HE-0791-a, Revised May 2005, Carol B. Centrallo, Ph.D., Extension Apparel & Textile Management Specialist, Auburn University; Rosalie M. Lane, Extension Specialist, Housing & Urban CRD, Alabama A&M University.

Works for Me Employment Life Skills Curriculum

Works for me Curriculum promotes employment success and enhanced quality of life. Its 20 lessons can be combined to accommodate unique situations, settings and participants. The curriculum addresses concepts and skills that are important to job seekers, new employees and employers. Use Works for Me to teach basic employment, job readiness, and life management skills and concepts.

Taking job-seekers to new heights

Works for Me is:

• Comprehensive
• Flexible
• Convenient

Works for Me is for:

• Adults entering the workforce for the first time
• Adults returning to work after a lengthy absence
• Adults seeking ways to balance home and work

Works for Me includes:

• Instructor's guidelines
• Transparencies
• Handouts
• Evaluation forms

Works for Me Curriculum Modules

I.	Family Management Managing Your Time Child Care Solutions
II.	Nutrition and Health Foods That Keep You Going Staying Healthy
III.	Financial Management Taking Care of Business Where Does My Money Go? Stretching Your Dollars
IV.	Employment Preparation Values, Decisions, and Goals Skills and Self-Esteem Goals: Charting Your Future Employer's Expectations: Attitude Dressing for the Job You Are On Your Way
V.	Getting Along on the Job Rights and Responsibilities Communication Skills: Verbal and Nonverbal Teamwork on the Job Facing Conflict Workplace Etiquette Making Changes Assertively

The Works For Me curriculum is designed to teach basic employability and life management concepts, promote employment success, and enhance quality of life for job seekers and employed individuals. The curriculum was developed by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in response to the need to help individuals with little or no work experience thrive in the workforce. Individuals who are entering the workforce for the first time, returning to work after a lengthy absence, or seeking ways to balance home and work responsibilities will find the curriculum particularly useful. Although adults are the targeted audience for the curriculum, some lessons may be adapted for teens.

To order the Works for Me Curriculum you can call 334-844-1592 or send the following information to Publications Supply and Distribution, 6 Duncan Hall Annex, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, AL 36849-5632.

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