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JT 89 Thank You for Calling. Bright Apple. ($70.99)
This is a set that includes a 100-page manual and user-friendly audio CD with 60 recorded phone messages. It is a creative way to practice making and receiving phone calls. Challenge students to listen for details, identify key information, and use strategies for recall. (2010)
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JT-88 Rusch, Frank, R. Supported Employment. Sycamore Publishing Co. ($49.99)
Supported Employment is the result of a major change in the way our society accepts its members with disabilities. Fading are the stereotypes of what disabled people are supposed to be, or what they’re supposed to be able to do. Today’s citizens with disabilities desperately want to be contributors and true participants at work, at home, and in their communities. This text is yet another milestone in defining our attempt to integrate persons with severe disabilities into the employment mainstream. The chapters contained in this text are unique, and they represent enormous gains in our understanding of employment.
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JT-87 Basic Nursing Assistant Training – Student Manual & Instructor’s Guide-Student Workbook. NHCA/NALA
The Basic Nursing Assistant training content is current and easy to use. Emphasis has been placed on the concepts of resident independence and dignity, restorative principles, safety, and infection control. The format includes pretests, learning objectives, and key terms. fourth edition. The instructor’s manual includes currant content, suggested teaching methods, tests, and suggested audiovisual materials. The unique format optimizes the principles of adult learning, but allows for individual instructor and student innovation and creativity. Includes CD fourth edition.
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JT-86 School To Work DVD Series. Attainment Company, Inc. ($99.00)
This unique video series (three DVD’s) helps students with disabilities prepare for the world of work. All titles are closed captioned. Includes: Everybody’s Working – features success stories of five employees with disabilities. It’s All Part of the Job – features real-life workers with developmental disabilities and their employers. Focuses on social skills needed to succeed on the job. Getting There – stresses independent and safe use of transportation methods and the importance of good social skills when out and about. Covers walking on community streets, taking a bus, and understanding community signs.
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JT-83/84/85 First Job Survival Skills: Surviving the First 90 Days. James Stanfield Co. Inc.
These DVDs teach your students first job mistakes and how to avoid them, Experts consider the first 90 days to be the most important period of an employee’s time on the job This program will teach your students what the boss is looking for in a new employee and how to avoid common pitfalls.
JT-85 Module 5 – Integrity at Work and Module 6 – The Interview: getting your foot in the door.
#5 contains: no second chances, an honest day’s work, & bosszilla meets the employees from hell. #6 contains: the interview starts in the front office, winning the interview, and appearance REALLY counts.
JT-84 Module 3 – Learning and Doing the Job and Module 4 – No Whining, No Excuses.
#3 contains: listening & not overstating skills, doing it the boss’s way, & going the extra mile. #4 contains: I would except…, but…., being a team player.
JT-83 Module 1 – The Foundation: a positive work ethic and Module 2 – Workplace Manners & Boundaries.
#1 contains: giving 100%, personal habits that mean a lot, and you are not in school anymore. #2 contains: crossing the line, workplace conduct, & workplace disposition.
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JT-82 Finding a Job When Your Past is Not So Hot. jist Publishing.
This DVD presents tangible steps to overcome losing a job or dealing with a poor relationship with a former boss. Plus other hurdles to finding a new job. Here is the scenario: you were fired from your last job; you’re a high school dropout; you didn’t get along with your previous boss so you do not have a reference. The good news is that these bad news scenarios are possible to overcome. This new DVD offers specific steps to help build up positive experiences that job seekers can add to their resume, and encourage positive communication about past challenges as they take action to reshape a new & bright future.
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JT-81 Interviewing Skills for Job Seekers with Physical Disabilities. jist Publishing.
Job seekers learn how to help interviewers focus on their abilities – not their disabilities. This video is for individuals who want to take charge of their own destinies. Viewers learn how to make an informed decision about to whom, if, and when they should disclose their disability. They discover how to put an interviewer at ease, answer unasked questions about their disability to do te job, and deal with improper disability etiquette. This video also includes a discussion about handling illegal or inappropriate question.
