Vocational Counseling Texts, Workbooks & Group Materials
AMERICA'S FASTEST GROWING JOBS, 8TH EDITION
Farr, Michael
~ (2005) provides 141 job descriptions including important industry and job trends. Sample resumes and summary information on over 500 jobs are also included.
RANGE: Grade 8+
LEVEL: A
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CAREER COUNSELING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Wolffe, Karen
~ (1997) details career counseling approaches and explains job placement strategies for individuals with disabilities. The emphasis is on helping people with disabilities who must rely on counselor assistance to secure and/or maintain work.
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CAREER EDUCATION RESPONSIVE TO EVERY STUDENT (CERES)
~ is a full line of career education material designed to work with existing curricula. CERES infuses career education into basic skills instruction. Areas covered include: career preparation, self-awareness, attitude development, career awareness & exploration, consumer competencies, educational awareness, economic awareness, career planning and decision making and basic skills integration guidance.
RANGE: K-12
ADMINISTRATION: Group
LEVEL: B
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CAREER EXPLORER CD-ROM VERSION 3.0
~ (2004) is a computerized interest inventory combining information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) and the Guide for Occupational Exploration (GOE). Students indicate their interests then a list of the best 20 occupational matches is generated. Students can explore these careers by reading about the nature of work, working conditions, training, employment, earnings, job outlook and related occupations. Results may be printed out for future reference.
RANGE: students
ADMINISTRATION: Individual
TIME: 20 minutes
LEVEL: A
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COLLEGE SURVIVAL AND SUCCESS SCALE (CSSS)
Liptak, John J Ed.D
~ (2006) helps to identify skills and attitudes necessary to excel in college. This self-scoring self-interpreting folder is useful in classroom or seminar formats. Assessment targets one's ability to stay in college and get the most from a postsecondary education. 60 items cover 5 scales: commitment to education, self and resource management, Interpersonal and social ,academeic success and career planning skills
RANGE: Grade 11- to adults
ADMINISTRATION: Individual, 20 minutes
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DICTIONARY OF HOLLAND OCCUPATIONAL CODES - 3RD EDITION (DHOC)
Gottfredson, Gary & John L. Holland
~ (1996) is divided into two indexes. The first is a classified index organized according to the three-letter Holland codes that provides a corresponding DOT occupational title and number for each code, plus information on the general education level necessary in each occupation as well as specific vocational preparation required. The second section is an alphabetical index that provides the Holland code for each D.O.T. occupational title.
Please note: This does not reference the NOC (the Canadian Government version of DOT).
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DREAM CATCHERS - DEVELOPING CAREER/EDUCATIONAL AWARENSS
Lindsay, Norene
~ (1998) is a high-interest, flexible career awareness program that reinforces the importance of education. This program teaches students to indentify their skills, introduces basic career concepts, develops awareness, relates school to work, and help plan academic achievement.
RANGE: high school
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Group
LEVEL: A
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS - 2ND EDITION
Ludden, Marsha
~ (2002) includes work and life examples and activities to help improve basic communication. The program teaches communication skills needed to succeed in typical life and work situations. The workbook is designed for use with clients who are not successful in finding employment because they lack the pro-social communication abilities that are essential for acceptance in the workplace.
RANGE: high school - adults
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Group
LEVEL: A
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - CREATING MY FUTURE
Calgary Educational Partnership
~ is base in part on the Employability Skills Profile developed by the conference board of Canada. Continually updated by the student, the portfolio allows students and teachers to measure and judge their own growth.Ideally the portfolio will be shared with a variety of audiences, including parents, teachers, counsellors, and/or employers.
Instructor's guide comes with a student booklet, a set of blackline masters, a computer disk with forms for the portfolio, and a binder.
The student portfolio comes with a student booklet, a Conference Board of Canada-Employability Skills Profile brochure, storage folders and a binder.
RANGE: High School.
LEVEL: A
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ENHANCED OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK (OOH)
Jist Works Staff
~ (2005) includes the Complete Text from the OOH and is cross referenced to the GOE and the DOT (listed seperately). The Enhanced OOH includes job descriptions for the OOH, O*NET, and DOT and provides 273 major job titles, each organized within clusters of related jobs.
RANGE: 16+ years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual
LEVEL: A
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EXPLORING CAREERS
~ (2003) provides information on 1000 job descriptions, profiles 49 on-the-job workers, and includes 19 skill samplers that describe the skills required in certain jobs. The World of Work and You assesses skills and interests. The Activity Workbook provide activities to match interests with careers.
