Employment

Covers topics such as the importance of early self-sufficiency, the job search process, the local job market and wages, job interviews, and characteristics of the U.S. workplace. Legal documents needed for employment, salary deductions, and employment benefits are also discussed.

Motivations to Work While on Public Assistance (Two sessions of 1.5 hours each) [Created by participants of the US CO Professional Development Workshop in New York, NY, November 2009]

Acquiring Job Search Skills
(Four sessions of one hour each) [Created by participants of the US CO Professional Development Workshop in San Diego, CA, March 2009]

Employment Orientation: PowerPoint Presentation [Provided by Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota, Fargo, ND]

Integrating Religious Clothing and Uniforms: Lesson Plan (50 minutes) [Created by participants of the US CO Professional Development Workshop held in Worcester, MA, November 2007]

Employment Basics: PowerPoint Presentation [Provided by YMCA International Services, Houston]

Understanding Salary and Benefits (45 minutes) [From CAL's Cultural Orientation for Refugees: A Handbook for U.S. Trainers; click here for more information or to purchase]

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