JOB-RELATED SOCIAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION THE WAGES CURRICULUM Presented by Michael Johnson to

1. JOB-RELATED SOCIAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION THE WAGES CURRICULUM Presented by Michael Johnson to YTP Statewide Conference Hood River Best Western Inn February 19, 2015

2. Skills Employers Want % of Employers Looking for These Skills Employers want honest, dependable and productive workers 99% Work Ethic Most jobs require oral and written Communication in English 96% English Language 94% Interpersonal Businesses and their employees thrive whenpeople work well together. Employers want workers who canunderstand and find answers to problems 94% Problem Solving/Critical Thinking 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Information furnished by State of Oregon Employment Division

3. 2014 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act • 15% of Department of Human Services Funding supports transition age youths • To Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services • Job Exploration Counseling • Work-based Learning Experiences • Post Secondary Education and Training Counseling • Social Skills Training for Employment and Independent Living • Instruction in Self Advocacy

4. Murray, C.J. and Doren, B. Rehabilitation Counseling BulletinAug 15, 2012 http://rcb.sagepub.com/content/56/2/96 Evidence-Based? • “The study was designed to evaluate the effects of the WAGES curriculum on the pre-employment and social skills of adolescents with disabilities. Findings are promising and suggest that exposure to the curriculum can improve students’ vocational and social skills.”

5. WHAT STUDENTS SAY -- • “I never thought there would be a class like this in high school – that you could actually use. I haven’t been in the principal’s office in two months.” • “I love this class – it has been the most impactive class – I don’t get mad at teachers and I learned how to listen and not react.”

6. “I liked the connection with horticulture. Teamwork and communication skills have helped a lot.” • “The class taught me self-control and responsibility.”

7. W.A.G.E.S. Guiding Principals • Address real life social interactions • Authentic assessment of SS • Appropriate for all students • Key elements of effective instruction • Address career-related learning

8. W.A.G.E.S. FOUNDATION SKILLS • LOCUS OF CONTROL • TEAMWORK • COMMUNICATION • PROBLEM-SOLVING

9. ATTITUDES W.A.G.E.S. • ENTHUSIASM • DEPENDABILITY • HONESTY

10. Lesson Format • Statementof Learning Outcomes • Review • Description of Required Materials • Vocabulary • Description of the Activity • Wrap-up/Homework

11. W.A.G.E.S. Let’s try some lessons…

12. Making WAGES Contest • Each team has 2 minutes to solve problems • Each team member must solve a problem • First four questions are from each category • Can only ask for help from teammates • First round with 100 or 200 point problems

13. Locus of Control Game • This game will be played at each table • Teams of 2-3 members • Read the statement • Define whether “owning” or “moaning” (1 pt) • Provide the opposite example (2 pts) • Role play (3 pts)

14. Lesson #25 Guidelines • This activity is done at each table • Volunteer reads scenario • Define dependability in this scenario • Discuss and record RADD elements • Report to large group