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JT-80 Take This Job and Love It! DVD. Cambridge Educational.
Many entry level employees feel that once they have been hired their worries are over. This video prepares them for the realities of the workplace. Focusing on skills it takes to be successful on any job, this video includes interviews with employers and workers in different fields and answers commonly asked questions like: What is initiative? How can I be a valued member of the team? This program emphasizes that when starting a new job, people skills and attitude are as important as learned skills; often making the difference between a smooth take-off and a crash landing.
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JT-79 Medication Aide Training. Nebraska Health Care Association, Inc.
This training manual is designed to prepare the learner to assume the role and responsibilities of the Medication Aide. Although this material is intended for the Medication Aide in an assisted living facility, a nursing facility, or intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded, it can also be used to train Medication Aides in other settings. Includes student
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JT-78 Success in the Job World Series. jist Publishing
Viewera learn the skills needed to keep and succeed on the job. Each DVD includes a teacher’s guide with objectives, discussion questions, and activities, as well as a pad of student activity worksheets. 8 DVDs approximately 15-20 minutes each.
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JT-77 Job Corps Outreach Video. DVD.
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JT-76 Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities. 2nd Edition. jist Publishing
Readers begin with the steps they should take before they apply for even one job: discovering their skills and interests, building their confidence and assertiveness, and researching their career goals. With that solid foundation readers can move on to other phases of the job search.
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JT-75 Success in the World of Work Part 2: Succeeding on the Job. National School Products Mac/Win
This second CD-ROM in the series takes students back to the jungle, only this time, it’s the first day on the job. The viewer will learn about employer expectations – like getting to work on time and having a positive attitude. Before the end of the day, the student is quizzed on his/her new-found knowledge and presented with an evaluation screen showing what was done well and what needs improvement.
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JT-74 Success in the World of Work Part 1: Getting a Job. National School Products Mac/Win
This CD-ROM helps students learn how to track down the elusive job. Set in a jungle, viewers meet the Safari Guide who provides basic information on the job search, including where to look and who to contact. Viewers navigate the jungle checking the want ads; learning how to create a resume and cover letter; and filling out a job application. The guide gives some helpful and insightful tips on interviewing, ending in an interactive interview with the “Big Boss”. Based on the responses, the user may actually be hired!
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JT-73 Looking Ahead: Preparing to Meet Your Future. NIMCO, Inc.
Experts take you step-by-step through a job search and show you how to sell your skills to an employer. Covers the three P’s of interviewing. The basics of resume, cover letter, and follow-up letter writing and structure are discussed, as well as examples.
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JT 72 Veterinary Medicine: It’s More Than You Think. DVD American Veterinary Medical Association. Grades 7-12.
This new program from the American Veterinary Medical Association, (AVMA) is designed to acquaint students with the employment opportunities the veterinary profession offers including private and corporate clinical practice, teaching, research, regulartory medicine, public health, and military service. DVD run time 29 minutes.
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JT-71 Oakes, Elizabeth H. Ferguson’s Guide to Apprenticeship Programs. Second Edition, Volumes 1 & 2
These books are designed to help students locate apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs, evaluate programs of interest, and successfully apply to and complete the program of their choice.
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JT-70 Workplace Issues Video Series. Education Associates, Inc.
Each video includes a teacher’s guide with objectives, discussion questions, and activities, as well as a pad of Student Activities Worksheets.
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JT-69 Wischnitzer, Dr. Saul; Wischnitzer, Edith. Health-Care Careers for the 21st Century. JIST Publishing, 2000
A career guidance manual, job description overview, and training program directory in one!
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JT-68 Summer and Part-Time Jobs. jist Publishing
Teens and young adults take part-time jobs for many reasons, such as to buy the things they want. Others help with family living expenses or save for their education. This video presents important aspects of working, often overlooked. It emphasizes that these jobs can accomplish more than just earning money. Virtually all work experience has value beyond the monetary rewards.
