Minnesota Adult Basic Education
Assessment Training
Employment
Click on the blue link to open a competency-based lesson plan.
4.1 Understand basic principles of getting a job
4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, applications, resumes, and letters of application
Click on "Job Application"
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Beginning Level)
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Intermediate Level)
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Advanced Level)
Multi-Cultural Educational Services
Click on "Filling Out a Form"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Introduction to Employment Applications"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Completing the Employment Application"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Writing a Cover Letter/Letter of Application"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"What is a Resume?"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Developing the Resume"
4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads and announcements, and about the workforce and job market
Click on "Classifieds"
"Reading Classified Job Abbreviations"
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Beginning Level)
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Intermediate Level)
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Advanced Level)
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Where to Look for Jobs"
"Job Advertisements"
In Work Lesson Plans, click on "Job Ads" (250 and 350) and "Job Search"
4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Education Unit (Intermediate Level)
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Education Unit (Advanced Level)
4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses
"Job Fair - A Role-Play Lesson Plan"
"A Winning Job Interview Webquest" (Intermediate/Advanced ESL and ABE)
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Preparing for the Interview"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Interview" (Videotaping)
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Writing the Post-Interview Thank-You Note"
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
In Work Lesson Plans, click on "Evaluating Job Candidates"
4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
In Work Lesson Plans, click on "Job Titles and Tasks"
In Work Lesson Plans, click on "Job Duties and Reponsibilities"
4.1.9 Identify procedures for career planning, including self-assessment
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"The Right Job - Self-Assessment"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"The Right Job - Job Assessment"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"The Right Job - "Setting Goals"
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
In Work Lesson Plans, click on "Past and Present Jobs/Job Goals" and "Job Preferences" and "Comparing Jobs and Applicants"
4.2 Understand wages, benefits, and concepts of employee organizations
4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms
Click on "Time Sheet"
Multi-Cultural Educational Services
Click on "Using a Timesheet"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Completing a Timesheet"
"Reading Pay Stubs"
Talking Points Worksheets - "Insurance" (Student Worksheets)
"Insurance" - Teaching Suggestions
"Insuring Body Parts" - TP Homework
The Boss Can't Do That, Can He? (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 2: "Beginning Employment: Your Pay and Your Paycheck"
The Boss Can't Do That, Can He? (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 4: "Overtime"
The Boss Can't Do That, Can He? (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 8: "Unemployment Insurance"
4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations
The Boss Can't Do That, Can He? (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 3: "Rights of Workers Under 18"
The Boss Can't Do That, Can He? (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 4: "Overtime"
4.2.3 Interpret employment contracts and union agreements
Massachusetts Worker Education Roundtable
Click on Workplace Health and Safety Curriculum
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Work Benefits"
Talking Point Worksheets - "Know Your Unions" (Student Handout)
"Know Your Unions!" - Teaching Suggestions
"Trade Unions" - TP Worksheets
The Boss Can't Do That, Can He? (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 1: "Introductions to Worker's Basic Legal Protection on the Job"
The Boss Can't Do That, Can He? (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 7: "Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The Boss Can't Do That, Can He? (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 10: "Temporary and Day Laborers"
4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"New on the Job"
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
in Work Lesson {lans, click on "Rights and Responsibilities"
4.3 Understand work-related safety standards and procedures
4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Safety on the Job"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Work Safety"
4.3.4 Report working conditions and work-related accidents, injuries, and damages
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Reporting an Accident"
Living in America - Davidson County Community College, North Carolina
Click on Unit Thirteen - "Workplace Safety"
Massachusetts Worker Education Roundtable
Click on Workplace and Safety ESOL Curriculum
The Boss Can't Do That, Can He? (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 6: "Health and Safety Protection and Worker's Compensation"
The Virginia Adult Learning Resources Center (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Go to General Construction - click on Lesson 4: "Worker Rights"
4.4 Understand concepts and materials related to job performance and training
4.4.1 Identify appropriate behavior, attire, attitudes, and social interaction, and other factors that affect job retention and advancement
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Calling in Sick, Late, or Absent"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Work Relationships"
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
In Work Lesson Plans, click on "Good Work Habits"
4.4.2 Identify appropriate skills and education for getting a job and getting a promotion
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
In Work Lesson Plans, click on "Good Work Habits"
4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms and charts
The Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Go to General Construction - click on Lesson 3: "Work Schedules"
The Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Go to Painting - click on Lesson 5: "Painting Safely"
4.6 Communicate effectively in the workplace
4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give or provide feedback to instructions, give and respond appropriately to criticism
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Communication Skills at Work"
4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and email
"Would You Like to Leave a Message"
4.8 Demonstrate effectiveness in working with other people
4.8.2 Identify ways to learn from others and to help others learn job-related concepts and skills
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Asking for Help and Giving Help"
4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Responding to Customer Complaints"
Hotel T.E.A.C.H. Curriculum - Center for Immigration and Training
"Greeting and Welcoming Guests"