Product Overview
Remedia Independent Living Series: Understanding The Workplace REM5254
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 riskĀ . From improving your attitude to accepting criticism, these lessons are sure to help you to become a better employee.
- SKU: REM5254
- Brand: Remedia Publications
- Category: Social Studies
- UPC: 9781648071225
- Country of Origin: USA
- Color: Multi
- Material: Paper
- Additional Attribute 1: Rdg Level 4.0 - 5.5;Interest Level 6-12 Gr
- Age: 12+ years
- Grade: Grade 6-12
- Package Contains: 1 Book
- Package Count: 1
- Eco Friedly: Y
- Dimensions:
- W 8.50 x D 11.50 x H 1.00 Inches; WEIGHT: 0.50 lbs
- 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
