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1. By: Barbara Mackessy Georgia CTAE Resource Network Behavior & Work Ethics Assessments

2. STUDENTS SHOULD start thinking about their futures .

3. Important for Dropout Prevention Studies show that students who can project themselves into the future and understand the consequences of their actions today are far less likely to drop out of school (high school or college), become a teen parent, or abuse drugs. (Dropout Prevention)

4. Very important! Tools may or may not be provided on the job but… Appropriate behavior is a job requirement along with good work ethics in all occupations.

5. Word Wall By the end of this unit you should have a good understanding of the importance of these words in relation to your future career. Work Ethics Behaviors Acceptable Attendance Teamwork Attitude Cooperation Organizational Skills Character Appearance Productivity Respect Communication Pride

6. Key to Success Good work ethics are required for a successful future!

7. What can we do? How can we assess work ethics in school?

8. Some parents may say, “My child doesn’t need to worry about work ethics… he/she’s going to college!”

9. Everybody needs work ethics—no matter what!

10. “We are seeing an epidemic of work-life unreadiness, kids in their early twenties who can’t figure out who they are or what they need to be doing with their lives...” Dr. Mel Levine on the Today Show , January 25, 2005 Author, Ready or Not, Here Life Comes

11. How do we help ALL students recognize the value of good work ethics? The key to impacting students:

12. What would your responsibility score be today? What changes do you need to make?

13. Work ethics is a major problem, we need people to come to work every day on time. “Work ethics is a challenge for students coming out of school today”. Some companies offer a tuition reimbursement at 100% for A’s in a post secondary institution. A retail sales manager- “Why young people fail today – lack of work ethics”

14. A department manager said “the students lack work ethic skills – they can’t handle the freedom”.

15. “With a positive attitude, I can teach you everything you need to know about this company.” What type of attitude do you have?

16. Everything has a place and everything is in its place. Part of following directions is being organized.

17. General manager said “The more you know, the more you make”. “It’s easy to learn with the right attitude”.

18. “I would like to see someone who uses their minds.” “Any advance schooling helps them use their minds”.

19. Team work skills are required!

20. Health Department Manager states, “I would rather hire someone who needs training. I can train anyone if they are honest, with integrity and have good work ethics.”

21. “If you don’t know where you are going, Alice, how will you know when you get there?”, asked the Cheshire Cat. --- Alice in Wonderland

22. Remember your behavior is your choice. Unacceptable behaviors may get you in here!

23. “S tudents must come to us ready to work. We can teach them the job if they have the attitude and work ethics needed for the job.”