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CAREER EDUCATION

CAREER EDUCATION


CURRICULUM IN A BOX: SUCCEEDING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL - CAUTION: TEENAGER UNDER CONSTRUCTION




This fast-paced program uses humor and appealing animations to introduce middle schoolers to the many changes that accompany adolescence. Program goes beyond the physical manifestations of puberty and discusses the enormous emotional, social and developmental changes that occur. Likeable teen hosts reassure viewers of many normal aspects of early adolescence: changing relationships with friends, a new sense of independence from parents, unpredictable moments of emotional upheaval and distraction, and more. Viewers will understand and appreciate that there is no single ¡§blueprint¡¨ for how a teen is built-what matters most is acceptance of self and others. The message is clear: adolescence is not a destination but an important milestone in a journey that lasts a lifetime.

Item no.: NJ01390093
Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
Duration: 20 minutes
Audience: Grades 5-9
Copyright: 2007
StdBkNo: 9781555480400
Price: USD 129.95

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CONNECT THE DOTS: HOW SCHOOL SKILLS BECOME WORK SKILLS




Students often ask why they need to learn things that seem irrelevant to their futures in the workplace. This program helps answer that question by exploring the connection between what one learns in school and what employees do at work. Looks at a group of five basic school-to-work skills: personal self-management; creative thinking, computer literacy, communications, and reading, writing, arithmetic (basic literacy skills). Explores how school skills contribute to a person's ability to think critically and solve problems, and how mastering these skills in school help make for a successful career. Even though their careers may be a long way into the future, connecting the dots right now will give students perspective and help motivate them to tackle tough subjects.

Item no.: YW01390055
Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
Duration: 16 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-8
Copyright: 2006
StdBkNo: 9781555480172
Price: USD 129.95

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CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREER OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES: FINDING THE PERFECT JOB: HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE JOB HUNT




Landing your perfect job takes organization, persistence, patience, and knowing how to sell your strengths to potential employers. This DVD follows several teens as they experience the highs and lows of their own real-life job searches. Viewers learn the basics, from preparing a resume and cover letter, to scouting the help wanted ads, to job interview dos and don'ts, including what to wear and what to say. Skills include how to take advantage of school career centers; how to locate promising job postings in newspapers, job boards and the internet; how to network effectively; and how to tailor job applications to highlight talents, ambitions, and interests. Advice from professionals and tips from the featured young people deliver useful information and encouragement in a teen-friendly style.

Review
  • Recommended - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Item no.: CH01390144
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 18 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-College
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo: 9781555480295
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREER OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES: MATCHING YOUR SKILLS, TALENTS AND AMBITIONS TO A DREAM CAREER




    The happiest employees are the ones who have found careers that match their skills, talents and ambitions-but, finding the right match is often difficult. Many students feel lost just imaging what their future career might be! Using the experiences of real-life teens and young adults, this program coaches viewers on how to pinpoint their talents and aptitudes, evaluate qualities they would like to find in a "dream" job, and match up those characteristics to find a career uniquely suited to them. Showcases four young people as they embark on their careers as chef, pilot, photographer and stand-up comedian. Clearly demonstrates the connection between each career choice and the personalities, skills, and talents that match up for success.

    Item no.: KD01390229
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 16 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo: 9781555480301
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREER OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES: NOW WHAT? NON-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADS




    College is not the only choice for students, but students who do not choose college still need to think about and plan for the future. Program provides a step-by-step approach to exploring opportunities and preparing for life after high school. Taking advantage of their high school guidance department and career counseling services, students learn how to create individualized plans that optimize their talents, abilities and ambitions. The key is to open the door to the possibilities and understand the myriad of excellent choices available.

    Program focuses on young people who have opted for the non-college route and succeeded: Latesha is starting her career as a draftsman; Jonathan is a design engineer and operations manager for an automotive supply company; Enrique is training as a firefighter; Stella is opting for the US Air Force; Peter has become a journeyman electrician.

    A high school guidance counselor and a career expert add advice and perspective to help students prepare for their futures.

    Item no.: EB01390242
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 16 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo: 9781555480288
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: SUCCEEDING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL - FIVE LIFE STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL TEENS




    This program profiles 5 real teens who are achieving their dreams and inspiring other teens to fulfill their goals: Liz Murray (Taking Risks) who overcame a life of living on the streets to attend Harvard University, Jesse Laslovich (Discipline) who became one of the youngest legislators ever elected in Montana, Aja Monet (Communication) tells her story of winning a National Poetry Slam Competition, Clayton Lilliard (Organization) is seen creating his own charity donating bikes to kids whose parents are in prison and Jennifer Howitt (Setting Goals) who overcame a spinal chord injury to excel at basketball and win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games.

