Tuesday, January 5th

Today's Agendas:
    Work Program
    Career Internship
    • Review the Syllabus
    • Introduction/Orientation
      • Tasks 1 & 2
      • Required Forms 1 & 2
     

    Mon, Dec 21st - Mon, Jan 4th

    Tuesday, December 15th

    Today's Agenda:
    Final Exam: Friday, 10:10 am
    Assignments accepted until Friday

    Thursday, December 10th - Monday, December 14th

    Today's Agenda:

    Wednesday, November 9th

    Today's Agenda:

    Don't forget to pay your $20 in dues.  

     If you need to make up any exams, please arrange a time during your early release periods to do so.

    Tuesday, December 8th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Career Readiness Certification Testing Schedule
      • Tuesday - Reading Exam
      • Wednesday - Final Exam Review Guide
      • Thursday - Math Exam
      • Friday - Locating Info Exam
      • Monday, December 14th - Exam Make Up & Final Review

    Monday, December 7th

    Today's Agenda:

    Testing Schedule:
    • Tuesday - Reading Exam
    • Thursday - Math Exam
    • Friday - Locating Info Exam
    • Monday, December 14th - Exam Make Up

    Friday, December 4th

    Today's Agenda:

    Thursday, December 3rd

    Today's Agenda:

    Wednesday, December 2nd

    You will have a sub in class today.  We will be taking the Career Readiness Certification certification exams next week.  Today will be your last day to prepare for the exams.  Please use the entire period to prepare.
    • KeyTrain Link
      • Username: LHS#00000 (ID number)
      • Password: locker combo

    Career Readiness Certification Exam Dates
    • Monday, December 7th - Bubble Day
    • Tuesday, December 8th - Reading Exam
    • Thursday, December 10th - Math Exam
    • Friday, December 11th - Locating Info Exam
    • Monday, December 14th - Exam Make Up

    Tuesday, December 1st

    You will have a sub in class again today.  Please click HERE and complete the Workers Protection assignment.  The assignment is due when you enter class tomorrow.  If you are unable to complete it during class, you must complete it at home.  You will not receive any additional time in class to complete it.

    Please hold on to your time cards.  I will collect them when I return.

    David, Terra and Joshua - please check your email and respond to the email I sent you regarding tomorrow's field trip.

    Monday, November 30th

    You will have a sub in class today.  Please complete the following two items:
    • Job Journal: Read about labor unions by clicking HERE.  Answer the following questions based on your reading.
      1. What is the purpose of a labor union?
      2. What is collective bargaining?
      3. What rules/regulations were established under the National Labor Relations Act of 1935
    • Use the remainder of class time to prepare for the Career Readiness Certification in KeyTrain.  We will be taking the certification exams next week.  See the schedule below.
      • KeyTrain Link
        • Username: LHS#00000 (ID number)
        • Password: locker combo

     Terra, David and Joshua - Please check your email.  I sent you an email about the Field Trip on Wednesday.

    Career Readiness Certification Prep Time Exam Dates
    • Monday, December 7th - Bubble Day
    • Tuesday, December 8th - Reading Exam
    • Thursday, December 10th - Math Exam
    • Friday, December 11th - Locating Info Exam
    • Monday, December 14th - Exam Make Up

    Friday, November 27th

    No School

    Thursday, November 26th

    No School

    Wednesday, November 25th

    No School

    Tuesday, November 24th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Sexual Harassment Cases Discussion
    • Payroll Records
    • Exam Return

    Monday, November 23rd

    Today's Agenda:

    Friday, November 20th

    Today's Agenda:


    Thursday, November 19th

    Today's Agenda:
    • "Who Will You Hire?" Activity

    Wednesday, November 18th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Important Announcements:
      • $20 Coop Dues paid to the cashier ASAP
      • Leyden Family Services Field Trip
        • December 2nd, 10 am - 2:00 pm
    • Career Readiness Certification Prep Time - 20 minutes for this week
      • Exam Dates
        • Monday, December 7th - Bubble Day
        • Tuesday, December 8th - Reading Exam
        • Thursday, December 10th - Math Exam
        • Friday, December 11th - Locating Info Exam
        • Monday, December 14th - Exam Make Up
      • KeyTrain Link
        • Username: LHS#00000 (ID number)
        • Password: locker combo

    Tuesday, November 17th

    Today's Agenda: 
    • Applying for Jobs Unit Exam

    Monday, November 16th

    Important Announcements:
    • Applying for Jobs Unit Exam TOMORROW
    • $20 in Coop by end of semester - pay the cashier.
    • Leyden Family Services Event - must be employed & passing

    Today's Agenda:
    • Unit Exam Review in Kahoot
      • Applying for Jobs Unit Exam TOMORROW

    Friday, November 13th

    Today's Agenda:

    Thursday, November 12th

    Mr. Pecucci will be your sub in class today.  Please read all the information below VERY carefully and complete the TWO assignments.  Anything that you are unable to finish in class today must be finished at home.  You will NOT get additional time in class to complete the assignments.

