Exploration
This online tool helps you discover careers that match your interests. (Hint: It starts with “O”)
What is O*NET?
This type of school offers 2-year degrees and is often more affordable than a university.
What is a community college?
The definition of self-advocacy is:
What is speaking up for yourself or standing up for yourself.
What is a sign of having a positive attitude at work?
What is smiling and saying “I’ll try my best”.
Who welcomed everyone to camp and is the Program Manager of the Works for Me program?
Who is Miss Louque?

At this school, we saw how people learn to cut, color, and style hair.

What is Paul Mitchell The School?

These are personal qualities like teamwork and communication that help you succeed at work. What are they called?
What are soft skills?
This type of financial help does not have to be paid back.
What is a grant or scholarship?
True or False: Only adults can be self-advocates.
FALSE!
Anyone can be a self-advocate. It means knowing what you need and speaking up for yourself, no matter your age.
You are working at a grocery store. A coworker is having trouble stocking the shelves. What is the best way to show teamwork?
Offer to help and work together to finish the job.

What is a Behavior Technician?
We visited this FTCC program to learn how chefs cook and prepare food.

What is FTCC Culinary Arts?

When looking at a job posting, this section tells you what you’ll be doing every day. What is it called?
What is job description?
This document lists the classes and grades you earned in high school and is often required when applying to college.
What is a high school transcript?
This plan is made just for you and includes your goals and supports at school.
What is an IEP (Individualized Education Program)?
What is the best way to show professionalism?
Be clean, be on time, follow directions.

What is an auto mechanic?
This college showed us what it’s like to go to a university after high school.

What is Fayetteville State University?
This type of skill includes things like using a cash register or typing. What kind of skills are those?
What are hard skills?
This kind of person can visit your class or camp to talk about what working at a job is really like.
What is a guest speaker?
True or False:
You are NOT allowed to attend your IEP meeting.
FALSE!
"Your IEP, Your Voice!"
1. It’s YOUR plan.
2. You have the right to be there.
3. You know yourself best.
4. You don’t have to do it alone.
5. It’s practice for real life.
When should you use your phone at work?
Only on break.
Nateesta Oliver talked about this program that helps students find jobs and support after high school.
Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD)
aka
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
At this FTCC center, we learned how people fix cars after accidents.

What is FTCC Collision Center aka Collisionu?

Name one way you can find out what kinds of jobs are available in your town or city.
Possible answers:
Online job boards (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, NCWorks, Snagajob, Glassdoor)
Local career center or workforce development office
Company websites
Social media (LinkedIn, Facebook)
Friends or family members
Job postings in local newspapers
Job fairs or hiring events
School counselor or employment specialist
O*NET Interest Profiler
Local businesses (ask if they’re hiring)
Community bulletin boards (at libraries or grocery stores)
People in your community
Staffing or temp agency
This is a group of related college classes that prepare you for a specific job or career.
What is a major?
This law helps students with disabilities get the support they need in school.
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
Which of these is considered an employee benefit?
Health insurance from your job
Kena Farrington discussed how students with disabilities can receive financial support while maintaining employment through which types of programs?
What are disability benefits and work incentives?
We explored plants, flowers, and nature at this peaceful outdoor place.

What is Cape Fear Botanical Gardens?

This document tells an employer about your skills, education, and work experience. What is it?
What is a resume?
This helps you learn what a college campus looks like and what it offers. It can be in-person or online.
What is a college tour?
This law protects people with disabilities in jobs, schools, and public places.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Which of these is an example of constructive criticism?
“Try stacking the boxes like this next time—it’s quicker.”
Jessica Drake, an Extension Agent from the Cumberland County N.C. Cooperative Extension showed us how to make this bubbly product and talked about starting a business.

What is soap?
Some of us visited this college in Robeson County to learn about more career options.

What is Robeson Community College?

During this part of the job search process, you meet with an employer to talk about why you’re a good fit for the job. What is it called?
What is a job interview?
This type of school focuses on hands-on training for jobs like welding, cosmetology, or auto repair.
What is a trade school or technical college?
These are changes made to help you succeed, like using large print or taking breaks.
What are accommodations?
What does critical thinking mean?
Thinking carefully and asking questions to solve problems
Brayden Ciani told us about this program that helps people with disabilities find jobs with the government.

What is the Ability One program?
This community program helps people with disabilities get ready for jobs, live more independently, and manage their own money.

What is WorkSource East?

Name one thing you should do to prepare for a job interview.
Possible Answers
Research the company
Practice answering common interview questions
Pick out appropriate clothing
Print extra copies of your resume
Review the job description
Prepare questions to ask the interviewer
Plan your route and transportation
Get a good night’s sleep
Practice good posture and body language
Gather references or recommendation letters
Review your own resume and experiences
Turn off or silence your phone
Bring a notepad and pen
Practice a firm handshake and introduction
Know the name of the person interviewing you
Prepare a short summary about yourself (“elevator pitch”)
Check the time and location of the interview
Make sure your email and voicemail are professional
Review your social media presence
Practice speaking clearly and confidently
This type of financial aid must be paid back, usually after you finish school.
What is a student loan?
Modifications are:
What is changes to what a student is expected to learn and demonstrate.
Which of these is NOT included on a pay stub?
Your emergency contact information
Cheyanne and Cali Rai Campos started this kind of organization to help others while making bath bombs.

What is a non-profit?
This office taught us about farming and gardening.

What is the N.C. Cooperative Extension Cumberland County Office?
Name one website or tool you can use to research a career, including what it pays and what skills are needed.
This North Carolina program lowers tuition to just $500 per semester for in-state students at four public universities, including Fayetteville State University.
What is the NC Promise Tuition Plan?
True or False:
An employee with a disability must disclose their diagnosis to request a workplace accommodation.
False.
Employees are not required to disclose their specific diagnosis. They only need to provide enough information to show that they have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation.
What does work/life balance mean?
Making time for your job and your personal life, like rest, family, and hobbies.
Two speakers from this office talked about how to become one of these law enforcement officers.

What is a sheriff or deputy sheriff?
Tomorrow we will visit this nonprofit organization and learn about helping others and building homes.

What is Habitat for Humanity?

There are 16 of these groups that organize jobs by similar skills and interests—like Health Science, Hospitality, or Information Technology. Knowing which one fits you can help you choose a career path.
What are career clusters?
Other than Fayetteville State University, name one other HBCU.
Possible Answers:
Spelman College (Atlanta, GA)
Howard University (Washington, DC)
Florida A&M University (FAMU)(Tallahassee, FL)
Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA)
Tuskegee University (Tuskegee, AL)
North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, NC)
What is the difference between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
IDEA = School support
ADA = Life support (outside of school too!)
What is one of the most common causes of workplace injuries?
Slips, trips, and falls
Bobbie and Alana Johnson started this sweet business and made this treat for the class.

What is cotton candy?
Tomorrow we will be visiting this organization to learn how animals are cared for and how people can help adopt pets in need.

What is the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society (FAPS)?
