INDEPENDENT LIVING- THE WORKPLACE: jobs, paychecks, deductions, co-workers
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You Just Got Your First Job... Now What?
Prepare students for the ‘real world’ with these essential life-skills lessons!
Featuring easy-to-use tips, techniques, and strategies students learn what it takes to make a good impression and get along with co-workers. In addition they learn about types of jobs, what is expected of them while working, the difference between gross pay and net pay, how to become a valuable employee and more...
Students get tons of ‘real-life’ practice while also improving reading comprehension and practical application math skills. These essential lessons are sure to help students become more independent as they work towards adulthood.
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?
- and more...
‘Real-life’ Jobs:
- Learn about working in a restaurant, receptionist, carpenter, graphic designer, 911 dispatcher, nursing assistant and more...
- Job requirements
- On-the-job training
- Pay scales
- Typical workdays
- and more...
‘Real-life’ Paychecks:
- Scenarios include federal & state income tax deductions
- FICA
- insurance
- vacation pay
- 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: Gr 3 - 4
Interest Level: Gr 8 - 12
