Mploy - A Job Readiness Workbook: Career Skills Development for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum and with Learning Difficulties

by Michael P. McManmon, Carol Gray (Foreword by), Michele Ramsay (Contribution by), Jennifer Kolarik (Contribution by)

Overview

This self-guided workbook is suitable for young adults aged 16-26 with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) or LD (Learning Differences), to teach the necessary skills for entering the workforce and forging a meaningful career path.

Providing insight into a range of industries and workplace settings, this workbook will help you to support young people in choosing rewarding and successful careers. Detailing the College Internship Program's (CIP) successful Mploy program, the information in this book will help young adults to develop self-confidence and build social connections. Including activities and ready-to-use worksheets, this is a focused look at preparing for work. Key topics include:

· Career assessments
· Creating effective resumes/CVs
· Interview skills
· Employer expectations
· Professional communication
· Performance appraisals
· Handling stress in the workplace
· Social thinking
· Executive functions in the workplace

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784504083
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date:	10/19/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	168
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Dr. Michael P. McManmon is the founder of the College Internship Program (CIP), that prepares young adults with learning differences and on the autism spectrum with academic, career, social and independent living skills, at five centers across the USA.

Dr. Michele Ramsay is a Program Director at CIP Brevard and has 18 years of experience in school district management.

Jennifer Kolarik is a Lead Career Coordinator at CIP and has over 20 years of experience working with teens and young adults.

Dr. Michael P. McManmon is the founder of the College Internship Program (CIP) that serves college-aged students with learning differences and Asperger's Syndrome in six centers across the US. CIP's goal is to prepare young men and young women with skills for life, for work and for independent living. Dr. McManmon was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at fifty-one years of age. His personal struggles and ensuing victories and that of his students and staff have inspired this book. He resides in Lee, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Part I: Chapter 1. The Career Continuum. Chapter 2. Exploring Career Choices. Chapter 3. Goodness of Fit. Part II: Eight Skills Employers Look For. Chapter 1. Communication. Chapter 2: Teamwork. Chapter 3: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking. Chapter 4. Initiative and Leadership. Chapter 5. Planning and Organizing. Chapter 6. Self-Management. Chapter 7. Willingness to Learn. Chapter 8. Technological Proficiency. Part III: The Employment Toolkit. Chapter 1. Making a Career Portfolio. Chapter 2. Developing a Resume. Chapter 3. Creating a Cover Letter. Chapter 4. Filling out an Application. Chapter 5. Preparing for an Interview. Chapter 6. Preparing for a New Job. Conclusion.

Editorial Reviews

Destined to be the unequalled go-to resource for young people with autism and other learning difficulties... I was so impressed by the thought, insight, organization, and expertise behind this workbook.

Carol Gray