The Get a Job Curriculum is a comprehensive program designed to help individuals with disabilities develop essential job-related social and self-management skills for workplace and home environments. Created by renowned speech-language pathologist Corinne Thomas-Kersting and special education teacher and occupational therapist Dona Schumacher, this curriculum equips students with the tools they need to succeed in securing and maintaining employment. Through structured lessons and guided practice, it helps learners enhance key competencies such as interview skills, self-confidence, problem-solving abilities, and assertiveness, making it a valuable resource for therapists, educators, and caregivers seeking to support vocational skill development.
Features
Targeted Skills Development: Addresses critical areas for job success, including interview techniques, social skills, and self-management strategies.
Real-World Application: Prepares students for the complexities of job settings with practical exercises and reviewable activities.
Self-Examination and Advocacy: Promotes self-examination of personal strengths and weaknesses, along with advocacy skills and accepting responsibility.
Collaborative Approach: Co-authored by experts in speech-language pathology, special education, and occupational therapy.
Includes Downloadable Resources: Comes with a spiral-bound book and downloadable PDF for easy access and review.
Age: Suitable for individuals of all ages who are working on developing vocational skills and preparing for employment.
What's In The Box
1 Get a Job Curriculum book (80 pages) with downloadable PDF version of the curriculum
How To Use It The Get a Job Curriculum is designed for use in individual or group therapy sessions, classrooms, or home environments. Begin by reviewing the foundational lessons on interview skills, social interactions, and self-management strategies. Work through each chapter with guided discussions and role-play activities, allowing students to practice and internalize key concepts. Use the downloadable PDF for supplemental activities, printable worksheets, and additional resources to reinforce learning. Encourage students to reflect on their own strengths and areas for improvement, setting goals for their vocational development along the way.
