“Self Sufficiency Through Life Skills and Literacy”
Lesson 1:
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors: Values and Personal Ethics in the Workplace
Objective: To understand the link between values and behavior in the workplace
Lesson 2:
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors: Self-Esteem--Taking Directions and
Accepting Criticism
Objective: Learn how to take direction from supervisor/co-workers: How to give and take constructive criticism
Lesson 3:
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors: Self-Motivation and Initiative
Objective: To distinguish between basic responsibilities and extra activities
Lesson 4:
Adaptability: Recognizing Strengths and Working with Limitations
Objective: To examine personal strengths and job specific skills
Lesson 5:
Adaptability: Overcoming Obstacles
Objective: To learn problem solving techniques to overcome obstacles
Lesson 6:
Adaptability: Recognition of and Respect for Diversity and Change
Objective: To learn how prejudice and discrimination impact the workplace
Lesson 7:
Responsibility: Resource Management
Objective: To learn how the effective use of resources balance priorities
Lesson 8:
Responsibility: Time Management
Objective: To learn how to use time effectively
Lesson 9:
Responsibility: Money Management
Objective: To develop an understanding of financial resources, budget, savings, IRA, etc.

Sharon Cruse
Executive Director
(562) 822-5716
555 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite #420
Long Beach, CA 90802