Goal 1
If you are self-advocating, what are you doing?
Standing up for yourself and your needs / speaking up for yourself.
One of David’s aptitudes is that he is a wonderful basketball player. What is an aptitude?
A talent
What does self-determination mean?
The process by which a person controls his or her own life
Things that people believe and live by are called their
Values
Setting a goal can be hard. You must follow steps to write a good goal. Name one thing that a good goal must be.
Measurable, realistic, timed
Name one step in the decision making process.
Identify decision, gather information, identify alternatives, weigh the evidence, choose among alternatives, take action, review the decision
What do the letters IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Plan
What do the letters OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Which is your take home pay – gross or net?
net
People who want a job in a particular field may be asked to observe or watch a current employee before they are hired. What is this called?
Job Shadowing
What does the word “advantage” mean?
Something good.
What are the three main learning styles?
Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic.
What do the letters ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
At what age are you considered an adult?
18
Should you use informal or formal communication when speaking to your boss?
Formal communication
Is becoming a doctor a long term or short term goal?
Long term
Employers will have you fill out forms before you can begin working. Name one of these forms.
Applications, tax forms, employment information forms
What do the letters IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Some students go off campus to do work duties for school credit. What is this type of course called?
Cooperative education
What is the minimum wage in North Carolina?
7.25 per hour
You work in a place where people get injured often due to poor equipment maintenance. What type of working condition is this?
Poor working conditions
A letter that you write to an employer after an interview to check on your status is called a ________________.
Follow-up letter
What do the letters FICA stand for?
Federal Insurance Contributions Act
What do the letters DSS stand for?
Department of Social Service
Is it more appropriate to be aggressive or assertive in the work place?
Assertive