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JT-67 Working 1: Helping Your Students Get and Keep a Job. James Stanfield Company, Inc.
For students with mild developmental disabilities. This revised series addresses the most important aspects of getting and keeping a job. 104 mins on 2 DVDs with teacher’s guide.
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JT-66 Working 2: Teach Your Students How to Communicate on the Job. James Stanfield Company, Inc.
For students with mild developmental disabilities. Over five years of research by the University of Oregon on techniques to promote success at work. 120 mins on 2 DVDs along with teacher’s guide and TICE guide.
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JT-65 You’re Fired. jist Publishing.
This video helps people avoid getting fired by teaching them about common work ethics. Uses vignettes to help viewers better understand how not to behave on the job. It explains the top 10 reasons that people lose their jobs – and how people can easily avoid making those mistakes. This video teaches people how to transfer themselves into a desirable commodity and lay the foundation for a successful career.
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JT-64 Becoming JobSmart – 1: Avoiding Trouble on the Job. James Stanfield Company, Inc.
Your students will learn how to avoid staying unemployed; how to avoid irritating their co-workers; and how to avoid irritating their boss. 2 DVDs.
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JT-63 Becoming JobSmart – 2: Job Safety and Promotion. James Stanfield Company, Inc.
Your students will learn how to get a promotion; how to avoid getting fired; and how to avoid getting hurt. 2 DVDs.
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JT-62 StepPad. Record step-by-step directions for work activities. Attainment Company, Inc.
Now work activities trainees can self cue step-by-step instructions. Record each step of a work task, and the trainee can play it in sequence or repeat a step, go back to the previous step, or move ahead to the next step. Features 72 seconds recording time and a removable slide-on pocket clip.
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JT-61 Social Skills at Work - CD ROM. WIN/MAC Version 1.7.0 Donated by Attainment Company, Inc Macintosh – PowerMac, OS 8.6 or later Windows – Windows 98 or later with sound card
Features real-life workers with disabilities and their employers in on the job settings. It covers five valuable skill areas: dress right, be on time, be friendly, be a team player, and be ready to work.
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JT-60 Diamond, Harriet. Workforce Success: Personal Development. Steck-Vaugin, 1997
About ways to monitor and improve your work performance. To develop your career, you need to act responsibly and do quality work.
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JT-59 The Complete Job Application: filling in the blanks. jist Publishing
An entertaining video that highlights: Basics like leave no blanks, bring an erasable pen, and leave off anything that could be perceived as negative; how to deal with salary questions; which questions the law doesn’t require you to answer; how to handle tricky questions like “Have you ever been arrested?”; and how to handle previous work and volunteer experience effectively.
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JT-58 Farr, Michael and Ludden, LaVerne L.,Ed D. 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree. jist Publishing, 2003
This book is designed to help you explore career options in a variety of ways. It allows you to browse. Just find a job that interests you in one list in Part I and look up it’s description in Part II. Simple! Information from: U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Census Bureau, and from the authors themselves.
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JT-57 Kador, John. 201 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview. jist Publishing, 2002
The landscape for job seekers today is more treacherous than at any time in recent memory. In other words, if you want a job today, you may actually have to work for it. This book will help arm you with new interview questions and techniques for selling yourself and getting the job you want.
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JT-56 Farr, Michael. America’s Top Resumes for America’s top jobs. jist Publishing,
2002 Professional resume writers and career counselors throughout North America submitted their best resumes for this book, and the best of these were included in this collection. The result is a comprehensive collection of resumes that display a wide variety of writing styles, design features, and techniques that will help you write and improve your own resume.
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JT-55 Noble, David F. Gallery of Best Cover Letters. jist Publishing, 1999
This book shows you, example by example, how to create cover letters that are free of errors and writing weaknesses which could ruin your chances for an interview. By studying the sentences and paragraphs in these letters, you can compare your writing with what you see, and find new ways to express what you want to say to win that interview.
