Independent Living Series: Understanding The Workplace

$5.10
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  • Availability:
    3 In Stock
  • Model:
    REM5254
  • Manufacturer: Remedia Publications

    • Description

    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.

    Features

    • Essential lessons guide students through common independent living situations and offer easy to use information, suggestions and advice
    • Great book to prepare students for the real world
    • Essential program offers a large, easy-to-read font, colorful photos, and a low reading level to ensure these lessons are accessible and usable for all students

    Specifications

    • This multi color product is made of or contains paper.
    • Product size:
    • Recommended for children 12+ years old in Grade 6-12
    • Package contains: 1 book
    • Country of origin: USA