Researching Jobs That Can Support Talents Autism Speaks Family Services Employment Toolkit Your Job Search pp By: Rommel Campoy

Student Objectives Student will identify community resources to assist with work choices Student will look at different kinds of employment outcomes and the community resources used for them Student will learn how to find out about more community resources that support employment outcomes and how to learn what services they provide By: Rommel Campoy

Social Emotional Learning Standards Apply decision- making skills to deal responsibly with daily academic and social situations. Evaluate personal abilities to gather information, generate alternatives, and anticipate the consequences of decisions. Analyze how present decision making affects college and career choices. By: Rommel Campoy

Task 1: Whole Group Discussion Link to previous lesson – Knowing what job is right for you (job match). How do I find out about job openings? What are the ways to look for a job? Personal Perspective – “You never know until you ask.” By: Rommel Campoy

Activity 1: Small Group – Your Job Search Ways to look for a job By: Rommel Campoy Make a list of people you know who can help you find a job.

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This is an important way that people network and connect with others. Through social media sites, you can connect with friends and acquaintances and learn about job opportunities.

By: Rommel Campoy Another helpful way to job search is to look at companies that are already hiring people with disabilities, since they have a current practice that is working. These sites offer online job postings by companies looking to hire people with disabilities: DiversityInc GettingHired.com U.S. Jobs Disability – by the National Labor Exchange I Think Beyond the Label Disability.gov Vocational Rehabilitation Center (VR)

Activity 2: Presentation Prepare a presentation of your job search that include: The “job match” Description of how you found the job – the process. What are needed to apply for the job including qualifications. Create a plan – “What are the next steps-Preparing for Employment?” By: Rommel Campoy

Game Day By: Rommel Campoy