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JT-54 Tenpas, Steve. Job Coaching Strategies. Attainment Company, Inc. 2002
Job Coaching Strategies is a concise, goal oriented staff development program. The manual and DVD follow the chronology of a successful job placement – from getting to know your client to maintaining employer relations. The manual features real-life examples and provides useful forms.
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JT-52 Glisan, Ellen McPeek. Job Ads and Career Paths. Attainment Company, Inc., 2002 (book and CD)
This curriculum teaches transition students how to read and respond to job ads. It includes applying for specific jobs, conducting credible interviews and stresses how any job can branch off into related career areas. Contains numerous helpful, hands-on reproducibles.
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JT-51 Glisan, Ellen McPeek. JobWeb CD. Attainment Company, Inc., 2003
Use JobWeb WIN/MAC CD to learn how to get valuable vocational information by exploring 30 simulated Web sites using an Internet browser.
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JT-50 Computers at Work. Teach work skills at the computer. Attainment Company, Inc.
Vocational software that’s ideal for Long term training of school-to-work students. Focuses on actual computer skills that prepare users for office jobs. Challenges students to work independently for an hour or more while learning real office procedures. Includes Data Entry and Order Processing cards.
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JT-49 The Computer Learning Works. Work Transition Program. Achievement Technologies.
These software programs can help those learners ready to make the outside transition. This GSA-listed program guides learners in: 1) how to find a job, and 2) better understand the expectations of employers. Also teaches basic vocational and life skills. 2 demonstration CDs: 1) Employability and Work Maturity Skills and 2) Work Based Learning.
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JT-48 Look Before You Leap. Cambridge Career Products. VHS Tape, 1991
“Look Before You Leap” focuses on the choices and alternatives available to all students contemplating dropping out. Vocational schools, part-time work, part-time school, counseling, financial aid, and day care centers for teenage mothers are presented and discussed as alternatives to dropping out. This program also sends an important message to those students who will drop-out by emphasizing the importance of having a plan or goals before burning the bridges to education. Approx running time: 35 minutes.
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JT-47 Wright, Dixie Lee. Job Survival: How to Adjust and Keep Your Job. jist Publishing, 2000
This book will help you adjust and survive on your job. It covers 11 key issues that are important to your job survival. To help you learn about these issues, 2 graphics appear throughout the workbook. Includes workbook and instructor’s guide.
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JT-46 Farr, J. Michael & Christophersen, Susan. Job Search Basics Series. Greystone Educational Materials, 2000 (High School – Adult; Readability Grade 5)
Four workbooks, an instructor’s guide, and four companion videos help students use skills for a better job, and a better life. Learn about ideas important in the job search process, then, interact with these ideas through a series of questions and worksheets.
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JT-45 Noble, David F. Gallery of Best Resumes – Volume II. Greystone Educational Materials, 2000
For people without a four-year degree. Over 200 resumes and 30 cover letters by professional writers. A wide range of styles, formats, and designs arranged in easy-to-find occupational groupings.
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JT-44 Dialing for Jobs, Revised Edition. jist Publishing, 2000
Using the telephone in the Job Search. FACT: Effective telephone use is the best way to get interviews. Job seekers who get more interviews find jobs faster. 40 minute video chock-full of practical techniques that job seekers can use immediately.
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JT-43 Ludden, LaVerne L., Ed.D. & Ludden, Marsha M.A. Job Savvy. jist Publishing, 2003
Job Savvy is about keeping a job and getting ahead. It is based on research into what employers actually look for in the people they hire. The curriculum is designed to develop critical job-survival skills, increase productivity, and improve satisfaction and success. Includes: Instructor’s Guide, Overhead Transparencies, and 25 Workbooks.
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JT-42 Guide to Joining the Military. Greystone Educational Materials.
A “must read” for anyone considering military service or meeting with a recruiter! Includes opportunities in each branch of service, what to expect from a miltary career, and details on requirements and basic training. Complete chapter on women in the military.
