student reporters as they discover various careers in their community!
Students from Canon-McMillan School District in Canonsburg, PA interview a President & CEO, a Fundraising Specialist, Store Clerk, Head Purchaser, Lead Cake Decorator, Confectioner, Vice President of Vendor Relations, and an Ice Cream Parlor Manager.
Credits: WQED
Standards
PA Career Education & Work Standards (Pre‑K–5)
📘 13.1 Career Awareness & Preparation (K–5)
- 13.1.3.A / 13.1.5.A – Identify personal interests, strengths, and preferences.
- 13.1.3.B / 13.1.5.B – Relate personal interests to career choices.
- 13.1.3.C / 13.1.5.C – Identify job skills and knowledge needed for various careers.
- 13.1.3.D / 13.1.5.D – Describe the roles and responsibilities of different jobs.
- 13.1.3.E / 13.1.5.E – Explore how people prepare for careers (training, tools, learning).
- 13.1.3.F / 13.1.5.F – Understand how careers relate to personal goals and community needs.
📗 13.2 Career Acquisition (K–5)
- 13.2.3.A / 13.2.5.A – Identify communication skills needed in the workplace.
- 13.2.3.B / 13.2.5.B – Recognize the importance of listening, following directions, and asking questions.
- 13.2.3.C / 13.2.5.C – Identify positive work habits (effort, responsibility, teamwork).
- 13.2.3.D / 13.2.5.D – Understand that different jobs require different tools and tasks.
🔧 13.3 Career Retention & Advancement (K–5)
- 13.3.3.A / 13.3.5.A – Identify qualities of good workers (punctuality, cooperation, problem‑solving).
- 13.3.3.B / 13.3.5.B – Recognize the importance of staying on task and completing work.
- 13.3.3.C / 13.3.5.C – Understand how effort and practice improve skills.
- 13.3.3.D / 13.3.5.D – Identify how workers adapt to change or challenges.
🌎 13.4 Entrepreneurship (K–5)
- 13.4.3.C / 13.4.5.C – Understand how businesses help communities.
- 13.4.3.A / 13.4.5.A – Identify characteristics of entrepreneurs (creativity, initiative, leadership).
- 13.4.3.B / 13.4.5.B – Explore how people create new ideas, products, or services.
