Grow Up, Get a Job, Career Exploration Workbook: Activities & Exercises - Softcover

Kerlin, Melissa; Schneider, Susan

9780979532092: Grow Up, Get a Job, Career Exploration Workbook: Activities & Exercises

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ISBN 10: 0979532094 ISBN 13: 9780979532092

Publisher: Tailwag Studio Inc, 2008

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Grow Up. Get a Job.Career Exploration Workbook 96-page workbook jam-packed with career exploration activities and thought-provoking exercises that help prepare kids for the work-a-day world. The tone, style and format speaks to kids on their level to excite them about �growing up and getting a job� someday! Project-oriented activities help students hone reading, writing, presentation and computer skills. They develop job hunting techniques and gain self-confidence as they become familiar with work-world practices, processes, vocabulary and phrases and tips about employer expectations. Ideal for career curriculum, life skills training and marketable skills programs in any environment. Section 1-Let�s Get to Work Creative, stimulating activities, exercises and research projects provide a variety of challenges for kids to discover their interests, explore their career options and connect-the-dots between their schoolwork and achieving their dreams. Section 2-1001 Job Titles from A to Z Eye-opening list of possible career choices can be used as a basis for everything from spelling bees and research projects to informational interviews and college planning. Section 3-Vocabulary for the Working World 131 common words and phrases (in English and Spanish) used throughout the working world provide a competitive edge when it comes to getting the most out of every job they ever have! Section 4-Good to Know Simple reminders and good things to know about the work-a-day world help kids develop workplace etiquette, savvy professionalism and self-confidence. Includes study guide. Section 5 Sophie & Her Fairy Godmentor: A Tale of Self Discovery Charming, modern-day fairy tale helps kids shake up their thinking about themselves and their futures, while helping with self-discovery and building self-esteem. Includes study guide.Section 6--A Career Exploration Journal Students are encouraged to collect and save things that inform and inspire their career preparation journey.

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