Able to Work Job Outlook
NEW! 2002-2003 EditionA Special Needs Occupational Outlook Handbook
This is a must-have reference for anyone working with people who have limited education or training. The NEW EDITION features new job listings, SCANS skills for everyone, updated job outlook data and resources, and a reader-friendly pronunciation guide!
With over 100 jobs that require little education or training, Able To Work will help job seekers recognize the opportunities available for people with specific skills and abilities. Features of the book include:
Helpful Icons - Icons are used on every job listing which identify 12 personal and physical skills such as mobility, dexterity and math. These icons help the user easily locate jobs which fit their special requirements. For those with low reading skills, the icons will help quickly identify jobs which make a good fit.
NEW pronunciation guide! - Written at a low grade reading level--job titles and difficult terms are phonetically respelled. Each chapter starts with a "Words to Know" section that describes industry-specific terms. A helpful pronunciation guide and glossary are included.
Job duties are listed in an easy-to-read format. Working conditions are described and a "Starting Out" section tells the reader how they start out and work their way up.
NEW SCANS skills information! - SCANS skills required for any job are discussed, as well as information about wage and safety laws.
NEW and updated resources! - A "Job Search Basics" section helps the reader get motivated and tells them where and how to start finding a job as well as what programs and websites are available to help.
Job groups by industry - Jobs are grouped by industry with a helpful section at the start of each chapter that describes general industry information.
Able To Work Job Outlook was designed specifically for special needs, workability, welfare-to-work and other school and government programs. It is a valuable book for libraries, career centers and guidance offices.
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8 1/2 x 11, 216 pages, copyright 2002.
Able To Work Job Outlook WWOH $ 24.95
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