Employment Readiness Classes

In addition to providing instruction in the content areas of academics, OPTIONS offers a number of classes designed to take a direct approach in teaching students job readiness skills. Just as processing, social skills, and attentional deficits affect a student’s success in a classroom setting, those same issues can be, and most often are, impactful in a work setting. A Certified Rehabilitation Counselor instructs students on how to properly present themselves as professionals and how to find the best ‘fit’ for employment opportunities. OPTIONS’ employment preparation classes are intended to teach the students the critical vocational behaviors necessary for employment success:

• Career Explorations and Research
• Critical Thinking and Workplace Ethics
• Customer Service Seminar
• Employment Strategies
• Internship Support
• Interview Basics
• Job Social Skills