Office 302

Employability Skills Profile

Employability SKILLS are flexible, adaptable and transferrable to any

work placement….

LOTS of FORMS- to be read, filled and signed by:

-coop student-coop teacher-parent/guardian-employer-principal

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

http://www.blameitonthevoices.com/2011/12/homer-simpson-clock.html

MakeupPiercingPerfumFront or back body parts

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

Other FORMS- to be signed by:-coop student-coop teacher-parent-employer-principal

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

ORIENTATION CHECKLIST FOR EMPLOYERS

PURPOSE: The Orientation Checklist will assist the employer in making the students transition to the work force fluid and stress-free. This knowledge should aid in a good start in the place of employment, and help the student towards becoming a competent, productive employee!

•Introduce the student to all persons whom they will have contact.•Show the student location of offices, equipment and supplies they will use.•Explain the duties of the students first assignments.•Inform the student of who will be directly responsible for their supervision.•Inform co-workers of their relationship to the student, and solicit their cooperation.•Inform student of arrival quitting time and check-in and check-out procedures.•Inform student of lunchtime and relief procedures and regulations.•Inform student of location of restrooms, lunchroom telephone, etc.•Inform student of expected appropriate work attire.•Inform student about any work information to be kept confidential.•Inform the student of career possibilities in the work site.

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

Time Sheets rubrics

Weekly Time Sheet guidelines : Value of 5 points

2 point: all required information - student name, company, supervisor, date, time in and out, daily total hours, total week hours worked,

and both signatures.3 points: complete description of daily activities

MINUS 10% IF LATE.

WEEKLY JOURNAL TOPICSPlease select topics on a random basis

1-The first week is over. Write about how you felt going to the workplace on that first day. Were you anxious, apprehensive, calm or ready to take on the world. How did you approach the new surroundings, the new people, and the new job? Were you comfortable the first day? Did it get more comfortable on the following days? What was the biggest hurdle to overcome in the first week?

2-Being ready for work. Write about how you must change your schedule and perspective in order to accommodate going to the Co-op placement each day. What did you have to do with your school schedule to make sure you got to work on time? What did you have to do with personal commitments so that you could do your Co-op program? How do dress, attendance and punctuality affect you at your co-op placement?

3-Communication-Knowledge-Understanding Write about how these three words help you learn and progress in your work placement. How is your comfort level when approaching employees with a question or when you don’t understand what they are talking about and you seek clarification of a concept or procedure? How do you feel the employees respond to your questions and inquiries?

4-“Joe Jobs” Write about the mundane jobs that you have encountered in the workplace. How have you dealt with being the person who gets to do all the jobs that no one wants to do? How do the “Joe Jobs” at your work placement compare with the “Joe Jobs” at your part time work? How do the regular employees deal with the “Joe Jobs”? How do you feel about doing the “Joe Jobs”?

5-Feeling Good Write about a time at your work placement when you felt really good about the experience you are having. How did the event that produced the good feeling come about? How did it make you feel about the rest of your co-workers? Did the experience allow you to feel more a part of the workplace?

Journal rubrics

Weekly Journal guidelines : Value of 10 points

Must be passed in on Mondays or first school day of the week.

1-Must have the following information at the top of the page (2 points)Name in full , Date passed inTopic of journal and Week dates , COOP Teacher’s name

2-Document must (2 points)one full page, typeddouble spaced12 font

3-Body of Document must (6 points)Be on topic and relate to your job placementCorrected for spelling, proper grammar and punctuation

MINUS 10% IF LATE.

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

MONCTON HIGH SCHOOL207 Church Street, Moncton, N.B. E1C 5A3 Tel.: 856-3439 Fax: 856-3481

CO-OP EDUCATION CHAPTER WORK OUTLINE

All assignments and activities identified with portfolio icon ◙must be added to your COOP Ed. Portfolio final assignment.

SECTION I: JOB SEARCH TOOLS – CHAPTER 7 DO LAST

A-Define, and give examples and importance of; 1-Résumé, Career goals, Personal information, References, Application forms, Cover letter, Thank-you and Follow-up letters p.129-146

B-Complete the following questions and activities; (create one of each)

2-◙ Write your updated Résumé p. 134

3-◙ Write a Covering Letter p. 143

SECTION II: THE INTERVIEW PROCESS – CHAPTER 8

A-Define , give examples and give importance of: 1-Job Interview, letter of recommendation p.150-6 2-List all the preparation steps, stages and interview strategies

p.150-6 B-Complete the following questions and activities; 3-Analyzing Key Concepts- Questions 1-2-3-5 p. 165

SECTION III: PERSONAL DISCOVERY – CHAPTER 1

A-Define, give examples and give importance of; 1- Self-Assessment p. 14 2- Personality p. 15 3- Multiple Intelligence p. 23 4- Emotional Intelligencep. 27 5- Values p. 32 6- Self-concept……………………p.33

