A Job For Me is designed for high school students who are seeking employment for the first time. The program can be used in its entirety or in segments as needed in the classroom setting. The student workbook can also be used as a self-study guide to help in employment preparation. The guide is arranged in sections to allow the student to work at his/her own pace in gaining self-confidence, through completing applications, writing a resume, and preparing for an interview. This project was revised in 2002 and has two new sections.A Job For Me contains:

Section A
Building Self-confidence

Section B
Getting Started in a Job Search

Section C
Preparing Applications and Resumes

Section D
Preparing for Interviews

Section E
Dress for Success

Section F
Keeping the Job

Instructional Materials

The curriculum is available ON A LOAN BASIS. Or it may be purchased for $20, which includes the "white copies", computer disk and shipping, or for $30 which includes the "white copies", CD, and shipping.

Illinois State Goals & Learning Standards

03A. Use correct grammar, spelling, puctuation, capitalization and structure.

03B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences.

03C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.

04A. Listen effectively in formal and informal situations.

04B. Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience.

05A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.

05B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.

05C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.