Self Advocacy
This means speaking up for yourself and asking for what you need.
What is self-advocacy?
What is a healthcare career?
Arriving to work on time shows this soft skill.
What is punctuality?
A school where you can earn an associate degree or certificate.
What is community college?
This is the day many workers look forward to the most
What is payday?
If you need extra time on a test, you are asking for this.
What is an accommodation?
A job that designs buildings and bridges
What is an engineer?
When an employer asks "Tell me about yourself" they are conducting this.
What is a job interview?
This type of training prepares students for jobs such as electrician, mechanic, or medical assistant.
What is vocational or technical training?
Money taken out of your paycheck for government programs and taxes.
What are deductions?
This document lists the supports and services a student receives in special education.
What is an IEP or 504 plan?
What is your wage?
A document that summarizes your skills, experience, and education.
What is a résumé?
This option allows you to learn a trade while earning money.
What is an apprenticeship?
This superhero is known for using gadgets, problem-solving skills, and staying calm under pressure.
Who is Batman?
What is the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)?
A short term work experience to learn about a career.
What is an internship?
What is the letter that goes with your resume when applying for a job?
What is a cover letter?
Where is Westover Job Corp located?
What is Chicopee, MA?
This popular website helps people watch short videos and can also be used to learn job interview tips.
What is TikTok?
Students at college who need accommodations often contact this campus office.
What is Disability Services?
Name one website where you can search for jobs online.
What is Indeed, or Monster, Google, Mass Hire, LinkedIn, Zip Recruiter...?
Looking someone in the eye and listening carefully are examples of this skill.
What is communication?
Name of the state agency where you can get help with job training and employment as an adult.
What is MassAbility?
Name three skills that are important for both college and work.
What are communication, time management, organization, problem solving, teamwork, and self-advocacy...?