RANGE: 16+ years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Group
LEVEL: A
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FEDERAL RESUME GUIDEBOOK
Troutman, Kathryn
~ (2004) leads readers through the complexities of finding and analyzing job announcements, writing federal resumes, and packaging resumes to meet both federal and vacancy announcement criteria. Suitable for most U.S. federal positions.
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GETTING THE JOB YOU REALLY WANT
Farr, J. Michael
~ (2002) provides a self-directed, job search program including charts, checklists, worksheets, activities, and sample resumes. The Instructor's guide includes worksheets, handouts, outside activities, and homework suggestions. The Pocket Data Guide organizes dates, phone numbers, and addresses for job applications and/or preparing for interviews.
See also Job Savvy listed separately in this catalog.
RANGE: high school - adults
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Group
LEVEL: A
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GUIDE FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPLORATION (GOE)
Farr, Michael, LaVerne Ludden, and Laurence Shatkin
~ (2006) explores career and learning options by identifying interests in 14 areas, and then matching them to work groups within the interest areas. This edition is based on the newest version of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET). New to this edition are: subgroups were eliminated, job descriptions were added (including technology), and job titles and codes are now cross-referenced to other occupational information sources. The GOE now includes eight crosswalks to careers based on values, leisure, favorite subjects, preferred work settings, skills, abilities, and knowledge.
LEVEL: A
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HANDBOOK OF CAREER PLANNING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
Harrington, Thomas (3rd ED)
~ (2004) shows how to help special needs adolescents and young adults overcome barriers to employment by: Identifying goals and problems, Assessing interests and aptitudes, Involving client families, Developing communication skills, Sequencing goal-directed activities, Collaborating with prospective employers, Creating an employability plan, and Teaching job-finding skills.
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INDIVIDUAL CAREER PORTFOLIO
Lindsay, Norene
~ (2004) organizes students' personal information and individual career/educational plans. Topics include: career interests, career interest test results, employability skills, extracurricular activities and honors/awards.
RANGE: grades 6+
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Group
LEVEL: A
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INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PLAN
Ludden, LaVerne, Ed.D., and Bonnie Maitlen, Ed.D.
~ (2002) assesses employability by collecting & storing information on personal issues, health considerations, work orientation, and career and life planning skills. Assessment outomes are organized into six areas: career interests, work style or temparament, basic skills set, aptitudes/abilities, occupational/job skills, and behavior patterns.
RANGE: High school - adults
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Group
LEVEL: A
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INSIDE SECRETS OF FINDING A TEACHING JOB
Warner, Jack & Diane Warner
~ (2003) provides on-the-job teaching advice from hundreds of teachers, administrators, and personnel professionals. Commonly asked interview questions and tips for getting a great interview are included.
LEVEL: A
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INTEREST DETERMINATION EXPLORATION & ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (IDEAS)
Johansson, Charles, Ph.D.
~ provides students with an introduction to career exploration. IDEAS helps students develop an awareness of personal likes and dislikes that may influence career development and direction, or for assisting adults, who are exploring other career options, or entering the job market for the first time.
RANGE: 14+ years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Group
LEVEL: A
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JOB SAVVY - HOW TO BE A SUCCESS AT WORK
Ludden, Laverne
~ (2003) teaches practical skills that will allow a new employee to survive the first days on a new job and to position himself/herself for advancement. Topics include: What employers want, How to Make a Good First Impression, Dressing for success, Interpersonal skills, Understanding benefits, Performance evaluations, Using existing skills, Managing time, Being Reliable and trustworthy, Problem solving skills, Improve personal performance, and Earning pay increases and promotion through specific techniques. A major focus of this workbook is on surviving the probationary period. It is well suited to young persons entering the workforce, or those who do not have a great deal of workplace experience.
Transparencies book consists of over 60 full color overheads , three hole ounched .
RANGE: 16+ years
LEVEL: A
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JOB SEARCH BASICS SERIES
Farr, Michael and Susan Christopherson
~ (1999) is a multi-media program which focuses on 4 distinct job-search skills. Each workbook may be used separately or the full series can be offered as a comprehensive program of instruction in job-hunting. The Instructors guide includes: chapter objectives, presentation suggestions, group and individual activities, homework options, questions & answer keys for each workbook. The videos range from 13-20 minutes each. A video is available to go with each workbook.
RANGE: 16+ years
ADMINISTRATION: Indivdual or Group
LEVEL: A
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JOB SMARTS - 12 STEPS TO JOB SUCCESS
Wright, Dixie L.
~ (2004) provides a complete program for learning-disabled and special needs students. Focus is on assisting special educators include exceptional students in school-to-work programs. Optional supplementary worksheets are provided for use with basic or more advanced students. The Leader's guide has 12 chapters, one for each step in the program.