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JT-41 America’s Top Military Careers – Third Edition. jist Publishing 2000
The official guide to occupations in the Armed Forces. Based on information provided by the Department of Defense, this book provides solid, accurate, and important information on all major careers in the Armed Forces.
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JT-40 Bolles, Richard Nelson & Brown, Dale Susan. Job-Hunting for the So-Called Handicapped. Ten Speed Press, 2001
Richard Nelson Bolles & Dale Susan Brown guide readers through the often frustrating, but ultimately rewarding process of securing independence in their lives and personal satisfaction in their careers.
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JT-39 Porot, Daniel. 101 Toughest Interview Questions: and answers that win the job. Ten Speed Press, 1999
This book was written to eliminate the surprise factor in interviews. We can prepare for an interview ahead of time so we will be able to respond exactly as we intended and impart exactly the information we had hoped to impart.
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JT-38 Wheeler, Jill. A Way to Work: Community-Based Vocational Training. Donated by Attainment Company, Inc. 1996
Emphasizes the development of non-paid job sites, especially for students in the early stages of training. Its goal is to prepare users for community integration and paid employment.
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JT-37 NDE, Paraeducator 101: A School-Based Job Coach Training Manual. Nebraska Dept of Education-Special Populations Office. Revised September, 2008.
The Job Training Manual for school personnel was developed to enhance the quality of work experience programs for students with disabilities. The job coach is a critical link between the school and employment community and plays a pivotal role in the student’s transition into the world of work.
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JT-36 Sargent, Carl. Managing Students for Success in the Workplace. CA Services 1999
A Guide for Business in the School-to-Work System.
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JT-35 Ryan, Daniel. Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities. jist Publishing, 2000.
The goal of this book is to prepare you to best represent yourself to potential employers, and to reassure them that you are a capable worker. it begins with things you should do before you apply for even one job: discover your skills and interests, build your confidence and assertiveness, and research your career goals.
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JT 34 Building A Student-Centered Program. Nebraska Department of Education., 2011.
Building A Student-Centered Program is designed for school teams to help them develop a quality, indivualized program for students with developmental disabilities. This training requires that each school participate as a team for optimal outcomes.
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JT-33 Wehman, Paul; Sherron, Pamela. Off to Work: A Vocational Curriculum for Individuals with Neurological Impairment. Attainment Company, 1995.
This manual is an attempt to provide the nuts and bolts of supported employment for individuals with traumatic brain injury and other severe disabilities.
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JT-32 Maze, Marilyn; Mayall, Donald. The Enhanced Guide for Occupational Exploration 2nd Edition. jist, 1995.
This manual contains descriptions for the 2,800 most important jobs. Its cross-referencing systems allow you to find jobs by skills, interests, education required, industry, and many other criteria.
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JT-30 Your First Interview Manual and Video. Career Development Software, Inc., The School Company, 1991.
Part of the Becoming Independent: Learning to Succeed on Your Own video series. In this you will learn what to do when you have your first interview for a job.
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JT-29 Princess Co., Ltd. Your First Job Manual and Video. Career Development Software, Inc.
The School Company, 1991. Part of the Becoming Independent: Learning to Succeed on Your Own video series. In this video you will learn what to do when you have your first job. You will learn what work habits and attitudes will make you successful at the job.
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JT-28 Exploring Careers. 1990. jist.
A young person’s guide to over 300 jobs.
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JT 27 John Deere Tech Program. John Deere.
It’s hard to find opportunity and security like the John Deere TECH Program offers. It is the only program that offers the advanced training needed and valued by more than 1500 John Deere dealerships across North America. Bottom line- John Deere TECH is an educational experience that will help you put your career in gear, and keep it moving.
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JT 26 Mid-Plains Community College Experience!
Create your own experience of a lifetime! At MPCC you’ll learn as much outside the classroom as you will inside the classroom – no matter what your age.