    Reviews
  • Highly Recommended - Educational Media Reviews Online
  • 3 out of 4 Stars - Good - Video Librarian

    Awards
  • Silver Telly Award
  • Bronze Award - Columbus International Film & Video Festival

    Item no.: PK01390097
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 27 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-College
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo: 1555480667
    Price: USD 189.00

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    HOW TO GET INTO THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE




    "Anyone can find the college that's right for them. But you have to take the process seriously, use every resource at your disposal, and you have to do the homework." That is the advice given to teens by the narrator of this DVD, which presents a comprehensive look at the process of choosing a college. That process begins in freshman year of high school with choosing the right courses and developing strong study skills. It ends in senior year with the actual process of applying to colleges and making the final choice.

    In addition to the narrator, three college students talk about how they handled the process, and a high school guidance counselor and a college admissions officer give advice based on their own perspectives. The DVD is packed with information for students on how to choose courses, how to decide on a major, the importance of extracurricular activities, how to approach standardized tests such as the SAT, how to finance their college education, and how to know that a college is really right for them. Follow-up activities in the Teacher's Resource Book will reinforce the DVD's message and offer students the opportunity to review and assess their understanding of the material.

    Review
  • Highly Recommended - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Award
  • Honorable Mention - Columbus International Film & Video Festival

    Item no.: SG01390168
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Guide)
    Duration: 24 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo: 1555480632
    Price: USD 189.00

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    STASH THAT CASH: BUDGETING, SAVING AND INVESTING FOR TEENS




    A teen with a job faces all kinds of decisions about how to use that paycheck: go out to dinner or save for a car? A new iPod or college tuition? Spring break at the beach or a long-term investment? Program introduces the concepts of money management and financial planning for the future in a fun, easy-to-understand manner. Experts coach students on how to budget for expenses, set and attain savings goals, and choose the best ways to save and invest their money. Students learn how to make monthly budgets, how to estimate expenses, how to balance a checkbook, how internet banking works, how credit cards work, how to avoid credit traps, and how to protect themselves from identity theft. Students learn the basics about how to spend smart, save, and invest for the future. Humorous vignettes and solid advice make these important lessons entertaining for teens.

    Item no.: LK01390300
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 22 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-12
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo: 9781555480271
    Price: USD 189.00

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    WHAT TYPE OF PERSON AM I? PERSONALITY AND CAREERS




    Based on research showing personality type as the key factor in successful career development, program helps young teens understand the six basic personality types as presented in the Holland Hexagon: Doer, Thinker, Creator, Helper, Persuader and Organizer. Teens begin to identify their interests and abilities, and see how their own personalities fit with the general types and connect to potential careers. Using real teen scenarios, viewers will learn how to identify what they're good at doing, what their interests are, and how to translate this information into career choices. Students are reassured that all the personality types are equally worthwhile and only one of several factors affecting career satisfaction.

    Item no.: NB01390359
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Audience: Grades 6-8
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo: 9781555480189
    Price: USD 129.95

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREER OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES: YOU'RE FIRED!




    Regardless of age, nobody wants to hear the words, "You're fired." For young people entering the job market, the possibility of being fired is even greater than among older employees, since young workers may not have a broad understanding of what job performance means. Most people get fired, not because they can't do the job, but as a result of poor work habits and unacceptable behaviors. This DVD aims to help teens arm themselves with specific, reality-based tools that will help them remain employed.

    The DVD combines real teens with employment experts who explain that what teens think is ¡§acceptable behavior¡¨ is often not permissible in the workforce. The DVD explores issues such as tardiness, appearance, attitude, dishonesty and incompetency, insubordination, substance abuse on the job, sloppiness, and unreliability. Each issue is analyzed by experts who explain how these behaviors can undermine the reputation of even the most talented employee. The powerful take-home message of this DVD is clear: no matter how capable you are, if you create problems for your boss and your co-workers, then ¡§You're Fired!¡¨

    The DVD and Teacher's Resource Book underscore the importance of using mature judgment in various job situations, and offer helpful tips on how to behave appropriately at the workplace in order to succeed.

