ERIC ED402421: Project PEER: Planning for Employment Using Educational Resources. Job Club Manual. A Resource Activity Guide. Second Edition.

229 Pages·1995·4.1 MB·English

by  ERIC

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Rutkowski, Susie; And Others
AUTHOR
Project PEER: Planning for Employment Using
TITLE
Educational Resources. Job Club Manual. A Resource
Activity Guide. Second Edition.
Great Oaks Inst. of Technology and Career
INSTITUTION
Development, Cincinnati, OH.
PUB DATE
95
229p.; Project PEER was originally funded by the Ohio
NOTE
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
Non-Classroom Use (055)
Guides
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Behavioral Objectives; *Career Education; *Clubs;
DESCRIPTORS
Communication Skills; *Daily Living Skills;
*Disabilities; Employment Interviews; High Schools;
Integrated Activities; Interpersonal Competence; *Job
Search Methods; Junior'High Schools; Learning
Activities; Money Management; Self Esteem; Student
Organizations; *Vocational Adjustment
*Job Clubs
IDENTIFIERS
ABSTRACT
This guide, which is intended for individuals
involved in planning/operating job clubs for disabled and/or
nondisabled junior and senior high school-aged students, contains
directions for conducting more than 60 activities in job club
settings. The activities are organized into the following seven
categories, which have been identified as critical to creating
positive work habits and attitudes: self-esteem; communication; job
search; interviewing; keeping a job; money management; and
independent living. The activities have all been designed to be used
with small groups of 6-12 students in weekly sessions lasting 40-50
minutes. Each of the guide's seven sections begins with a brief
discussion of why the skill covered in the section is critical to
finding and keeping a job. Each activity is outlined on an activity
sheet that includes some/all of the following: activity name,
purpose, audience, materials required, implementation strategies,
issues to be aware of, and length of time. Among the types of
activities included are the following: quizzes; paper-and-pencil
activities; games; drawing; self-evaluation; group discussion; public
speaking; role playing; and simulation of television game shows.
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A Resource Activity Guide
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PLANNING FOR
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EMPLOYMENT USING
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Mary Beth Smith
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JOB CLUB MANUAL
A Resource Activity Guide
Second Edition
1995
For a copy of this manual, please contact the authors at
the following address:
Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development
3254 E. Kemper Rd.
Cincinnati, OH
45241
513/771-8840
Project PEER was originally funded by the Ohio Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council.
The cover and section dividers of this
manual are printed on recycled paper.
GREAT OAKS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Equal opportunity in employment, education and all services
and programs administered by the district is assured through
policies adopted by the Great Oaks Joint Institute of
Technology and Career Development.
Great Oaks does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
Great Oaks facilities are accredited by
sex, or handicap.
the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
(CARF).
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THEIR QUEST FOR MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT,
TO THEIR FAMILIES AND TO THOSE WHO HELP
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JOB CLUB MANUAL
A Resource Activity Guide
Second Edition
Project PEER: Planning for
Employment using
Educational
Resources
Thank you for your interest in the Project PEER Job Club
Resource Guide.
We have added activities to this new
"Second Edition"!
All activities in this manual are
designed to use with persons making a transition into the
work world.
After planning and executing Job Clubs for several years, we
have included the most popular lessons used with junior high
and high school aged students.
They are designed for use in
an integrated setting, including persons with disabilities
and their peers.
We also believe this guide can be used for
junior high students or adults to create positive work
habits and attitudes.
There are many areas to explore in a "Job Club" situation
but we have found that our most successful activities fall
into the following areas: Self Esteem, Communication, Job
Search, Interviewing, Keeping Your Job, Money Management, and
These are critical issues when planning
