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Getting and Keeping a Job for Teens

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Your 16 or 17-year-old learners really want to get a job. Show them how to find a job opening, choose a job, and pick up a job application. They'll create a list of where to find job opening information, fill out a job application, and engage in mock interview.

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applying for jobs, life skills

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employment, job applications, life skills, getting a job, keeping a job, teen labor laws, college and career readiness
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10th - 12th
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Career & Technical Education
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