Behind Every Student is a Story of Courage and Perseverance
The
Workplace Essential Skills 25-part series demonstrates to
adolescents and adults the appropriate use of basic skills
to find a job and to keep it. The series presents the basic
employment strategies, communication, literacy, and math
skills needed to find a first job or to get a better one.
Topics include preparing resumes, participating in job interviews,
communicating effectively with co-workers and supervisors,
applying mathematical concepts in the workplace, and reading
for a purpose.
Broadcast
Schedule
The
25-part series is broadcast year-round on Rhode Island PBS
on Sunday morning from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
National
Web Site
PBS
Literacy Link/Workplace Essential Skills Web Site
National
Hotline Telephone Number: 1-800-354-9067
Purchase
Any
organization in Rhode Island that whishes to purchase the
Workplace Essential Skills, the instructor's guide, and
the students workbooks can do so.
For
further information please contact: María
del Pilar Velásquez,
Director of Educational Services, at (401) 222-3636, ext.
211 or by e-mail.