RANGE: Grade 8+
ADMINISTRATION: Individual
LEVEL: A
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JOB SURVIVAL - HOW TO ADJUST AND KEEP YOUR JOB
Wright, Dixie Lee
~ (2005) is written for those who have been out of the workplace and/or those who have trouble keeping a job. This program focuses on essential basic job retention topics.
LEVEL: A
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JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY WORKBOOK
Palladino, Connie
~ contains a number of self-understanding and personal exploration exercises. The explorations focus on past experiences, present beliefs and circumstances, and future expectations and plans. The workbook is ideal for career counseling.
RANGE: 13+ years
ADMINISTRATION: Individual
LEVEL: A
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MAKING GOOD CAREER AND LIFE DECISIONS
Jist Staff
~ (1996) teaches adults with low academic achievement how to increase their earnings and career success. This text focuses on the life skills needed to get ahead in the workforce.
RANGE: adults
LEVEL: A
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NATIONAL OCCUPATIONS CLASSIFICATION (NOC)
COMMUNICATIONS CANADA
~ (2006) comprehensively lists and classifies Canadian jobs and careers. Each ocupational group is rated on several descriptor scales, including aptitudes, interests, worker functions, physical activities, environmental conditions, and education/training indicators.
Kit includes: Binder, CD ROM, Revised Index of Titles, poster-sized NOC Matirx
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O*NET DICTIONARY OF OCCUPATIONAL TITLES, 3RD EDITION (O*NET)
Farr, Michael, and Laverne Ludden, Ed.D.
~ (2004) provides a "hard copy" of the O*NET. O*NET replaces the D.O.T. in providing detailed descriptions of 1,100 occupations identified by the U.S. Department of Labour. Each job listed in this text includes: earnings, education, job growth, skills required, related jobs, work values and interests, and a crosswalk to the GOE.
LEVEL: A
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PATHFINDER
Lindsay, Noreen
~ (2003) is a program designed to teach career preparation and school to work information to students. Participants are encouraged to think about and begin planning their own education/career paths as they progress through the workbook.
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POCKET BOOK OF JOB SEARCH DATA AND TIPS
Farr, Michael J.
~ (2002) records work history and provides information on applications, resumes and interviews. Includes: worksheets for personal information, job preferences, health information, school experience, other training, work experience, special skills, other life experience, key skills lists, and references.
RANGE: High school - adult
LEVEL: A
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QUICK JOB SEARCH
Farr, Michael
~ (2002) explores basic job search steps to conduct an effective job search. Topics include: identify your skills, define your ideal job, learn job search methods, resume writing, organize interviews, improve interview skills, and follow up on all leads.
RANGE: high school - adults
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Groups
LEVEL: A
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SKILLCHECK TRAINING MODULES
~ is a suite of online training modules for modern software titles.These modules are licensed for 6-months of use. As the license expires, you must purchase a new license in order to keep using the training module. See Also the SkillCheck pre-employment tests listed separately in this catalog.
Office 2003 & Related Titles:
- Access 2003 Level 1
- Access 2003 Level 2
- Excel 2003 Level 1
- Excel 2003 Level 2
- PowerPoint 2003 Level 1
- PowerPoint 2003 Level 2
- Word 2003 Level 1
- Word 2003 Level 2
Office XP & Related Titles
- Access 2002 Level 1
- Access 2002 Level 2
- Access 2002 Level 3
- Access 2002 MOS Core
- Access 2002 MOS Expert
- Access 2002 Task Oriented
- Access 2002 Skills Assessment
- Excel 2002 Level 1
- Excel 2002 Level 2
- Excel 2002 Level 3
- Excel 2002 MOS Core
- Excel 2002 MOS Expert
- Excel 2002 Task Oriented
- Excel 2002 Skills Assessment
- FrontPage 2002 Level 1
- FrontPage 2002 Level 2
- FrontPage 2002 MOS Core
- FrontPage 2002 Task Oriented
- FrontPage 2002 Skills Assessment
- Introduction to Internet Explorer 6
- Introduction to Netscape 7
- Navigating And Exploring The
- Internet 2002
- Office XP New Features
- Outlook 2002 Level 1
- Outlook 2002 Level 2
- Outlook 2002 MOS Core
- Outlook 2002 Task Oriented
- Outlook 2002 Skills Assessment
- Time Management with Outlook 2002