    Item no.: TN01390378
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-College
    Copyright: 2005
    StdBkNo: 1555481078
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREER OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES: BUSINESS ETHICS ON THE JOB




    This program defines what business ethics are, and identifies why they are necessary for success in the workplace. A series of engaging live-action vignettes help viewers to recognize the importance of key ethics such as honesty, loyalty, integrity, confidentiality and respect for others. TheDVD can be paused after each vignette so that students may discuss how they would handle the situation that has been presented. Teens typically don't have enough experience in the business world to recognize that the best workers are those who demonstrate superior ethical traits as well as diligent work habits. Designed to be enlightening and interactive, Business Ethics on the Job makes it clear how young employees must behave in order to be successful. Student activities in the Teacher's Resource Book expand upon the points identified in the DVD, so that students can continue their exploration of the subject of business ethics.

    Review
  • Highly Recommended - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Award
  • The Chris Awards - Bronze Plaque - Columbus International Film & Video Festival

    Item no.: HV01390036
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-College
    Copyright: 2004
    StdBkNo: 1555481647
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREER OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES: MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION: RESUMES, INTERVIEWS & APPEARANCE




    In a fast-paced world of emails and text messaging, it's easy for young people to forget the importance of concise business writing with a courteous presentation. Indeed, many teens may not realize that the ¡¥laid-back' communication style that is common at school is far from appropriate in the world of work. This video brings viewers back to basics: how to write a proper resume, what to wear on a job interview, and how to behave appropriately in the workplace. Viewers will enjoy a series of dramatic (and sometimes comical) vignettes that identify what is-and is not-proper workplace behavior. Special emphasis is given to the importance of good speaking and writing skills. Treating bosses and colleagues with due respect is also presented as a crucial part of being a successful employee. Follow-up activities in the Teacher's Resource Book will help students improve their writing abilities, and offer role-play opportunities to practice proper workplace behaviors.

    Review
  • Highly Recommended - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Item no.: GR01390223
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-College
    Copyright: 2004
    StdBkNo: 1555481698
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: SUCCEEDING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL - DEVELOPING GOOD STUDY SKILLS




    This program includes two parts and a print component designed to instruct students on tried and true methods that will help them to study more effectively and achieve higher grades. The six basic skills highlighted are how to prioritize and manage your time, how to use the library to your best advantage, how to study using textbooks, how to take better notes, how to listen effectively and how to take tests. The program begins by explaining several critical in-class skills, and then moves on to discuss successful techniques for studying at home. Effective test preparation is covered in depth, with strategy tips provided for multiple choice exams and other common test formats. The final section of the DVD explores how to be more efficient in writing research papers and using the library or internet appropriately. Follow-up activities in the Teacher's Resource Book will reinforce the DVD's message, and offer students the opportunity to examine the areas they need to improve in their own study skills techniques.

    Review
  • Highly Recommended - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Item no.: YY01390095
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 50 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-College
    Copyright: 2004
    StdBkNo: 1555481663
    Price: USD 189.00

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    ROAD TO RICHES, THE: BASIC MONEY MANAGEMENT




    This upbeat program teaches the basic principles of money management and financial planning in an entertaining format that teens will relate to. Fast paced and humorous, the video includes interviews with a financial planner, a bank president, an insurance agent, a CPA and other financial professionals who offer young viewers important advice on how to manage money and become fiscally responsible. Topics include saving money, compound interest, how banks work, the basics of investing and the important relationship between a good education and a good job.

    Review
  • Recommended - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Item no.: WV01390275
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-College
    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo: 1555482651
    Price: USD 189.00

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    ROAD TO RICHES, THE: PROS AND CONS OF CREDIT




    This lively and entertaining video will help young students learn everything they need to know about credit. The program gives viewers an appreciation of how credit cards actually work, what to look for when selecting a credit card and the importance of establishing and maintaining a good credit history. In addition, the pitfalls of bad credit are examined, such as ¡§maxing¡¨ out a credit card, getting a bad credit rating or even having to file for personal bankruptcy. The Teacher's Resource Book provides activities to help students continue their exploration of credit and money management.

    Review
  • Highly Recommended - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Item no.: MJ01390276
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 21 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-College
    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo: 1555482872
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREERS & VOCATIONS - COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE




    This program delivers a clear message to students ¡V that the number one asset for virtually any employee is the ability to communicate effectively. Whether speaking or writing, it is essential for employees to be able to relate information and thoughts clearly. Students will see that effective communication not only makes a business run better, it also enhances the prospects for the employee who can master it.

