Work place readiness (student instructions)
- 1. WORK PLACE READINESS – CAREER SEARCH Career Search: o http://www.whatcareerisrightforme.com/ Take the test Print out what careers are suggested Click on the one you think is closest to what you want Look at each one to see what it has to offer Look at: Highest paying careers Fastest growing careers o http://Careerpath.com/ Go look and see what jobs are available in your area right now o Not sure what you want to do try: http://whodouwant2b.com/student/pathways Students will research his/her career. Students will create a PowerPoint with the following info: o Career o Description of what is involved in the job o Where it can be used o What is the pay for the job o What education is required to get the job What (type) of school/training do you need o What skills are necessary for the job o Goals to attain the job o What state is best to live in for the job o What is the work environment, work on own, with a group? o Is there opportunities for advancement Another resource for information: Career One Stop: http://www.acinet.org/ Occupation Information Industrial Information State Information Research your career with keywords such as: Careers with a future Job outlook for (enter a year such as the year you graduate high school, college, etc.) Additional resources: http://www.cteresource.org/verso/courses/6670/information- technology-it-fundamentals- related/instructional_resources_for_workplace_readiness_skills
- 2. Know the Laws: Laws: http://www.virginiarules.com/virginia-rules/child-labor-laws 14-15 age: http://www.doli.virginia.gov/laborlaw/laborlaw_faqs_childlaborlawp1.html 16 year olds: http://www.employmentlawhandbook.com/State/Virginia.html OSHA young workers: http://www.osha.gov/youngworkers/index.html OSHA Training videos:http://www.osha-safety-training.net/