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Making the Transition from School
to Career 22
Exploring the World of Work 24
The Career Clusters 24
Career Exploration 26
Opportunities to Learn on the
Job 26
Cooperative Education 27
Internship 28
Benefi ts of Learning on the Job 29
Preparing for Career Success 30
Career Knowledge and Skills 30
Transferable Skills 31
Case
A New Outlook for Tony 29
Extend Your Knowledge
Investigating Career Pathways 25
Ethics
Truthful Communication 24
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Understanding Work-Based
Learning 34
Your Training Station 36
Get a Social Security Number and a
Work Permit 36
Abide by the Training Agreement 37
Follow the Training Plan 40
Know the Law 40
Fair Labor Practices 40
Safe Labor Practices 43
Study and Learn 43
Practice Good Study Habits 44
Organize Your Schedule 45
Improve Your Reading Skills 46
Participate in Class 46
Take Notes 47
Case
What Will School Ever Do for Me? 44
Extend Your Knowledge
More Notes on Notes 47
Go Green 43
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What Your Employer Expects 50
Personal Qualities Needed on the
Job 52
Positive Attitude 52
Good Attendance 54
Punctuality 54
Performance 55
Initiative 56
Cooperation 56
Courtesy 59
Personal Appearance 59
Good Health and Fitness 59
Ethics in the Workplace 60
Accepting Criticism 63
Case
What Bad Attitude? 53
Case
Michael Shares a Secret 62
Extend Your Knowledge
Customers and Courtesy 59
Ethics
Computer Ethics 54
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