Entering the World of Work is aimed at career preparation classes and may be used for a wide range of grades, from 6 to 12. It is designed for use in integrated classrooms, i.e.,
classrooms that combine general-education students and special-needs students. Most of these students have difficulty with reading and mathematics. Building reading skills is a primary focus of
the program. Building math skills is a second focus of the program. There is no other careers book on the market with the same target audience.Key topics covered in
Entering the World of
Work are:
- Career awareness and researching careers
- Self-exploration and the selection of a preferred career
- Making career decisions
- Finding job openings, applying for jobs, and interviewing
- Professional behavior on the job and in job situations
- Independent living skills such as money management, using technology, balancing work and personal life, etc.
