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From School to Work, 8th Edition


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By: J.J. Littrell, Ed.D. and James H. Lorenz, Ed.D. and Harry T. Smith, Ed.D.

ISBN: 978-1-59070-936-8
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: © 2009
Subject: Career Education
Grade Level: 9-12
Retail Price: $74.00
School Price: $55.50

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Text 640 978-1-59070-936-8 $74.00$55.50
Student Workbook 204 978-1-59070-938-2 $17.00$12.75
* Teacher's Edition 671 978-1-59070-937-5 $93.28$69.96*
* Teacher’s Annotated Workbook 204 978-1-59070-939-9 $44.00$33.00*
* Teacher's Resource Guide 343 978-1-59070-940-5 $96.00$72.00*
* Teacher's Resource Portfolio 375 978-1-59070-941-2 $160.00$120.00*
* Teacher's Resource CD 978-1-59070-942-9 $212.00$159.00*
* ExamView Assessment Suite 1085 questions 978-1-59070-943-6 $200.00$150.00*
Teacher's PowerPoint Presentations Individual License 740 slides 978-1-59070-944-3 $133.28$99.96
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From School to Work has been completely redesigned! This career education text helps students make smooth transitions from their classrooms to meaningful jobs. The text emphasizes the skills students need to succeed in school, at work, and on their own.

- New easier-to-read format will capture students’ interest.
- 200 new colorful, up-to-date photos!
- End-of-chapter material includes activities for Developing
- Your Academic Skills, Information Technology Applications, Applying Your Knowledge and Skills, and Developing Workplace Skills.
- “In the Real World” case studies and discussion questions involve students with lifelike situations. “Expand Your Knowledge” features offer additional information related to text material.

Table of Contents


  1. Making the Transition from School to Work
  2. Understanding Work-Based Learning
  3. What Your Employer Expects
  4. Teamwork and Problem-Solving Skills
  5. Communicating on the Job
  6. Math in the Workplace
  7. Technology and You
  8. Looking Good on the Job
  9. Safety on the Job
10. Leadership and Group Dynamics
11. Participating in Meetings
12. Learning About Yourself
13. Learning About Careers
14. Researching Careers
15. Making Career Decisions
16. Applying for Jobs
17. Taking Preemployment Tests
18. Interviewing for Jobs
19. Succeeding on the Job
20. Diversity and Rights in the Workplace
21. Succeeding in Our Economic System
22. Entrepreneurship: A Business of Your Own
23. Understanding Income and Taxes
24. Managing Spending
25. Using Credit
26. Banking, Saving, and Investing
27. Insurance
28. Managing Family, Work and Citizenship Roles

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Text
   sample Chapter 1 (PDF, 670 KB)
   sample Chapter 13 (PDF, 1.48 MB)
Teacher's PowerPoint Presentations Individual License
   sample Chapter 2 (PPS, 4.26 MB)
   sample Chapter 20 (PPS, 3.70 MB)
Companion Web Site
   sample View Site (g-wlearning.com, Career Education)
  Note: Sample file quality has been reduced to allow for Internet streaming and viewing.

Correlations

Alabama
   PDF Career Cluster Explorations (PDF, 66 KB)
   PDF Workforce Essentials (PDF, 58 KB)
Arkansas
   General Cooperative Education, Grades 9-12
   Workplace Readiness, Grades 9-12
   EAST/Workforce Technology, Grades 9-12
Idaho
Kentucky
   Career Options, Grades 9-12
   Career Networking, Grades 9-12
   Career Work Experience, Grades 9-12
Mississippi
   PDF Cooperative Education I (PDF, 89 KB)
   PDF Cooperative Education II (PDF, 74 KB)
North Carolina
   PDF Career Management 9-12 (PDF, 65 KB)
Oklahoma
  Note: Correlation files may not be available for all listed courses.
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