    1) Click HERE to complete the Follow Up Email Assignment.

    2) Complete this week's job journal.
    • Job Journal:  
      • Watch the video, "Illegal Interview Questions", and respond to the following.
        1. Which types of questions are considered "illegal" interview questions to ask a job applicant?
        2. Why are these types of questions off limits during a job interview?
        3. If you are asked one of these questions, what would be an appropriate way to respond?
      • Watch the video, "10 Questions You Should Ask in An Interview", and respond to the following.
        1. As a person interviewing for a job, why is it recommended that you ALWAYS ask a question at the end of the interview?
        2. Of the questions suggested in the video, which question or questions would you be most comfortable asking the person interviewing you?  Why?
        3. Think of three additional questions that you could ask at the end of the interview that were not included in the video?

     Important Information/Announcements:
    • We will  have a Unit 2 exam on Tuesday of next week.  You will receive a review guide Monday.  The exam will cover Resumes, Interview Etiquette, Interview Questions, Cover Letters, Follow Up Emails, and Pre-Employment Tests. 
    • Progress Reports will be mailed next week.  Please check your grades and email me any missing work that you want graded.
    • Tomorrow in class we will have a guest speaker from Robert Morris College.  The speaker will be talking about social media and digital footprints - which is what the next unit in class will be focused on.  Please arrive to class on time and be a respectful audience.

    Wednesday, November 11th

    No Period 3 due to the Veteran's Day Assembly

                

    Tuesday, November 10th

    Today's Agenda:

    Monday, November 9th

    Today's Agenda:

    Friday, November 6th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Job Journal
      • Describe your most recent interview experience by answering the following 6 questions.
        1. How many people interviewed you?
        2. What questions were you asked?
        3. What was the easiest part of the interview process?
        4. What was the most difficult part of the interview process?
        5. Where you offered the job?
        6. What could you improve on for your next interview experience?
    • Interviewing
    • If you finish early, make sure you have enough time accumulated in KeyTrain.

    Thursday, November 5th

    Today's Agenda:

    Wednesday, November 4th

    You will have a sub in class today.  

    Today beginning at 11:45 am in the Field House.
    If you did not finish the interview assignment from yesterday's class, please use the links below and make sure you have it complete for the beginning of tomorrow's class.  The rest of the period should be spent preparing for the Career Readiness Certification using KeyTrain.  Your grade this week will be based on you actively working in KeyTrain for 20 minutes.
    • Interview Questions
    • Career Readiness Certification Prep Time - 20 minutes for this week
      • KeyTrain Link
      • Username: LHS#00000 (ID number)
      • Password: locker combo
    Reminder to unemployed students:  You are required to attend the career fair during your early release period.  Please check in with Ms. Martire to get a Career Fair form that must be completed.

    Tuesday, November 3rd


    Wednesday, 11:45 am - 3:30 pm,
    East Leyden Field House, open to community
    Unemployed students are required to attend during early release period.

    Today's Agenda:

    Monday, November 2nd


    Wednesday, 11:45 am - 3:30 pm,
    East Leyden Field House, open to community
    Unemployed students are required to attend during early release period.

    Today's Agenda:

    Friday, October 31st

    Today's Agenda:

    Thursday, October 29th

    Today's Agenda:

    Wednesday, October 28th

    Today's Agenda:

    I will not be in class today.  You should spend the entire period preparing for the Career Readiness Certification using KeyTrain.  Your grade this week will be based on you actively working in KeyTrain for 20 minutes.

