ADAPTIVE LEARNING
TRANSITION TO WORK CALENDAR
| Summer Session: | Job Preparation Focus |
| Basic English Skills | Sentence and paragraph structure and practical application. |
| Basic Math Skills | Math functions and money handling. |
| Using the Internet | Hands-on introduction to the use of the Internet. |
| Fall Quarter: | Work Readiness Skills Focus |
| Learning Strategies | Identification of individual learning styles. |
| Communication Skills | Improving confidence and self-esteem through communication. |
| Office Skills | Filing systems, records management and mail handling. |
| Beginning Word Processing | Introduction to the computer and word processing. |
| Resources in Community | Locating and maximizing community support systems. |
| Job Training/ Internship | On-the-job training experiences at Foothill College. |
| Current Events |
Emphasis on current news. Increases awareness and knowledge of current events and the various methods of finding updated news information. |
| Winter Quarter: | Work Readiness Skills Focus |
| Social Skills | Enhancement of self-esteem and socialization skills. |
| Office Applications | Business etiquette and office equipment. |
| Introduction to Excel | Introduction to Excel, spreadsheets, charts and tables. |
| Job Training & Internship | On-the-job training experiences at Foothill College |
| Job Search Skills & Resume | Resume writing and job application procedures. |
| Work Attitudes | Vocational goals and appropriate work behavior. |
| Spring Quarter: | Job Preparation & Planning For Transition |
| Job Search Skills & Interviewing | Interview technique and grooming. |
| Job Training & Internship | On-the-job training experiences at. Foothill College. |
| Transition to Work | Exit plan and job search materials. |
| Disability & The Law | Discussion of individual rights and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). |
| Intermediate Computer | Further instruction in word processing and Excel. |