Workplace Preparation
The Affect of the Technology Age on Students' Preparation for Life and Work
According to an article in the Toronto Star, a real problem has emerged in students' reliance on cell-phones, text messaging and other technological toys today. Educators and parents need to be aware of the importance of "real life" education in order to prepare teens to succeed in life and work. (Source: Career Pro News, July 11, 2008)
Author Resources for Students' Job Preparation
WNBC-TV.com features the book "Teens and the Job Game" as a way to prepare high school students for the workplace.
Preparing Your Students for the Workplace – A “Whole Person” Approach - Author presentation at the Career and Technical Education Resource Center, NYS State Department of Education, November 6, 2007. (PDF)
www.kidsbookshelf.com
Read the author interview with book reviewer Christina Lewis of Kidsbookshelf.com. Ms. Lewis asks the author the following about how her book can help teens: What was the inspiration for the book? Can teens use this book as a way to motivate their careers? If teens aren't doing well in school, will the book help give them the tools they need to prepare for the workforce? (December 30, 2007)