    • Career Readiness Certification Prep Time - 20 minutes for this week
      • KeyTrain Link
      • Username: LHS#00000 (ID number)
      • Password: locker combo

    Tuesday, October 27th

    Today's Agenda:

    Monday, October 26th

    Today's Agenda:

    Friday, October 23rd

    Today's Agenda:
    • Cinemark Resume Assignment/Post Test
      • Resume due before you enter class on Monday.
      • Use the link in the assignment to submit resume.
    • Career Readiness Certification Prep Time - 30 minutes for this week
      • KeyTrain Link
      • Username: LHS#00000 (ID number)
      • Password: locker combo

    Resume Resources:

    Thursday, October 22nd

    Today's Agenda:
    Resume Resources:

    Wednesday, October 21st

    Today's Agenda:

    Resume Resources:

    Tuesday, October 20th

    Parent/Teacher Conferences - No Classes

    Monday, October 19th

    Today's Agenda:

    Friday, October 16th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Job Journal:  Read the short article linked HERE and answer the questions below.
      1. How does a cover letter help you to build your "brand"?
      2. What can a job applicant do to "inject personality" into their cover letter?
      3. In what instances should you NOT send a cover letter?
    • Cover Letter Writing Assignment Revisions
    • Career Readiness Certification Prep Time - 30 minutes for this week
      • KeyTrain Link
      • Username: LHS#00000 (ID number)
      • Password: locker combo

    Thursday, October 15th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Cover Letter Writing Assignment
      • Due by the end of the period TODAY
      • Use the link on the assignment sheet to submit your document
    • Career Readiness Certification Prep Time - 30 minutes for this week
      • KeyTrain Link
      • Username: LHS#00000 (ID number)
      • Password: locker combo

    Wednesday, October 14th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Time Card Submission Form
      • Week Ending Date: 10/10
      • Due Date: 10/14
    • Job Journal
      • Why do some employers want an applicant to submit a cover letter with their job application or resume?
      • List the main ideas or pieces of information that should be included in each paragraph of a standard cover letter (paragraph #1, #2 and #3).
      • Review THIS link.  Why are these verbs considered "power" or "action" words?
    • Cover Letter Writing Assignment
      • Due by the end of the period TOMORROW
      • Use the link on the assignment sheet to submit your document

    Tuesday, October 13th

    Today's Agenda:
    Time Cards Due TOMORROW!!!

    Friday, October 9th & Monday, October 12th

    • No School on Friday for Teacher Institute Day
    • No School on Monday for Columbus Day

    Thursday, October 8th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Note: Time Cards will be due on Wednesday of next week
    • Application Review & Discussion
    • Career Readiness Certification Prep Time
      • KeyTrain Link
      • Username: LHS#00000 (ID number)
      • Password: locker combo

    Wednesday, October 7th

    Today's Agenda:
    • UPS Career Day Panel Discussion in the Library

    Tuesday, October 6th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Important Notice:  Tomorrow is UPS Career Day.  We will be attending a panel discussion in the Library.  Please come immediately to class.  Attendance will be taken in the classroom before going to the Library.
    • Time Card Submission Form
      • Week Ending Date: 10/3
      • Due Date: 10/6
    • Cinemark Job Application Assignment
      • Counted as an exam grade.  Due by the end of the period.

    Monday, October 5th

    Reminder:  Test Corrections Due TODAY.

    Today's Agenda:
    • Congratulations Max!  Check out his poster outside room 161.
    • Job Journal:
      1. What are the top TWO mistakes that people make when completing job applications?
      2. Write a list of five "must follow" tips that everyone should know regarding job applications (do not include the TWO mistakes from the previous questioon)?
      3. Can you think of any questions that should NOT be asked on a job application?  What would those questions be?
    • Application Critique Activity

    Thursday, October 1st

    Today's Agenda:

    Wednesday, September 30th

    Today's Agenda:
    • GREAT New Job: Allstate Insurance. Must be comfortable speaking on the phone.
    • Job Journal: Answer the following questions related to your current job.
      1. How did you find out about your current job? (online, networking, etc)
      2. What employment process did you have to go through before being hired? (job application, submit resume, interview, drug test, etc).
      3. What do you think is the most challenging part about the employment process?
    • Job Journal Topics; Sample #1 & Sample #2

    Tuesday, September 29th



    Today's Agenda

    Monday, September 28th

    Today's Agenda:
    Unit 1 Exam TOMORROW! 

    Friday, September 24th

    Today's Agenda:
    Unit 1 Exam on Tuesday!!  You will get a review guide on Monday.

    Thursday, September 24th

    Doesn't that PIZZA look GOOD!!