B-Complete the following questions and activities; 7-Activity 1-Personal History.....…………………………….….…p.14-15 8-Activity 2-Personality Quiz, score and write your personality type descriptions p.17-18-19 9-Activity 3-Connect Personality Type to Jobs………….…………p.19 10-Activity 7 p. 29-30 11-Answer questions; What is Your Self-Concept?........................p.34 12-Answer questions; What Have I Learned About Myself?… p.35

SECTION III: PERSONAL DISCOVERY – CHAPTER 1

SECTION IV: EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS – CHAPTER 4

A-Define , give examples and give significance of: 1-Employability Skills p.75 2-Academic, Personal Management and Teamwork Skills p.75 3-Problem Solving, Decision Making, Problem-Solving Process p. 82 4-Time Management, Accountability p. 87

B-Complete the following questions and activities; 5-Activity 1.1 p.75 6-Analyzing Key Concepts, questions 1-2-3-4 p.90

SECTION V: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION – CHAPTER 5

A-Define, give examples and give significance of: 1-Communication, Communication Barriers p. 94-95 2-Effective Speaking Strategies p.100 3-Active Listening, Active Listening Strategies p. 97-101 4-Non-Verbal Communication………… p.101

B-Complete the following questions and activities; 5-Activity 4 p. 101 6-Analyzing Key Concepts, questions 1-8 p. 109

SECTION VI: MEDIATION, NEGOTIATION – CHAPTER 9

A-Define and give significance of: 1-Teamwork…………………………………………… p. 169 2-Assertive, Aggressive, Passive Behavior p. 172 3-Conflict diagram and Conflict Resolution process p. 173-174 4-Human Rights, Discrimination, Harassment p. 178-180

B-Complete the following questions and activities; 5-Activity 2.2, 2.3 p. 173 6-Analyzing Key Concepts, 1-10 p. 184

DO FIRST SECTION VII: FIT FOR WORK – SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE – CHAPTERS 10-11

A-Define, give examples and significance of: 1-Occupational Health Issues p. 187–188 2-Positive and Negative Stress p. 190-191 3-Multi-tasking p.190 4-Injury p. 193 5-Ergonomicsp. 195 6-Hazards and Types of Hazards p. 201–204 7-List Basic Rights in the Canada Labor Code p.209 8-Enforcing Safety Laws p. 210–211 9-Workers Compensation p. 213

B-Complete the following questions and activities; 10-Analyzing Key Concepts, Questions 1-6 p. 198 11-Analyzing Key Concepts, Questions 1-7 p. 216

C-Health and safety project research: Co-op Placement

• Must be completed and reviewed individually before starting date.

• Write a description of your coop placement working environnement

• Research possible health and safety issues at work and how to avoid each situation.

• Make a list of step-what you should do if ask or put in a situation where you fell not secure or not confident to do task or no prepared to complete what you are asked to do.

• What are your rights.• Who should you immediatly

take to…

Health and Safety project

• worksafebc.com• http://www2.worksafebc.c

om/Topics/Apprenticeships/HealthTopics.asp?ReportID=36655

In the event of absence from the workplace the student

must notify

the employer and MHS Co-op Office at

856-3585

Arriving on time, leaving on time, punctuality, attendance, excuses…excuses…excuses, always blaming others, bad mood, dress code???,

TRUST = responsibilities = fun stuff you want to learn…

Coop dropouts

Attendance-------------Cell phones ------------------------Steeling and lyingDisobeyingLack of respect of others and equipment

Attitude

• Contagious• Huge impact on your future• Postive attitude is priceless• Always showing• Many different attitudes• The way you look at your whole environment• Life experiences influence your attitude• Personal• Attitude sent out is generally the one that comes back• More positive, the more effective• Negative environments make for greater challenges• Your attitude is you: Don’t only sell what you do, sell what you

are!

Coop Teacher Signature_______________________________ _______________________________

MHS Principal Signature

Student Code of EthicsAs a student in the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University, I understand that it is my duty to behave in a courteous and ethical manner at all times. The attitudes and habits I develop as a student form the core of my professional behavior. As such, I will set an example of the highest caliber for those who work with me. To promote these behaviors within the student body, I will use the principles of honesty, integrity, respect and professionalism as my personal, academic, and professional guide.HONESTY:•Understand the Gordon Ford College’s policies on academic conduct, and practice them as a part of my life •Honor my personal obligation to be sincere and forthright by dealing fairly and truthfully with others INTEGRITY:•Maintain my beliefs and values despite changing circumstances and challenging environments •Respect my reputation and that of my College and University by avoiding unethical behaviors and the circumstances that encourage them RESPECT:•Embrace the diverse perspectives and accomplishments of others, knowing that it is the personal and cultural variations among people that enrich us individually and as a society •Take pride in my College and University by protecting our facilities and their surroundings PROFESSIONALISM:•Maintain the highest standards of performance, conduct, and cooperation with my fellow students, faculty, staff, and co-workers •Perform my duties with due diligence and make a continuous effort towards improvement