Independent Living.
for success in the world of work.
Included in this new edition are over 60 activities in these
They are designed to be implemented once a
seven areas.
week for a forty to fifty minute class during a school year.
Some of the lessons are short and can be done in conjunction
with another activity, while others may take more than one
They are most successful, when done with a
class period.
small group: six to twelve members.
We have presented each
area as a unit of activities and implemented them in the
order as they appear in this resource guide. However,
same
feel free to introduce the lessons in an order that will
meet your students needs!
We strongly believe that these activities will help young
people with disabilities and their peers gain confidence in
their own skills and abilities as they prepare for work.
Most activities require very few materials, or things that
are found cheaply (such as rocks!), or handouts that can be
copied from this book.
The lessons are easy to follow and
any handouts that accompany it have the same artwork on each
Each activity is meant to be meaningful and should
page.
benefit the students.
Feel free to pick and choose the
lessons that will work for you!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SELF-ESTEEM
1
Poster
If You Think You Can't
2
Handout
We All Have Feelings
3
Handout/Poster
"Don't Be Fooled By Me"
4
I Like Myself
5
Success Or Failure
7
Getting a "Pat" Or Paper On The Back
11
Goal Setting In Six Easy Steps
12
14
I Can Do Better
15
Self-Effectiveness Chart
17
Timeline
18
Hair Autobiography
20
COMMUNICATION
21
M & M Candy Activity
22
Getting To Know You
24
An Apple A Day
25
Judging By First Impressions
28
Rectangle Activity
32
Communication Via Phone
34
Following Directions
36
Rock Identification
38
Eye Contact
40
What's My Role?
43
Individual Thought Versus Group Consensus
47
Detecting Stereotypes
50
Adaptable "BINGO"
55
Adaptable "FAMILY FEUD"
59
Puzzle Solving With Partners
63
Birthday Line Up
64
JOB SEARCH
65
Job Club Information Sheet
67
Values Worksheet
69
Which Job For You And Why?
73
Reading Want Ads
77
How Not To Fill Out An Application
82
Personal Information Form
85
Applications (The Window To You)
90
Letters Of Application & Thank You Letters
95
Calling For The Interview
97
Employment Contact Records
7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTINUED
INTERVIEWING
99
The Do's & Don'ts Of The Interview Process
100
Sell Yourself
104
Interviewing Pre & Post Test
106
Reasons People Are Not Hired
110
Resumes
112
Dress Game
125
Common Interview Questions
130
Videotaping Of Interviews
132
Mock Interviews
138
KEEPING YOUR JOB
142
Dear Abby
143
Charting Your Course
147
Learn These Skills Or Get Fired
153
Throw Your Troubles Away
155
How To Read & Copy Your Work Schedule
157
Show A Positive Attitude
160
GRIPE Session
162
MONEY MANAGEMENT
164
Parts Of A Check
165
Balancing Your Checking Account
169
Bank Statement Vocabulary
173
Bills, Bills, Bills
177
And More Bills'
192
Job Club AUCTION
193
LIVING INDEPENDENTLY
194
How To Read Want Ads When Apartment Hunting
195
Sort It Out (Laundry)
199
Apartment Hunting
200
Public Transportation
203
Let Your Fingers Do The Walking
209
The Price Is Right
211
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
212
SELF-ESTEEM
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SELF-ESTEEM
A positive self esteem is vital to success in every aspect
of life: job, independent living, social relationships,
Young
This concept seems simple, but it is very true.
etc.
adults, especially those with a disability or someone who is
Self esteem can
unemployed, often have a low self esteem.
Each time a person talks in
be practiced and improved!
Working in
front of a group, their self esteem is enhanced.
small groups gives these students many chances to improve
their self esteem throughout the entire school year.
Enhancing your self esteem will lead to improvements in all
increased communication skills, a boost in
areas:
productivity on the job, higher self confidence, etc.
Through these activities, you will see a different side of
leadership or organizational skills may
your students:
develop, a sense of humor may shine, appropriate social
skills will also be enhanced.
The activities in this section are fun and can be used
Many of these lessons use tangible
throughout the year.
items (rocks, apples, candy) which help the students deal
The first three pages in this section
with abstract ideas.
can be used as posters or handouts to motivate your
student's self esteem!
When some of the other Job Club activities seem cumbersome
or tedious, you may want to add a self esteem lesson.
This
will add a little "oomph" to your Job Club!
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