- PowerPoint 2002 Level 1
- PowerPoint 2002 Level 2
- PowerPoint 2002 Level 3
- PowerPoint 2002 MOS
- PowerPoint 2002 Task Oriented
- PowerPoint 2002 Skills Assessment
- Project 2002 Level 1
- Word 2002 Level 1
- Word 2002 Level 2
- Word 2002 Level 3
- Word 2002 MOS Core
- Word 2002 MOS Expert
- Word 2002 Task Oriented
- Word 2002 Skills Assessment
- PC Fundamentals with Windows XP
- Getting Started with Windows XP
- Windows XP Level 1
Office 2000 & Related Titles
- Access 2000 Level 1
- Access 2000 Level 2
- Access 2000 Level 3
- Access 2000 MOS Proficient
- Access 2000 MOS Expert
- Access 2000 Task Oriented
- Access 2000 Skills Assessment
- Excel 2000 Level 1
- Excel 2000 Level 2
- Excel 2000 Level 3
- Excel 2000 MOS Proficient
- Excel 2000 MOS Expert
- Excel 2000 Task Oriented
- Excel 2000 Skills Assessment
- FrontPage 2000 Level 1
- FrontPage 2000 Level 2
- Navigating And Exploring The Internet
- Utilizing The Internet
- Outlook 2000 Level 1
- Outlook 2000 Level 2
- Outlook 2000 MOS Proficient
- Outlook 2000 Skills Assessment
- Time Management Using Outlook
- PowerPoint 2000 Level 1
- PowerPoint 2000 Level 2
- PowerPoint 2000 Level 3
- Presentation Skills Using PowerPoint
- PowerPoint 2000 MOS Proficient
- PowerPoint 2000 MOS Expert
- PowerPoint 2000 Task Oriented
- PowerPoint 2000 Skills Assessment
- Getting Started With Project 2000
- Project 2000 Level 1
- Word 2000 Level 1
- Word 2000 Level 2
- Word 2000 Level 3
- Word 2000 MOS Proficient
- Word 2000 MOS Expert
- Word 2000 Task Oriented
- Word 2000 Skills Assessment
- Business Writing Using Word
- Windows 2000 Level 1
Other Titles
- Lotus Notes 5.0 Level 1
- Lotus Notes 5.0 Level 2
- Microsoft Works 2002 Level 1
- Microsoft Works 2000 Level 1
- Palm OS 4.0 Introduction
- Palm OS 4.0 Tips And Tricks
- Palm Organizer Level 1
- Palm Tips And Tricks
- Pocket PC Tips And Tricks
- Pocket PC Task Oriented
- QuickBooks Pro 2002 Level 1
- QuickBooks Pro 2001 Level 1
- QuickBooks Pro 2001 Level 2
- Quicken 2002 Level 1
- Quicken 2002 Level 2
- Working With Digital Pictures Level 1
- Working With Digital Pictures Level 2
STEPS TO SELF-DETERMINATION
Field, Sharon and Alan Hoffman
~ helps students learn to define and achieve personal-life goals. The curriculum is especially appropriate for students who are expected to be leaving school and not pursuing advanced education. It may also be a key element in transition from a behavioral problem management program, into the regular stream. Areas covered include: Know Yourself, Value Yourself, Plan, Act & Experience Outcomes, Learn.
Kit includes: instructor's guide, activity book, 20 pre & 20 post tests
RANGE: High School
ADMINISTRATION: Group
LEVEL: A
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VERY QUICK JOB SEARCH - REVISED
Farr, Michael J.
~ (2004) uses 20 one-hour sessions providing techniques for finding jobs quickly. Job search methods include: reducing job-search time, finding unadvertised openings, improving interview skills, exploring career and education options and how to write a basic resume in an hour. New to this edition include: new technology, updated job search statistics, updated resumes and cover letters, new activities and worksheets and additional job search tips throughout.
RANGE: grades 8+
ADMINISTRATION: Indivdiual or Group
TIME: 20 one-hour sessions
LEVEL: A
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VOCATIONAL ENTRY SKILLS
Washburn, Winifred
~ provides information on how to get a job and hold it. Teaching units and worksheets address modern changes in the workplace.
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WORK AND DISABILITY 2ND ED
Szmanski, Edna and Randall Parker
~ (2003) presents latest theories, concepts, issues, and practices related to the career development of people with disabilities.
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WORLD OF WORK & YOU -EXPLORING CAREERS/LEARNING OPTIONS
~ (2002) is a self-directed guide to exploring career and learning options. This program helps identify key values, skills, and abilities and explores career opportunities in 14 interest areas. Worksheeets, checklists, and activities are provided.
RANGE: grades 6-10
ADMINISTRATION: Individual or Group
TIME: untimed
LEVEL: A
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YOUNG PERSON'S GUIDE TO GETTING & KEEPING A GOOD JOB
Farr Mike & Marie Pavlicko
~ (2000) is a comprehensive and results oriented job search course for school ages. The workbook is organized into short easy to read narrative sections and meaningful exercises.
RANGE: High School
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