Mobile Sales

  • Picture of the cart used for mobile sales.

    Class Length: 30+ minutes
    Frequency: 1–3 days per week
    Directions: single to multi step directions, visual/written/verbal (based on student need)
    Environment: throughout school building–mobile, amount of people varies, volume varies (loud/quiet)

  • Description

    Mobile Sales provides an opportunity for students to practice retail, communication, and sales skills. Students take the cart into hallways and offices to sell goods.

  • Skills

    • Work Readiness:
      good hygiene/appearance/dress code, willing to work, socially-emotionally ready to work.
    • Time management/organizational skills:
      on time, attend at least 30 min, attends when scheduled, gathers materials, completes assignment.

    • Communication:
      advocates for self, communicates with supervisor, knows when to ask for help, asks for help.

    • Interpersonal/teamwork:
      can work with a peer, will help boss and/or when asked.

    • Follow directions:
      follows simple multi-step directions, takes direction from supervisor, occasionally takes direction from colleagues, follows routine/rules.

    • Problem solving:
      identifies and solves common problems, identifies uncommon problems, accepts constructive criticism, checks work when completed, requires minimal support to handle challenges appropriately.

    • Safety:
      self-control, follow safety rules/procedures, navigate school safely (transitions, hallways, sidewalks, etc), use materials safely.

  • Tasks

    • Stocking carts.
    • Pushing carts.
    • Counting money.
    • Handling money/transactions.
    • Interaction with others.
    • Food safety protocols (hygiene, FIFO, checking expiration dates).
    • Navigating hallways with a cart safely.