Introduce students to the skills they will need to succeed in school, on the job, and on their own. By studying this text, students will be able to explore personal goals, interests, and aptitudes that will influence future life decisions. The 16 career clusters, with career pathways and options, provide an opportunity to research and gain an awareness of educational and training requirements needed for various careers. Check your Reading and Key Concepts reinforce reading skills and enhance... Read full description

Introduce students to the skills they will need to succeed in school, on the job, and on their own.

By studying this text, students will be able to explore personal goals, interests, and aptitudes that will influence future life decisions. The 16 career clusters, with career pathways and options, provide an opportunity to research and gain an awareness of educational and training requirements needed for various careers. Check your Reading and Key Concepts reinforce reading skills and enhance reading comprehension. Sharing best practices for the environment, Go Green gives tips on ways to use our resources wisely in a business setting.To provide insight on real life issues that may arise in the workplace, an Ethics feature presents helpful information that students can use.

Contents: The Importance of Work, The Changing Workplace, The Law in the Workplace, Exploring Career Options, Learning About Careers, Types of Careers, A Business of Your Own, Making Plans for Career Success, Learning About Yourself, Making Decisions, Options for Education and Training, Making a Career Plan, Acquiring Workplace Skills, Job Search Skills, Interviewing Skills, Good Employee Skills, Being a Team Player, Keeping Safety First, Handling Changes in Job Status, Developing Personal Skills for Job Success, Basic Skills for Job Success, Time Management and Study Skills, Communication Skills, Your Appearance, Good Health and Job Success, Developing Leadership Skills, Managing Your Money, Paychecks and Taxes, Budgets, Checking Accounts, Savings, Credit, Insurance, Growing Toward Independence, APlace to Live, Transportation, Being a Responsible Citizen.

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