Workforce Development in the Classroom

In a work force development component integrated into middle-school social studies, students operated a mock business, applying and interviewing for positions and receiving "paychecks." The activity used journal writing, self-evaluation, and Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessa...

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Published inTechniques Vol. 78; no. 3; p. 30
Main Authors Blackburn, Barbara R, McNulty, Carol P, Peck, Sue
Format Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria Association for Career & Technical Education 01.03.2003
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Summary:In a work force development component integrated into middle-school social studies, students operated a mock business, applying and interviewing for positions and receiving "paychecks." The activity used journal writing, self-evaluation, and Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) components to develop key employability skills. (SK)
ISSN:1527-1803