Curriculum

Curriculum

A CHECKLIST FOR THOSE GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL

Pre-vocational:

  1. Lifestyle changes associated with work
  2. Reasons for working
  3. Informational telephone interviews
  4. Appropriate work behaviors and attitudes
  5. Job applications
  6. Resumes
  7. Job interviews
  8. Work attire
  9. Communication skills (with other employees, customers, etc.)
  10. Agencies and resources to contact when seeking employment
  11. Skills needed to perform certain jobs (including speed in performing the job)
  12. Exposure to a variety of jobs-(volunteer work; visits to places of employment; visually impaired role models)
  13. Look at work related websites: www.transition2employment.org, Career Connect