1. Describe how needs and wants relate to employment.
2. Identify two reasons why people work (e.g., stability, to earn money, independence).
3. Explain two ways in which work affects one’s lifestyle.
4. Describe different types of work experiences.
5. List three ways an adult can earn money and three ways a youth can earn money.

Activities:

Creative Life Skills    Activity 34

Life Skills Activities for Children    Earning Money

Ready, Set, Fly! A Parents Guide to Teaching Life Skills    Employment #1    Employment #2    Employment #3

1. Identify three types of part-time, temporary jobs in the community (e.g., baby sitting, paper route, mowing lawns).
2. Describe one or more ways to obtain a part-time, temporary job (e.g., bulletin boards, advertise in community newsletter, create a flyer, and talk to neighbors).
3. Select a strategy to obtain one’s preferred part-time temporary job.
4. Identify two jobs to apply for.
5. Complete a practice or real job application

Activities:

Developing Your Vision    Book 4

I Know Where I Am Going (But Will My Cash Keep Up?)    Part II, Chapter 3, Do I Get a Job or Bank on the Lottery?

PAYA    Module 3, Employment, Job Hunting

Ready, Set, Fly!A Parents Guide to Teaching Life Skills    Employment #5

Young Person’s Guide    Chapters 7 and 8

Web Resources    Quintessential Careers - How to Find a Summer or Part-Time Job

1. Read and interpret employment information in newspaper ads and other print material.
2. Use the Internet to locate job openings.
3. Describe the importance of personal contacts in the employment search (e.g., the “hidden job market”).
4. Locate job openings using one or more search method.
5. Explain what public and private job placement agencies do and the costs associated with each.
6. Describe services offered by and utilize the local department of employment training.
7. Apply to at least one job.

Activities:

Developing Your Vision    Book 4

Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs    V-12: Searching for a Job

Making It On Your Own    How do I find a Job?    Learn More About Finding Jobs    Reading Job Advertisements

PAYA    Module 3, Employment, Job Hunting    Module 3, Employment, Newspaper Ads

Pocket Guide    Employment    Instructions: Employment

Ready, Set, Fly! A Parents Guide to Teaching Life Skills    Employment #5    Employment #6

SEALS II    Ask Wendy    Getting Ready For Work

Young Person's Guide    Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 13

Web Resources    Mapping Your Future: Conducting the Job Search

1. Identify the behaviors and attitudes (e.g., being on time, following directions, assuming responsibility) that affect job retention and advancement.
2. Describe proper workplace attire.
3. Explain what the “chain of command” is and how it works.
4. Describe the importance of supervision and accept supervision.
5. Demonstrate the ability to organize and manage time to complete work place tasks.
6. Demonstrate two ways for dealing with criticism.
7. Demonstrate negotiation skills in resolving workplace differences.
8. Demonstrate working cooperatively with others as a member of a team.
9. Demonstrate asking for help with a work related question.
10. Read to improve your work skills.
11. Identify ways to advance on the job (e.g. employment training programs, higher education).

Activities:

Creative Life Skills Activities    Activity 14: Choose to Keep It

FUTURE/PATH    p. 32

Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs    V-15: Having a Good Attitude    V-16: Being a Good Employee    V-17: Getting Along with the Boss    V-18: You Are the Boss

PAYA    Module 3, Job Maintenance

Pocket Guide    Keeping a Job    Instructions: Keeping a Job

Ready, Set, Fly! A Parents Guide to Teaching Life Skills    Employment #16    Employment #17    Employment #18

SEALS II    Ask Wendy

Young Person's Guide    Chapter 14

1. Recognize how job endings can impact future job opportunities.
2. Explain why it is important to give adequate notice to the employer.
3. Demonstrate a positive exit interview with a company.

Activities:

Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs    V-20: Changing Jobs: Why?    V-21: Changing Jobs: How?

Pocket Guide    Changing Jobs    Instructions: Changing Jobs

Ready, Set, Fly! A Parents Guide to Teaching Life Skills    Employment #19

1. Name at least two resources in the community that provide tutoring, after school programs and test preparation courses, as well as the costs associated with them.
2. Name at least three resources in educational settings (e.g., guidance counselors, advisors, student assistance, mentors, tutors).
3. Explain how to access these community resources.

Activities:

Creative Life Skills Activities    Activity 30

Ready, Set, Fly! A Parents Guide to Teaching Life Skills    Study Skills #8

1. Identify personal values related to education.
2. Compare how individual needs and wants relate to education.
3. Explain the level of education/vocational training needed to achieve your employment goals.

Activities:

Developing Your Vision    Book 1

PAYA    Module 3, Education, Staying in School    Module 5, Education and Career Planning

Web Resources    Minnesota Careers

1. Match knowledge, strengths, and abilities to educational opportunities.
2. Explain the qualifications necessary to achieve your educational goal.
3. Create an educational plan, which includes time frames, goals, and resources needed.
4. Discuss the plan with teachers, employer or counselors.
5. Complete application forms for education or training programs.

Activities:

Developing Your Vision    Books 1,2,3 and 4

PAYA    Module 3, Education, Going to College    Module 5, Education and Career Planning