Mentoring Conversation Topics

What to talk about?

Find common ground, get to know each other as people. Discuss course content. Students may find it more engaging to talk with a person in the community about the subject matter than to read and complete assignments!

Weekly Topics

March 8-25, 2021 We have been catching up on completing pamphlets that have been started, but not finished. We have also been talking about Occupations in Demand. Two of our students have applied for jobs and prepared for interviews. One had a job offer so far! March 29-April 1 is Spring Break. Next, we will review the Job Search Process.

March 1-4, 2021 Coursework: Avoiding Drama and Conflict Resolution

Avoiding Drama

13 - Work Based Learning Pamphlets (1-13B) Avoiding Drama at Work.pdf

Conflict Resolution

14 - Work Based Learning Pamphlets (1-14B) Conflict Resolution.pdf

February 22-25, 2021 Coursework: Toxic Coworkers

12 - Work Based Learning Pamphlets (1-12B) Toxic Coworkers.pdf

February 16-18, 2021 Coursework: Elevator Pitch and Work time to complete rough drafts of resumes and cover letters.

February 8-11, 2021 Coursework: Cover Letters and Job References

Cover Letter

05 - Work Based Learning Pamphlets (1-5A) Writing a Cover Letter.pdf

Job References

08 - Work-Based Learning Pamphlets (1-8A) Finding and Asking for Job References.pdf

February 1-4, 2021 Coursework: Character and Resume Writing

11 - Work Based Learning Pamphlets (1-11B) What does _Good Character_ mean_.pdf

Character

04 - Work Based Learning Pamphlets (1-4A) Writing a Resume.pdf

Resumes

January 25-28, 2021 Coursework: Etiquette and Company Culture

09 - Work Based Learning Pamphlets (1-9B) Etiquette_ How not to Embarrass Yourself.pdf

Etiquette

10 - Work Based Learning Pamphlets (1-10B) Company Culture.pdf

Company Culture

January 19-21, 2021 Coursework: Non-Verbal Communication Skills, Attendance and Punctuality Matter

07 - Work Based Learning Pamphlets (1-7B) Non-Verbal Communication.pdf

Non-Verbal Communication

08 - Work Based Learning Pamphlets (1-8B) Why Attendance Matters.pdf

Attendance and Punctuality