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JT-25 Miller, Robert. Careers Without College: Travel. Peterson Guides, 1993.
This series tells you the important news about each job: where the work is, how much you’ll make, skills and training needed, what you’ll do, perks, promotion, and travel potential. Find out what it takes to break in and make your mark as a: travel agent, flight attendant, reservations agent, customer service agent, or tour manager.
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JT-24 Richardson, Allen. Careers Without College: Sports. Peterson’s Guides, 1993.
This manual is part of the series. Find out what it takes to break in and make your mark as a: club/pro instructor, sports official, equipment manager, sports photographer/videographer, or manufacturer’s rep.
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JT-23 Longshore, Shirley. Careers Without College: Office. Peterson’s Guides, 1994.
This manual is part of the series. Find out what it takes to break in and make your mark as a: receptionist, office assistant, bookkeeper, secretary, and legal secretary.
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JT-22 Curless, Maura Rhodes. Careers Without College: Kids. Peterson’s Guides, 1993.
This series tells you the important news about each job: where the work is, how much you’ll make, skills and training needed, what you’ll do, perks, promotion, and travel potential. Find out what it takes to break in and make your mark as a: museum or amusement park staffer, preschool teacher or teacher aide, recreation instructor, caregiver, and hobby or toy store salesperson.
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JT-21 Hohenadel, Kristen; Gordon, Susan. Careers Without College: Health Care. Peterson’s Guides, 1992.
This series tells you the important news about each job: where the work is, how much you’ll make, skills and training needed, what you’ll do, perks, promotion, and travel potential. Find out what it takes to break in and make your mark as a: nursing assistant, home health aide, licensed practical nurse, radiologic technologist, and medical assistant.
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JT-20 Curless, Maura Rhodes. Careers Without College: Fitness. Peterson’s Guides, 1992.
This series tells you the important news about each job: where the work is, how much you’ll make, skills and training needed, what you’ll do, perks, promotion, and travel potential. Find out what it takes to break in and make your mark as a: group exercise instructor, sports massage therapist, sales and service staff member, personal trainer, and floor staffer.
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JT-19 Beckett, Kathleen. Careers Without College: Fashion. Peterson’s Guides, 1992.
This series tells you the important news about each job: where the work is, how much you’ll make, skills and training needed, what you’ll do, perks, promotion, and travel potential. Find out what it takes to break in and make your mark as a: designer, model, manufacturer’s rep, window display designer, and retail salesperson.
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JT-18 Peterson, Linda. Careers Without College: Entertainment. Peterson’s Guides, 1992.
This series tells you the important news about each job: where the work is, how much you’ll make, skills and training needed, what you’ll do, perks, promotion, and travel potential. Find out what it takes to break in and make your mark as a: actor/actress, disc jockey, stagehand, camera operator, and time salesperson.
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JT-17 Peterson, Linda. Careers Without College: Emergencies. Peterson’s Guides, 1992.
This series tells you the important news about each job: where the work is, how much you’ll make, skills and training needed, what you’ll do, perks, promotion, and travel potential. Find out what it takes to break in and make your mark as a: police officer, dispatcher, emergency medical technician, rescue specialist, and firefighter.
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JT-16 Williams, Linda. Careers Without College: Computers. Peterson’s Guides, 1992.
This series tells you the important news about each job: where the work is, how much you’ll make, skills and training needed, what you’ll do, perks, promotion, and travel potential. Find out what it takes to break in and make your mark as a : computer service technician, computer operator, desktop publishing specialist, telecommunications technician, and computer salesperson.
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JT-15 Krebs, Michelle. Careers Without College: Cars. Peterson’s Guides, 1992.
This series tells you the important news about each job; where the work is, how much you’ll make, skills and training needed, what you’ll do, perks, promotion, and travel potential. Find out what it takes to break in and make your mark as a : cad specialist, car salesperson, mechanic, claims representative, and race car driver.
