Preview

  • Preparing Mailings and Shredding Paper

    Location: Creekside School
    Ages: 16–22
    Environment: Large space and can be loud and busy
    Directions: Written, visual, and verbal, multiple-step
    Class Length: 30–90 minutes, 2–5 days a week

  • Description

    Preview is a center-based prevocational program that offers students a production-type setting to "preview” the occupational world. It introduces them to employer expectations, transferable vocational skills, and pre-employment opportunities. The program is designed to help students develop skills that will be valuable in various community settings.

  • Tasks

    • Signing in and out
    • Tracking time and quantity
    • Setting up a work station
    • Folding
    • Packaging
    • Delivery
    • Shredding
    • Laminating
    • Counting
    • Sorting
    • Using a digital scale
    • Fulfilling orders

  • Skills

    • Follow classroom routine
    • Maintain good workplace hygiene
    • Read and/or listen assignment
    • Follow directions
    • Clean and maintain work space
    • Inspect/critique own work for quality and accuracy
    • Good work ethic
    • Positive thinking
    • Communication
    • Problem solving
    • Working under pressure
    • Accept constructive feedback
    • Self confidence
    • Teamwork
    • Time management
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Respect
    • Responsibility
    • Safety