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Independent Living: Understanding The Workplace
Prepare students for the ‘real world’ with these essential life-skills lessons!You Just Got Your First Job... Now What?
Featuring easy-to-use tips, techniques, and strategies students learn what it takes to make a good impression, get along with co-workers, understand the difference between gross pay and net pay, and become a valuable employee. Students get tons of ‘real-life’ practice while also improving reading comprehension and practical application math skills.
Topics Include:
Meeting Co-Workers:
How do I make a good impression? Is there a ‘right’ way to shake hands?
Is eye contact important? What should I wear? How do I remember my
co-workers’ names? Should I wear deodorant or cologne?
‘Real-life’ Jobs:
From working in a restaurant, to becoming a receptionist, carpenter,
graphic designer, 911 dispatcher, or nursing assistant, students get a
sneak-peek of job requirements,
on-the-job training, pay scales, and a typical workday.
‘Real-life’ Paychecks:
Scenarios include everything from federal & state income tax
deductions, to FICA, insurance and vacation pay. Students practice
computing gross pay, net pay and more.
Top 10 Qualities of a Good Employee:
Follow these helpful tips and advice to KEEP your job!
Common Qualities of a Bad Employee:
Break those bad habits! Being late, wasting time, and using your phone
are just a few
of the ways to put your job at risk…. From improving your attitude to
accepting criticism, these lessons are sure to help you to become a
better employee.
Reading Level: Grades 3-4
Interest Level: Grades 8-12
$11.99
- Stock: In Stock
- Model: REM 5254