    The DVD gives numerous examples of communication in action and the accompanying materials allow students to hone their own skills. Recruiters, managers, and communications experts provide useful information on such topics as one-on-one communication, breaking down barriers to communication, listening skills, group meetings, memo writing, phone etiquette, and more. Print materials provided in the kit give students ways to assess and improve their own speaking and writing skills, as well as templates for proper memos, letters, e-mails and more.

    Item no.: TR01390072
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Audience: Grades 8-College
    Copyright: 2000
    StdBkNo: 1555482112
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREERS & VOCATIONS - TAKING THE INITIATIVE ON THE JOB




    There is no better way to achieve job security than by making yourself an indispensible employee. This program encourages students to do just that. By volunteering to take on new projects and learn new skills, employees begin to understand the inner workings of a business. New skills that they pick up make those employees that much more useful and help put them on track toward growth. What's more, those skills will often prove useful when it comes time to change jobs.

    This DVD and print program provides students with an excellent combination of motivational guidance and practical pointers. Recruiters and managers as well as employees provide anecdotes about the things that employees do to get noticed, and why those actions are appreciated by the ¡§higher ups.¡¨ Worksheets are provided to extend the DVD lessons, allowing students to assess and chart their own initiative.

    Item no.: YJ01390075
    Format: DVD (With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Audience: Grades 8-College
    Copyright: 2000
    StdBkNo: 1555482120
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CARVING YOUR PATH: YOUTH IN THE NEW ECONOMY




    This DVD examines some of the different paths that exist for young people currently preparing to enter the job market. The profiles and life experiences of Andy, Harry, Lara, and Tara are explored as they enter this new work force with a view of creating career paths that link to their passions. Presented like a music video, the message is delivered in a format young people will appreciate.

    Students are led through the steps needed for an effective career planning process. Find Your Passion (Initiation), Explore Your Options (Exploration), Make Up Your Mind (Decision-Making), Plan Each Step (Preparation) and Do It! (Implementation) are the phases that are outlined and linked to exercises for students to use. Some of the jobs profiled include massage therapist, Tae Kwon Do instructor, youth employment counselor, Internet commerce specialist, and firefighter. Viewers listen as the young workers describe the connections between their past experiences and how these experiences motivated them toward seeking and finding jobs in related fields. This DVD clearly demonstrates the role that personal pride contributes in helping young people find meaning in their career.

    Item no.: BK01390040
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience: Grades 8-College
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo: 0968557804
    Price: USD 189.00

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    HOW TO LAND YOUR FIRST JOB




    Many young people feel like they are facing a Catch-22 as they try to land their first job. Employers are often looking for experience, but you can't gain experience until someone takes a chance on you. This video gives students critical information on what they can do to tip the scales in their favor as they try to obtain their first meaningful employment.
    Recruiters, managers, job seekers, and those who have already found their dream job all offer their perspectives on the job-search experience. All reinforce the same themes: be prepared, be honest, and be yourself. Strategies that work with employers are detailed, which include constructing the proper resume, writing cover letters, making follow-up phone calls, finding internships, and more. A comprehensive Teacher's Resource Book provides activities that will help students to go into a job hunt with total confidence.

    Item no.: HR01390169
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 21 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-College
    Copyright: 1998
    StdBkNo: 1555483771
    Price: USD 189.00

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    GETTING ALONG WITH THE BOSS




    A young employee's attitude can be a key factor in successful employment. With wry humor, Getting Along with the Boss introduces viewers to a new superhero-Business Man-whose life mission is to help young employees learn how to get along with their bosses. This wacky superhero reminds viewers that a boss is a human being with good and bad days, and subject to the same job pressures as everyone else. The DVD reinforces these attributes: being punctual, organized, loyal, responsible, committed, trustworthy, and respectful. This amusing DVD and accompanying Teacher's Resource Book are sure to encourage teenagers entering the workplace to examine their attitudes and misconceptions about what a boss is, as well as how to be a useful, effective employee.

    Item no.: RV01390154
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-College
    Copyright: 1997
    StdBkNo: 1555483887
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREERS & VOCATIONS - WHAT'S YOUR ATTITUDE? GETTING IN THE MOOD TO WORK




    Today's employers indicate that an applicant's attitude is the most important factor when hiring a new worker. Regardless of their scholastic abilities, many of today's young people have not yet learned the ¡§people skills¡¨ necessary to succeed in the real world of business. This entertaining and informative DVD and print package allows students to identify specific attitudes which can help--or hurt--a worker's performance on the job.

