Life Skills
You need to brush your teeth, shower, and put on clean clothes before school or work. What type of skills are these?
What are personal hygiene skills?
You are applying for a job and need a document that lists your work experience, skills, and education. What is it called?
What is a résumé?
You need to find books, use public computers, or get help finding information. What community resource could you visit in Eaton?
What is the Eaton Public Library?
This worker stocks shelves, helps customers find products, and may work at a checkout register.
Who is a grocery store employee or cashier?
You are home alone and realize you have run out of toilet paper, toothpaste, and shampoo. What is the best way to make sure you remember everything you need to buy?
What is make a shopping list?
ou earn $100 and want to save some for a car while paying for food and other expenses. What is a plan for managing your money called?
What is a budget?
You have an interview at a grocery store. Name one thing you should do to prepare.
What is practicing interview questions, choosing appropriate clothes, researching the employer, or planning transportation?
You need help exploring careers, preparing for college, or learning a trade in Northern Colorado. Name one local college or training option.
What are Aims Community College, Front Range Community College, or the University of Northern Colorado?
This worker prepares meals, follows food-safety rules, and uses kitchen equipment in a restaurant.
Who is a cook or chef?
You move into your first apartment and your rent is due on the first of every month. What can you do to make sure you don't forget to pay it on time?
What is set a calendar reminder, schedule the payment, or set up an automatic payment if appropriate?
Your car breaks down, and you will be late for work. Name two things you should do.
What are contacting your supervisor and arranging another way to get to work?
Your supervisor gives you instructions, but you do not understand what to do. What is the best thing to do?
What is asking for clarification or asking the supervisor to explain or demonstrate the task?
You need help getting to work but do not have a driver's license or a car. Name two possible transportation options.
What are carpooling, asking a trusted person for a ride, biking, walking when safe, or checking available public or community transportation?
This worker uses tools to repair vehicles, diagnose mechanical problems, and replace damaged parts.
Who is an automotive technician or mechanic?
You need to schedule a doctor's appointment but have never done it yourself. Name two pieces of information you may need when calling.
What are your name, date of birth, reason for the visit, insurance information, or available dates and times?
You receive a paycheck, but the amount is less than you expected because of taxes and other deductions. What document shows your earnings and deductions?
What is a pay stub?
You have an IEP or 504 plan. Do you automatically have to tell an employer about it when applying for a job?
What is no? You generally do not have to disclose a disability, although you may choose to disclose it when requesting a reasonable accommodation.
Your family is having a hard time affording groceries. Name one community resource where you could look for food assistance in Weld County.
What is a food bank, food pantry, or local food assistance program?
This occupation involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring and equipment in homes or businesses.
Who is an electrician?
You notice that your bank account balance is lower than expected, and you have several bills due before your next paycheck. What should you do to figure out where your money went and avoid missing payments?
What is review your bank transactions, list upcoming bills and due dates, and make a plan for your available money?
You move out on your own. Name three expenses you should plan for each month besides entertainment.
What are rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, insurance, or phone bills?
Any three reasonable answers.
You make a mistake at work that affects a customer. What are two professional steps you should take?
What are taking responsibility, telling the appropriate supervisor, apologizing when appropriate, and following instructions to correct the mistake?
You need help exploring employment services or support for a disability as you prepare to leave high school. What Colorado agency may help eligible individuals prepare for and obtain employment?
What is the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP), Weld County Workforce Center?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), how many occupations typically require a high school diploma or GED for entry: about 100, 300, or 600?
What is about 300? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) identified 326 occupations in this category in its 2024–2034 projections.
You want to move into an apartment after graduation. Name three things you should consider before signing a lease.
What are monthly rent, utilities, the security deposit, transportation, lease length, income, or other living expenses?
Any three reasonable answers.