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JT-13 Costello, James L. Fundamental of Job Placement and Development. RPM Press, Inc., 1990.
This is a useful tool for quickly training less experienced and recently hired placement and development specialists in the more fundamental and important principles of job placement and development.
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JT-12 Job Coaching Kit. RPM Press, Inc., 1988.
Each of the rating instruments in this form handbook are designed to be used by job coaches and other individuals involved in placing and training handicapped workers at work sites in the community or similar settings. The instruments are designed to be used in conjunction with one another.
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JT-11 Farr, J. Michael. Job Survival Skills: It’s A Jungle Out There! jist Works, Inc., 1990.
The job market really is a jungle of sorts, and you have to learn the ropes to survive. Yet there are things that can increase a person’s chances for job survival and success. It’s appropriate for audiences of diverse sophistication and ages, but especially those with minimal job experience.
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JT-9 Boerner, Lee Ann. Job Seeker’s Workbook. Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute, University of Wisconsin, 1988.
This workbook was developed to compliment a practical, step-by-step course on job seeKing and job seeking skills.
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JT-8 Boerner, Lee Ann. Job Seeker’s Skills Course Instructor’s Manual. Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute, University of Wisconsin, 1988.
This manual contains a Suggest Lesson Plan for a 30-hour Job Seeking Skills Course. The Lesson Plan is structured around goals and measurable outcomes for each section of the 6-unit course.
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JT-7 Linder, A. Francis. Career Survival Kit for Teen Education and Employment. Career Planning Workbook: From Astronaut to Zoologist. Vocational Studies Center-School of Education. University of Wisconsin, 1987.
This workbook will help you understand the changing work force, assess your needs, skills, and interests, and learn what you need to do to move ahead into the world of work and adulthood.
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JT-6 First Impressions: The Key To Job Success. Curtis & Associates, VHS Tape, 1992.
The key to a successful job interview is the ability to make a positive first impression. In ”First Impressions” yuo will meet several persons who want to work. They each have interviews. You will learn why only one succeeds. You be the employer and you be the judge. You will discover employer’s fears and red flags – and what they are looking for in the persons they hire. You’ll also have an opportunity for discussion and to preview a list of do’s for a positive first impression. Approx running time: 30 minutes
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JT-5 Cutler, Arthur; Ferry, Francis; Kauk, Robert; Robinett, Robert. JOB-O. CFKR Career Material, 1989.
The primary purpose of JOB-O is to facilitate self-awareness, career-awareness, and career exploration. Included in the folder is the Professional Manual, Career Planning Booklet and JOB-O Dictionary.
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JT-4 Making It On Your First Job. Cambridge Career Products, VHS Tape, 1989.
Your hired! To a job seeker, no two words sound more beautiful. But after you’re hired, what steps should you take to assure that your venture into the working world will be a success? This fast paced, comprehensive program utilizes a dialogue format highlighted with testimonials from entry level workers and their supervisors to emphasize the need for developing adaptive skills and positive attitudes. Students are shown that school and work environments contain many similarities such as authority figures and specific rules and regulations. Major differences such as having others depend on your performance are also discussed. Work habits, including punctuality, attendance, initiative, and personal relations with co-workiers and supervisors, and the public are shown to be vital ingredients for job success. Approx running time: 30 minutes
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JT-3 Working I: Attitudes and Habits for Getting and Holding A Job. James Stanfield & Company, 1986.
This video kit contains two videos that cover grooming for men and women, being on time, working together, being positive, keeping your job, understanding directions, and the quality worker.
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JT-2 Fadley, Diane C. Job Coaching in Supported Work Programs. Materials Development Center, 1987.
This book is designed to address the many roles and functions of job coaches in various employment settings.
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JT-1 McLoughlin, Caven; Garner, J. Bradley; Callahan, Michael. Getting Employed, Staying Employed. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 1987.
Job development and training for persons with severe handicaps. This book provides step by step guidance in the job development, as persons placement and training process for employment of special needs persons in an integrated work setting.
