- Units:
- #1 About Me
- Explore your interests, skills, and abilities through a variety of
inventories and activities.
- CS# 4- end of 4th- Identify and appreciate individual characteristics and differences (i.e., likes, dislikes, interests, abilities, skills, etc.).
- CS #7- end of 8th - Develop an individual educational and career plan that integrates interests, abilities, and skills, supports the identification of one or more career pathways, and that includes tentative decisions and planning for high school and beyond.
- CS#7- end of 10th-Evaluate the relationship between their individual interests, abilities, and skills and achieving individual, social, educational, and career goals.
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- #2 Attendance and Punctuality
- Rules for Attendance: Why rule: You
should always come to work and arrive on time, unless you have a good
reason why you are absent. When rule: Give your employer enough
time to find someone to take your place. Who rule: Make sure
you talk to the person who is in charge when you call in. How rule:
How you make your explanation is important. You should explain yourself
clearly completely and in a respectful way.
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- #3 Appearance
- What is good personal hygiene?
- Name personal care items that you should have available every day.
- List types of clothing that would be appropriate for different types
of work. (e.g.. office work, food service, construction etc.)
- How should you dress for a job interview?
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- #4 Good Worker Character Traits
- Positive Attitude, Dependability, Honesty, Respect, Willingness to
Work, and Bridging Boredom.
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- #5 Communication Skills
- Define communication and different types of communication.
- Rules of Good Listening (paying attention)
- Conversation manners. Assertive communication
- How Feeling and Moods Affect Your Behavior.
- Why is attitude the most important reason for getting and keeping
a good job?
- How do attitudes affect people at work?
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- #6 Interacting with Supervisors
- Be able to accept criticism.
- Follow directions.
- Be able to handle increased demands or pressure.
- Ask for help when needed.
- Be flexible, willing to adapt to changing needs of the workplace.
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- #7 Interacting with Co-Workers
- Learn how to deal with:
- Distractions from Co-workers
- Disagreements over work tasks
- Conflicts with co-workers
- Handling verbal and physical teasing and provocation
- Resolving personal concerns
- Making requests
- Refusing requests
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- #8 Income Taxes
- Fill out a W-4 and IO4OEZ Income Tax form.
- Demonstrate understanding of W-2 form and paychecks ( calculate pay,
deductions, gross and net pay).
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- #9 Job Seeking Skills
- Places to find information on jobs
- Preparing a resume
- Filling out job application forms and other job related forms (neatly,
accurately, and honestly)
- Interviewing for a job
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- #10 Budgeting/Managing Money
- How to be an educated consumer
- Basic monthly expenses when living independently
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