What can I gain from working workshop

Created by : Michael Neblett

“WHAT CAN I GAIN FROM WORKING?” WORKSHOP

OBJECTIVE• To get people to look at the different benefits of working and

what they have gain from different work experiences.

INTRODUCTIONS & DISCUSSIONDiscussion Questions:

What would you like to gain from this workshop?

What do you think are the benefits of working?

What have you gained from your different working experiences?

WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOOK AT THIS

PICTURE?

DISCUSSIONDo you see the other image in this picture?

In your previous jobs that you liked, what kinds of skills and experiences have you

gained?

At your previous jobs, how have you looked at the worked you’ve done?

LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER’S SKILLS

What specialized training do you have?

What is your strongest skill?

What is one skill that could be improved?

15 MINUTE BREAK

PYRAMID EXERCISE

Pyramid Questions

1. You’re working as a painter, you find out an easier way to paint a ceiling.

2. Working at a retail store, you learn how to better deal with customers.

3. Working at a restaurant, you develop and make a new recipe for an item

on the menu.

4. Because you start work early, you develop a schedule for yourself.

5. Working in an office, you learn a new operating system.

6. Being able to consistently handle a long line of customers at a coffee

shop.

7. Learning a different exercise to teach clients.

8. Being able to enter data into a computer.

9. Memorizing a script for a telemarketing job.

GROUP DISCUSSION

What is the worst job you had?

What did you learn from that experience?

GROUP DISCUSSION

What have you learned?

What practices can you use in job search endeavors?

GROUP DISCUSSION

QUESTIONS?

Contact Information:Michael NeblettEmployment Specialist, Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP)The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)One Yonge Street, Suite 1202Toronto, ON M5E 1E5 Tel: (416) 260-3060 ext. 242Fax: (416) 260-3093TTY: (416) 260-9223Toll Free: (800) 664-0925 ext. 222 Email: mneblett@ccrw.org Web sites: www.ccrw.org www.workink.com