Cooperative Education
A School to Work Transition Course
Contact Information:
Michael Timmons
mtimmons@windham.k12.me.us.
Contact 207-653-9783
892-1810 Ext 140
Text book: Succeeding in the World of Work
Materials Required for Class:
Notebook, Pen/Pencil
We utilize the library computers and reference materials to conduct research on topics related to careers, resumes, job interviewing, small business administration, finance, and the current state of the economy.
Grading/Assessments:
Class work and participation 20 %
Homework 20%
Projects/Quizzes 20%
Tests/Research 40%
Class Syllabus—Co-op Related Class
Objectives of the School To Work program:
A program that integrates career and academic learning while developing foundation skills and improving work place competencies.
To provide examples of real-world learning and thus establishes patterns of life long learning
To improve the academic achievement of all Cooperative Education students in communications, computers, reading, research, and problem solving.
To support my students in making realistic plans for their own careers and education.
First nine weeks: SELF ASSESSMENT
Unit 1 First 5 Chapters: Textbook Succeeding In the world of Work
Student self Assessment
Administer the ASVAB test/Review results
Getting to Know Yourself
Exploring Careers
Researching careers
Entrepreneurship
Developing an Individual Career Plan
Second nine weeks: FINDING A JOB/JOINING THE WORKFORCE
Unit 2 Chapter 6 thru 12
Finding and Applying for a Job
Interviewing Techniques
Beginning a New Job
Workplace ethics
Developing a positive attitude
Workplace Health and safety
Workplace legal issues
Third nine weeks: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit 3 Chapters 13 thru 18
Interpersonal relationships at work
Teamwork and Leadership
Professional Communication Skills
Thinking Skills on the Job
Technology in the Work Place
Time and Information Management
Fourth nine weeks: LIFE SKILLS/LIFELONG LEARNING
Unit Four Chapter 19 thru 25
Economics and the Consumer Buying Insurance
Taxes and Social Security Managing your money
Banking and credit Adapting to Change