Self-Advocacy
Speaking up for what you need.
What is self-advocacy?
Watching a worker do their job for a day.
What is job shadowing?
A group of jobs with the same skills.
What is a career cluster?
School or training after high school.
What is post-secondary education?
Nice clothes for an interview.
What should you wear to a job interview?
Asking your teacher for more time.
What is an example of self-advocacy?
You practice skills and add to your resume.
What is an internship good for?
O*NET or My Next Move.
What is a career website/tool?
College, trade school, military.
What are types of post-secondary opportunities?
A paper with your skills and experience.
What is a resume?
It helps you get your needs met at school or work.
Why is self-advocacy important?
One pays money, one does not.
What’s the difference between paid and unpaid work?
It helps you make better choices.
Why should you explore careers?
One is short and skill-based, the other is longer.
What’s the difference between a certificate and a degree?
Teamwork and communication.
What is a soft skill?
One is asking for help, the other is just complaining.
What’s the difference between self-advocacy and complaining?
Working for free builds skills and connections.
How does volunteering help?
One is short-term, one is long-term.
What’s the difference between a job and a career?
It’s faster and hands-on.
What’s one benefit of trade school?
Being on time, following rules.
What is workplace etiquette?
“I need directions written down, please.”
What’s an example of asking for an accommodation?
Being on time, teamwork, problem solving.
What are skills you learn from work-based learning?
Pay, training, job future.
What should you ask about a career?
Tutoring, counseling, disability help.
What supports help students with disabilities in college?
A short explantion about your skills and goals. (Interview question)
How do you answer “Tell me about yourself”?