Uh Oh!
Jordan's ride to work canceled at the last minute.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Transportation
Solution: Ride the bus, Ask a family member or coworker, Rideshare
Mia starts work Monday but doesn't own black non-slip shoes.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Equipment, Supplies, & Uniform
Solution: Buy or borrow shoes, Ask employer, Secondhand store
A job posting says, "Previous experience preferred," but Ava has never worked before.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Minimum Experience Required
Solution: Volunteer, Internship, Entry-level job
Noah needs two references for his application but has never had a job.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Employment References
Solution: Ask a teacher or coach or job coach
Ben receives benefits and gets offered a job. He isn't sure if working will affect them.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Managing Public Assistance
Solution: Talk to a benefits counselor or caseworker
Taylor got hired at a restaurant, but it starts before the city bus runs.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Transportation
Solution: Find another ride, Carpool, Ask for a different shift
Sam forgot to wear their name tag to work.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Equipment, Supplies, & Uniform
Solution: Keep uniform together, Check before leaving home
Carlos wants to work with animals but has never cared for animals outside his own pets.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Minimum Experience Required
Solution: Volunteer at an animal shelter, Job Shadow, Pet sitting
Emma wants to list her best friend as a reference.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Employment References
Solution: Choose an adult who knows your work habits
Maria starts working more hours but doesn't report the change.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Managing Public Assistance
Solution: Report changes and ask questions
Chris lives close enough to bike to work, but his bike has a flat tire.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Transportation
Solution: Repair the bike, Arrange another ride, Walk if possible
A construction worker arrives without a hard hat.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Equipment, Supplies, & Uniform
Solution: Go back to get one, Ask employer to borrow one or replace it
Lily wants to work at a daycare, but they want applicants with childcare experience.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Minimum Experience Required
Solution: Babysitting, Volunteering, Work-based learning
Jasmine wrote down her teacher as a reference without asking first.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Employment References
Solution: Always ask before listing someone as a reference
Ty wants to accept a new job but is worried about losing important benefits.
What employment barrier is this?
Name one or two ways to overcome it.
Barrier: Managing Public Assistance
Solution: Meet with a benefits counselor before deciding