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Paychecks, Budgets, and Volunteering

7/25/2019

Companies pay us for work in a paycheck not cash. We will put our money in checking accounts for daily spending. We will use checking account money for food, clothes, and bills. We will use savings accounts balances for fun and adventures like water resorts, Disney Land, buy something special, and California.

We went to Wells Fargo to ask questions about their job tasks, and banking information.

Andrew, Adam, Charlie, and Jami

El Conquistador Hilton Resort

7/25/2019

We participated in mock interviews with different department managers. Jennifer, the training manager, gave us a wonderful tour of the hotel and grounds.
Thank you Osmar, Jennifer, and hiring managers for your time and professionalism.

Sincerely,
Adam, Jami, Drew, and Charlie

Interview Strategies

7/19/2019

Adam, Andrew, and Jami
We talked about our skills to discuss in an interview. We practiced shaking hands and interview questions. We had a field trip to Fry's. We asked employees,"What skills do you need for your job stocking shelves?" One person said," Friendly, honesty, and know the products."

We Rock the Tasks at Dove Mt. Vet Clinic

7/15/2019

Resumes and Job Exploration

7/12/2019

Adam
I want to work at Spouts Farm Market in the produce department. I have skills in customer service, meal preparation, and working with other.

Charlie
I want to work at McDonald's because I want to get everyone their breakfast. I am friendly and would say, "Good Morning."

Andrew
I join in the Army working the laundry department of a hospital. It would help me to learn how to fold clothes. I know how to wash and dry clothes.

GAP: Working skills

7/10/2019

Communication-Follow Directions-Work with team-Clean Work Space

Jami, Charlie, and Adam

We helped Mr.Wally with the potions bean dip and put nacho chips in a bag. We followed direction from Mr. Rick. We took old breads off the shelves and put fresh loaves on shelves. We cleaned the warehouse floor.

Resume Focus: Strengths, Characteristics, and Experience

7/9/2019

Drew
I am really good at helping people because I am positive.

Charlie
I work at the vet clinic. I clean the cages, floor, and counter by following directions. I like working at the warehouse because I load up the shelves with different types of bread and chips.

Adam
I have a lot of experience mopping floors. I like caring for dogs so I do a good job cleaning cages.

Tasks Enjoyed at Dove Mountain Vet Clinic

7/8/2019

Andrew
I like sweeping and playing with the dogs.

Charlie
I liked cleaning dished and folding towels.

Adam
I liked taking the dogs outside and cleaning the cages.

When Was a Time That I Wanted To Give Up and Didn't?

6/13/2019

Drew

There was a track race one time where I had to run a race against other people. There were a lot of other people there that I had to race. It was a long race across a bridge and then around a corner. I was starting to get tired and wanted to give up. I kept running because I was so close to finishing. My goal was to finish the race so I kept running so I could finish.

Adam

When I have to do chores I do not want to do them. I have to do them and I do not like to clean the dishes in the kitchen. My Mom asks me to clean the dishes. I do not want to clean them but I want to make my Mom happy because I love my Mom.

Charlie

I played basketball on a team. I was shooting hoops. I have basketball shoes. Basketball is hard. I keep playing because I like it a lot. I like to play basketball with my friends.

Jami

Baseball is a hard game. I try to hit the ball with the bat. I don't always hit the ball with the bat. I keep trying because I want to get better at baseball. I want to be perfect at baseball.

What Does a Bad Attitude Look Like and How Can It Affect Our Work?

6/12/2019

Drew

A bad attitude is when you are rude to others. It also means ignoring your boss and your coworkers. A bad attitude at work can get you fired. Your coworkers might not like you if you have a bad attitude at work. This is why we should have a good attitude at work so all of our coworkers like you.

Adam

Having a bad attitude can get you in trouble. Having a bad attitude will make you unhappy. A bad attitude at work may make coworkers not want to work with you. You can get fired if your attitude is too bad.

Charlie

A bad attitude is to get mad. A bad attitude is getting upset. A bad attitude can make you angry. We don't want to get very angry. It is not nice to be rude. If you have a bad attitude at work you might have to go home. If I have a bad attitude people might be mean to me.

Jami

A bad attitude is to have issues. A bad attitude happens when I lose control of my attitudes. If I have a bad attitude at work I might freak out. If I have a bad attitude at work I will know that I did something wrong. A bad attitude could make people crazy at work.