    Dramatic vignettes and interviews with real-life employers allow viewers to understand that a good work attitude depends upon much more than being in a cheerful mood. Specific traits are identified and modeled in a series of vignettes: punctuality, enthusiasm, the willingness to learn, how to prioritize and achieve goals, how to deal with constructive criticism, and how to organize one's time in the most efficient way. The Teacher's Resource Book reinforces the DVD concepts and allows students to role-play appropriate workplace attitudes.

    Award
  • Bronze CINDY Award

    Item no.: AR01390079
    Format: DVD (With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 24 minutes
    Audience: Grades 7-College
    Copyright: 1996
    StdBkNo: 1555484492
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREERS & VOCATIONS - READY FOR WORK: QUALITIES THAT COUNT WITH EMPLOYERS




    What does an employer look for in a job applicant? A recent census survey reveals that attitude and communication skills are the most important qualities sought by today's employers. Naturally, any job seeker will benefit from a good scholastic record and/or previous work experience, but the bottom line is clear: people skills are essential in any career, regardless of the field. Ready for Work: Qualities That Count with Employers helps viewers recognize that there is more to being a perfect job candidate than handing in a tidy resume.

    Going behind the scenes at various real-world job sites, this documentary-style DVD offers a priceless opportunity for students to hear candid interviews with real employers looking for real workers.

    In a straight-forward manner, this DVD reminds students that even part-time, summer, and volunteer work experiences can provide them with valuable people skills. The Teacher's Resource Book of student worksheets reinforces the importance of these often overlooked, yet crucial, workplace qualities.

    Awards
  • Bronze Apple - National Educational Media Network
  • Bronze CINDY Award
  • Honorable Mention - Columbus International Film & Video Festival

    Item no.: TZ01390074
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 27 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-College
    Copyright: 1995
    StdBkNo: 155548493X
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREERS & VOCATIONS - TEN EASY WAYS TO KEEP YOUR JOB




    This parody of a late-night talk show is sure to be a hit with students who think of career planning as something they don't need to confront for years to come. 10 Easy Ways To KEEP Your Job helps students identify common-sense concepts often taken for granted by first-time employees.

    Phony commercials and man-on-the-street interviews keep the pace lively as the show's host explores the daily practices that all employees should follow: take initiative, increase skills, leave personal problems at home, get along with co-workers, help make the company profitable, develop problem-solving skills, learn to take directions from superiors, create good relations with the boss, go the extra mile, and learn to enjoy the job.

    Awards
  • Gold CINDY Award
  • Writing & Directing - CINDY Special Achievement Award
  • Honorable Mention - Columbus International Film & Video Festival

    Item no.: NG01390076
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Audience: Grades 8-College
    Copyright: 1994
    StdBkNo: 9781555485078
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREERS & VOCATIONS - WHAT'S SCHOOL GOT TO DO WITH IT?




    This program helps students appreciate the relevance of school experience to future success and happiness. In the DVD, real students talk about their career aspirations and their views on education. Each of these interviews is juxtaposed with a profile of an accomplished professional working in the same field that the student aspires to pursue. As we follow each subject throughout the workday, the correlation between the life skills learned in school and those applied in the workplace becomes clear. Among the professionals featured are an auto mechanic, an athletic trainer for the New York Giants, and a master chef. All of the subjects draw on their experiences to help motivate teens to stay in school and strive to excel. Follow-up activities provided in the Teacher's Resource Book allow students to further explore career options and the ways in which education can help them meet their career goals. The result is that your students will appreciate some of the intangible but important benefits of high school, including communication skills, organization skills, and leadership qualities.

    Item no.: GE01390078
    Format: DVD (With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience: Grades 8-College
    Copyright: 1994
    StdBkNo: 1555485081
    Price: USD 189.00

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    WORKPLACE READY: PART 1 UP & RUNNING




    This program features companies and identifies the challenges they and their employees face. Three young people take viewers on a tour through three different companies. Interviews with executives and employees help students understand how the employees make a difference to each company's success and profitability. Students will learn some of the challenges facing companies today and will see how the ability to change (both the company itself and its employees) may be the key to a company's success.

    Item no.: YM01390126
    Format: DVD (With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 38 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-College
    Copyright: 1994
    StdBkNo: 155548526X
    Price: USD 115.00

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    WORKPLACE READY: PART 2 FOUNDATION SKILLS




    In the same format as Up and Running, Part Two explains how foundation skills will help students in any job or career they might pursue. Often these foundation skills are taken for granted; however, they are the basis for building all the other job skills. The foundation skills are essential in all parts of life-but especially at work, where employers expect every person they hire to have basic educational skills, to be able to think while they work, and to have the personal qualities necessary for success.