    Today's Agenda:
    Unit 1 Exam on Tuesday!!  You will get a review guide on Monday.

    Wednesday, September 23rd

    Today's Agenda:
    • Job Journal Revisions & Completion
      • Watch the Kid President Pep Talk video and respond to the following.
        • Reflect on the academic, career, and personal goals that you created yesterday. Are your goals self-focused, community-focused, or a combination of both. Do you think it is important to have both types of goals?
        • Choose one of the long-term goals you created. Create a plan for how you are going to achieve that goal. What steps will you need to take in order to achieve the goal?
    • Goal Review & Share Time

    Tuesday, September 22nd

    Today's Agenda:

    Corey, Terra and Svilen working at Power Distribution Equipment Co., Ltd.

    Monday, September 21st

    Today's Agenda:

    Friday, September 18th

    Congratulations to Joshua on being selected as the Work Program student of the week. His poster will be featured outside room 161.

    Today's Agenda:
    • Grade Update - Progress Reports

    Thursday, September 17th

    Today's Agenda:

    Wednesday, September 16th

    Today's Agenda:

    Tuesday, September 15th

    Today's Agenda:

    Monday, September 14th

    Reminder: TCs due tomorrow

    Today's Agenda:
    • Changing Workplace Project - DUE TOMORROW
      • Joshua, Max - Obsolete Occupations
      • Tony, Svilen, Juliana - New Occupations
      • Max. Szymon, Lukasz - Changes in Entrepreneurship/Online Labor Industry
      • Sarah, Terra, Caitlin - Women in the Workforce
      • Corey, Robert - Changes in the Entertainment Industry
      • Diana, Danielle - Workplace Safety Regulations & Health Standards (the Jungle)
      • David, Maria, Chris - Gaining Employment: Then & Now
      • Nathan: Generation Differences

    Friday, September 11th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Changing Workplace Project - DUE Monday
      • Joshua, Max - Obsolete Occupations
      • Tony, Svilen, Juliana - New Occupations
      • Max. Szymon, Lukasz - Changes in Entrepreneurship/Online Labor Industry
      • Sarah, Terra, Caitlin - Women in the Workforce
      • Corey, Robert - Changes in the Entertainment Industry
      • Diana, Danielle - Workplace Safety Regulations & Health Standards (the Jungle)
      • David, Maria, Chris - Gaining Employment: Then & Now
      • Nathan: Generation Differences

    Thursday, September 10th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Changing Workplace Project - DUE Monday
      • Joshua, Max - Obsolete Occupations
      • Tony, Svilen, Juliana - New Occupations
      • Max. Szymon, Lukasz - Changes in Entrepreneurship/Online Labor Industry
      • Sarah, Terra, Caitlin - Women in the Workforce
      • Corey, Robert - Changes in the Entertainment Industry
      • Diana, Danielle - Workplace Safety Regulations & Health Standards (the Jungle)
      • David, Maria, Chris - Gaining Employment: Then & Now
      • Nathan: Generation Differences

    Wednesday, September 9th

    New Job: WrestlingGear.com, Ltd - 1 or 2 positions
    Career Day: Interviewing Opportunity during period 4/5
    Leyden Family Services Holiday Luncheon: December 2nd - 2 students
    Coop Dues: Added to student account $20/semester

    Today's Agenda:
    • Time Card Submission Form
      • Week Ending Date: 9/6
      • Due Date: 9/9
    • Changing Workplace Project - DUE Monday
      • Joshua, Max - Obsolete Occupations
      • Tony, Svilen, Juliana - New Occupations
      • Max. Szymon, Lukasz - Changes in Entrepreneurship/Online Labor Industry
      • Sarah, Terra, Caitlin - Women in the Workforce
      • Corey, Robert - Changes in the Entertainment Industry
      • Diana, Danielle - Workplace Safety Regulations & Health Standards (the Jungle)
      • David, Maria, Chris - Gaining Employment: Then & Now
      • Nathan: Generation Differences

    Tuesday, September 8th

    Important Announcements:
    • Time Cards will be due TOMORROW.
    • Study Hall begins today.

    Today's Agenda:
    • Job Journal
      • Check out the history of Labor Day webpage (read the article and/or watch the video) and answer the following questions.
        • Why is Labor Day an important holiday for the American people?
        • What would you consider the most significant changes in labor over the past 10 years? the past 50 years? the past 100 years?
        • How do you think the work force will change during your lifetime?
    • Changing Workplace Project

    Monday, September 7th

    Friday, September 4th

    Reminder: Study hall placement begins on MONDAY.  

