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.

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

Integrating Religious Clothing and Uniforms: Lesson Plan (50 minutes) [Participants of the US CO 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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Most recent update to this page: August 18, 2008