    Item no.: PV01390322
    Format: DVD (With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 54 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12
    Copyright: 1994
    StdBkNo: 1555485170
    Price: USD 115.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREERS & VOCATIONS - TEN EASY WAYS TO LOSE YOUR JOB




    Emphasizing entry level positions as well as typical part-time jobs, this DVD explores the ten most common reasons employers give for dismissing beginning workers: poor work quality, not following directions, poor customer service, dishonesty, undependability, lack of respect for the boss, chronic lateness, sexual harassment, socializing, and stealing. Each cause for dismissal is illustrated with a dramatic vignette modeling the behavior. In addition, an on-camera expert alerts viewers to the reasons why each behavior can lead to getting fired and presents positive steps toward job-retention skills.

    Item no.: PT01390077
    Format: DVD (With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-College
    Copyright: 1990
    StdBkNo: 155548641X
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREERS & VOCATIONS - GETTING ALONG ON THE JOB




    Teaches young people essential social skills necessary to function successfully at any job. Humorous vignettes point out self-defeating reactions to difficult situations and emphasize positive alternatives.

    Part One: Who's the Boss? focuses on ways to develop positive relationships with people in authority-even when they ¡§rub you the wrong way.¡¨ Teaches when and how to compromise, when to be assertive, and the importance of acting responsibly.

    Part Two: What a Team! Concentrates on relationships with co-workers. Presents strategies for getting along with difficult types, such as the office pet, the flirt, the bully, the top dog, or the deadweight. Shows how cooperative work skills, communication techniques and conflict resolution strategies can help viewers get what they want out of a work situation.

    Item no.: ND01390073
    Format: DVD (With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 35 minutes
    Audience: Grades 8-College
    Copyright: 1988
    StdBkNo: 1555487017
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREER OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES - SEVEN COMPETENCY SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE




    This on-the-job documentary teaches students the 7 skills they need to be successful employees. DVD follows real life teens as they tackle their first jobs-waiter, grocery clerk, ice cream shop scooper, cashier, garden nursery worker-and learn what it takes to be a success. Good communication skills, leadership, adaptability, problem-solving, negotiation, computer literacy and the ability to juggle multiple demands are skills that will take teens from their first jobs through a lifetime of working. Each teen models these skills on the job; each boss talks about how mastery of these skills can help an employee move quickly up the ladder of success. Viewers also learn why these skills are fundamental to success in any job and how they can be further developed, strengthened and transferred from beginning jobs to more complex jobs.

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  • Video Librarian - 3 out of 4 Stars

    Item no.: ZC01390426
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 21 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-College
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREER OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES - WHITE HOT JOBS: THE FASTEST GROWING JOBS TODAY




    Choosing the ideal career would be easy if all jobs were created equal. But, because of changing demographics, technology advancements and other market forces, some jobs have a more promising future than others. This DVD and print package explores five hot job growth areas: health care, financial management, technology, the service sector and the environment. In each sector, jobs are profiled from the entry level through to mid management and above to show a career path. Here are some of the jobs showcased: a home health aid, an EMT, an x-ray technician, a chiropractor, a family physician, a surgeon, a network support technician, a web specialist, a programmer and an IT manager. Teen viewers will learn where the opportunities are, what education is required, and how to plan now for tomorrow's job.

    Item no.: LB01390427
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 17 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-College
    Price: USD 189.00

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    CURRICULUM IN A BOX: CAREER OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES - WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE: WHY BEING POLITE COUNTS ON THE JOB




    There's a right way and a wrong way to behave in the workplace. Doing things the wrong way can result in getting fired. Doing things the right way can result in job security, salary increases and promotions. Using acted-out scenarios in common workplace settings, plus commentary from real bosses, the DVD shows teens conducting themselves inappropriately and then models what is appropriate. Topics include: how to dress properly; how to treat customers and fellow employees with respect; using appropriate language; respecting personal boundaries; being punctual; proper telephone manners; proper voicemail and email usage; avoiding gossip; responding appropriately to constructive criticism; and being a good listener. Extensive teacher's guide contains student handouts, pre-tests and post-test for extended learning.

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  • Video Librarian - 3 out of 4 Stars (Good)

    Item no.: FS01390428
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Duration: 24 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-College
    Price: USD 189.00

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