    Today's Agenda:
    • KeyTrain Link
      • Username: LHS#00000 (ID number)
      • Password: locker combo
    • KeyTrain Practice Exams
      • Reading for Information
      • Applied Math
      • Locating Information

    Thursday, September 3rd

    Important Announcements:
    • Job & Training Agreement Deadline: TOMORROW  
      • No Training Agreement = No Job = Study Hall

    Today's Agenda:

    Wednesday, September 2nd

    Important Announcements:
    • New Jobs: Chrysalis Salon, Rainbow Electric, & Bomark Cleaners
    • Training Agreement & Job Deadline: FRIDAY!!  
      • No Training Agreement = No Job = Study Hall

    Today's Agenda:

    Tuesday, September 1st

    Important Announcements:
    • Training Agreement Deadline: FRIDAY!!  
      • No Training Agreement = No Job = Study Hall
    • Study Hall Job Deadline:  FRIDAY!!
    • Class Drop Job Deadline: Friday, Sept 25th

    Today's Agenda:

    Monday, August 31st

    Important Announcements:
    • Time Cards due Tomorrow!
    • Training Agreement Deadline: FRIDAY!!  
      • No Training Agreement = No Job = Study Hall
    • Study Hall Job Deadline:  FRIDAY!!
    • Class Drop Job Deadline: Friday, Sept 25th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Job Journal 
      • Define work and give three different examples of things that would be considered work.
      • Discuss the difference between an occupation, a job and a career.
      • What can a person's work history reveal about them?
    • Evaluating Work Histories Activity

    Friday, August 28th

    Today's Agenda:
    • Water Cooler Friday
      • Undercover Boss: Chicago Cubs

     Important Reminders:
    Training Agreements Due ASAP!  
    Time Cards due on Tuesday!
    Study Hall Job Deadline: Friday, Sept 4th
    Class Drop Job Deadline: Friday, Sept 25th

    Thursday, August 27th

    Today's Agenda:

    Wednesday, August 26th

    Today's Agenda:
         

    Tuesday, August 25th

    Tomorrow Officer Wnek will be joining us in class to discuss legal issues relating to the Work Program.  

     Let me know if anyone is interested in a Tool & Die job.

    Today's Agenda:
    • Time Card Submission Form
      • Week Ending Date: 8/22
      • Due Date: 8/25
    • Job Journal Post
      1. Why did you decide to join the Work Program?
      2. What is the #1 benefit you think you will receive from being in the Work Program?
      3. What do you hope to achieve as a student in the Work Program/How will being a student in the Work Program help you to achieve your future goals?
    • Work, Occupations, Jobs and Careers Notesheet & Poster Assignment

    Monday, August 24th

    Time Cards due TOMORROW.  Training Agreements due ASAP!!

    Today's Agenda:

    Friday, August 21st

    Today's Agenda:

    Training Agreements Due ASAP!  
    Time Cards due on Tuesday!
    Study Hall Job Deadline: Friday, Sept 4th
    Class Drop Job Deadline: Friday, Sept 25th

    Thursday, August 20th

    Training Agreements Due ASAP!!

    Today's Agenda:

    Wednesday, August 19th

    Training Agreements Due ASAP!!

    Today's Agenda:
    • Dean's Visit
    • Orientation Quiz

    Tuesday, August 18th

    Congratulations to Caitlin for being hired at WrestlingGear.com!  
    The Deans will be visiting the class tomorrow to discuss their expectations for you.
    Orientation Quiz TOMORROW after the Dean's Visit.

    Today's Agenda:

    Monday, August 17th

    REMINDER: Time Cards & Training Agreements are due TOMORROW!!

    Today's Agenda:
    • Coop Pre-Test
    Current Job Openings: www.leydenjobs.com

    Friday, August 14th

    Today's Agenda:
    Current Job Openings: www.leydenjobs.com

    Thursday, August 13th





    Today's Agenda:
    Current Job Openings: www.leydenjobs.com

    Wednesday, August 12th

    Today's Agenda:

    Tuesday, August 11th

    Welcome to the Cooperative Education Program & Career Internship course!

    Today's Agenda:

    Monday, August 10th

    Institute Day - No Class
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