Building Employability Skills: An Experiential Workshop
    Author: Carol Clymer
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    It is essential to help adult learners build their employability skills, yet sometimes it's hard to find engaging materials to do so. This interactive workshop will offer tools that support the development of skills that are critical to workplace success such as decision making, self-management, working in teams, and problem solving. Participants will experience employability activities as well as receive ideas and materials to use in the classroom. An employability framework, self-appraisal, and sample activities will be provided
    Customer Service Clerk at Hannaford Supermarket__An introductory-level job that could lead to future advancement
    Author: Lucille Stott
    Material Type: Lesson Plan
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    This extensive lesson plan is accompanied by a course outline for an additional 11  units. The unit explores introductory-level jobs that can lead to future advancement. The starting position presented in the first lesson plan is Customer Service Clerk at a Supermarket. The job description is presented and reviewed by Learners, accompanying vocabulary assists in their understanding of the job and the expectations for the worker. Practice dialogues, role plays, application and interview exercises are also suggested as additional activities. Twenty-six (26) "cue" statements are provided to assist the Learner in understanding the new vocabulary along with a Customer Service Job Description from Hannaford Supermarkets who assisted the author in researching  this lesson plan. Twelve (12) potential interview questions are also listed that can be used with the Learners in preparation for a supermarket interview.   ATTACHMENTS: STOTT LV ESoL LessonPln
    Job Exploration: Restaurant Dishwasher
    Author: Mike Wing
    Subject Area: Soft Skills
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    This entry is a four-lesson plan unit designed to assist a Learner understand the tasks and responsibilities of an entry-level restaurant position such as dishwasher. The scenario for these lessons takes place at a restaurant with the Learner gaining knowledge about the physical layout and organization of a restaurant (#1), equipment in a basic restaurant kitchen (#2), specific tasks of a restaurant dishwasher (#3), and the special vocabulary of a restaurant worker (#4). The lessons contain activity suggestions, large vocabulary lists, and discussion questions. ATTACHMENTS: WING Dishwasher Lesson Plans
    Workplace Behaviors and Cultural Differences in the Workplace
    Author: Alamance Community College, NC Community College System, CORD
    Subject Area: Soft Skills
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

      This lesson plan is for a segment of a session spent with a workplace literacy student. See full curriculum at: http://adultresource.coabe.org/resources/workplace-literacy-curriculum This is a sample lesson plan of activities to help ESOL students prepare for entry-level jobs in our community. Pick and choose activities suitable to your student's goals and skills. These activities are designed to be adaptable to varying levels and easily modifiable to fit your unique student's skills. Start off each meeting by talking with your student, informally determining how much of the previous meeting they recall and what they want out of that day's meeting. This is also a chance to practice and assess your student's greetings and small talk skills, critical components of getting along with coworkers. This informal chit-chat- could take anywhere from 5-10 minutes of a one hour meeting. Each meeting might include two to four topics and should incorporate a variety of activities to develop the student's reading, speaking, and listening skills in English. Be aware that some activities may be tiring because of the amount of language included. It is okay to cover a topic repeatedly for shorter periods of time, ensuring long-term comprehension. Unfortunately some activities are straight memorization and cannot be made as engaging as other topics. Be aware of your student's engagement level and fatigue. If you are having success with an activity, do not feel like you need to stop after a given amount of time. An engaged and happy student will be a better learner! Basic Materials that may be useful in addition to materials for activities: whiteboard with markers, notebook to take notes during your lesson and to store lesson plans for planning future sessions, index cards (covered in contact paper to preserve them for regular use), baggies, sharpies  
    Creating & Maintaining PD Systems
    Author: Sharon Johnston, Lori Looney
    Subject Area: Soft Skills
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    Employers consistently report a lack of critical thinking and communication skills in incumbent and prospective employees. Learn and apply strategies to transform student engagement that can lead to success. Explore and evaluate existing IET resources. Collaborate to create new IET resources Build capacity and sustainability by using streamlined resources to prepare students for success in the workplace
    How to Teach Soft Skills – Workshop Slides and Resources
    Author: Pace Learning Systems, Inc.
    Subject Area: Business, Soft Skills
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    An astounding 85% of job success comes from well-developed soft and people skills, and only 15% of job success comes from technical skills and knowledge (hard skills). Join Dr. Susan McKee, educational psychologist, to learn simple but effective strategies for soft skills instruction and assessment. Effective soft skills instruction in basic education programs requires adaptable resources, consistent evaluation, and individualized feedback and planning. This workshop will explore simple but effective steps for teaching soft skills concepts in any basic education course. In addition, it will address strategies for soft skills evaluation and for supporting students’ long-term soft skills development. Attendees will also review a sample lesson from Pace’s Life Skills 25 curriculum.
    BreakoutEDU – It’s Time for Something Different
    Author: Marie Coleman
    Subject Area: Soft Skills
    Program Level: Conference 2017 Materials
    Material Type: Other
    Language: English
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    Pathways to Citizenship: Teaching Civics to English Language Learners

    Abstract:

    Do you know who wrote the Federalist Papers? Do you know who was the first Postmaster General of the United States? Can you name two cabinet-level positions in the U.S. Government? Learning Civics is essential for English language learners trying to live, work, and study in the United States. Civics classes can provide learners with the opportunity and information they need to be successful in our competitive society. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn and practice methods for increasing learner retention in ESL Civics and Citizenship courses. Participants will discuss how to design an ESL civics course and what topics to include in the curriculum. Participants will review the skills and vocabulary required to pass the U.S. Citizenship reading, writing, and civics exams. They will examine how to incorporate activities and technology into the classroom that utilize those skills and terms. Participants will also review a multitude of civics print, video, and online resources for instructors and learners. http://adultedresource.coabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/pathways-to-citizenship-8fqq7-db8-f.zip