Workforce+Essentials

Workforce Essentials - a one-credit course that provides students with higher-level academic and occupational skills that are transferable across jobs and occupational areas. Emphasis is placed on academic foundations for careers, applied technology, career development and employment, entrepreneurship and business economics, social and ethical responsibility, leadership and teamwork, safety and health, and technical knowledge and skills. Students build on prior continuing education and training.

Leadership activities, cocurriculur instruction, and opportunities to enhance employability skills are provided through participation in FBLA


 * Career Development and Employability Skills
 * Foundation Skills
 * Ethics and Social Responsibilities
 * Leadership and Teamwork
 * Applied Technology
 * Technical Knowledge and Skills
 * Economics and Finance
 * Safety and Health



Employability Skills Website

=**Employability and Work Maturity Skills**=

**A. Self Assessment**
1. Planning for Your Career 2. Personal Interests 3. Inventory of Personal Interests 4. Personal Aptitudes 5. Inventory of Personal Aptitudes 6. Personal Values (1) 7. Persoanl Values (2) 8. Inventory of Personal Values

**B. Information About Jobs**
1. Occupational Information 2. Material Benefits of Jobs 3. The Value of Material Benefits 4. Inventory of Material Benefits 5. Environmental Job Factors 6. Work Activities 7. Training and Skills for Jobs 8. Inventory or Job Factors

**C. Career Decisions**
1. Job Factors and Personal Characteristics 2. Barriers to Employment 3. Identifying Barriers to Employment 4. Overcoming Barriers to Employment 5. Developing a Plan to Overcome Barriers

**A. Finding A Job**
1. Conducting a Job Search 2. Setting Job Search Goals 3. Planning and Monitoring Your Job Search 4. Job Sources 5. Want Ads 6. The Process of Applying for a Job

**B. Job Search Documents**
1. Job Search Documents 2. The Job Application Form 3. Completing a Job Application Form 4. Personal Resume 5. Writing a Resume 6. Writing Business Letters 7. Job Search Letters 8. Writing Job Search Letters

**C. Interviewing for a Job**
1. Preparing for a Job Interview 2. Interview Dress and Appearance 3. Interview Behavior 4. Answering Interview Questions 5. Job Search Follow-Up

**A. Employer's Expectations**
1. The World of Work 2. Workers' Rights and Responsibilities 3. An Overview of Employers' Expectations 4. Attendance and Punctuality 5. Personal Appearance 6. Personal Qualities 7. Positive Work Attitudes

**B. Job Performance**
1. Doing Your Job 2. Understanding Your Job Description 3. Basic Skills 4. Communication Skills 5. Making Decisions on the Job 6. Safety Practices

**C. Interpersonal Skills**
1. Interpersonal Skills 2. Relationships with Supervisors 3. Relationships with Co-workers 4. Relationships with Customers 5. Resolving Conflicts

**D. Increasing Your Value to Your Employer**
1. Increasing Your Value to Your Employer 2. Improving Your Job Skills and Knowledge 3. Managing Yourself 4. Coping with Stressful Situations 5. Changing a Behavior or Habit

**E. Personal Finance**
Money Moves - 1. Goals 2. Budget 3. Interest 4. Megabyte Money 5. Checking Accounts

1. Understanding Your Paycheck 2. Managing Your Checking Account 3. Balancing Your Checkbook 4. Understanding Credit 5. Deciding How to Spend Your Money 6. Choosing the Best Buy 7. Developing a Personal Budget

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