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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5
2014
Take Our Kids to Work DayWho: All grade 9 students What: Spend the day in a
workplaceWhen: November 5, 2014Where: Workplace of a parent,
relative, friend, or a volunteer workplace host
Take Our Kids to Work DayWhy: Great Opportunity to Explore the Work Place!
Learn what skills are required in the workplace Explore career options in a hands on way Understand what parents/family members do on a
daily basis Begin your Individual Pathway Plan
HEALTH AND SAFETY REMINDERSWhat you don’t know can hurt you!Work Smart and Work SafeIdentify hazards in the workplace
Look for things that are unsafe and could hurt you
Tell someone if you see a hazard
Your Rights3 Basic rights
Right to Know You have the right to know the hazards on your job
Right to Refuse Unsafe Work If you believe the job is dangerous you can refuse to
do it in most situations
Right to Participate You have the right to participate in keeping your
workplace healthy and safe
Other Health and Safety RemindersYou may need special equipmentAsk the person you are going with if you need
any equipment for work
Do you need to be trained?Ask if you need training to do something – if
you do – Don’t do it!
Ask questions if you aren’t sure!
Pointers for a Successful DayAppropriate dress for the workplaceNeat and cleanNo gumNo textingHave a good attitude Be polite, helpfulShake hands when introduced and
thank the employer
More pointersMake eye to eye contactNo swearingAsk questions before, during and
afterNo fooling aroundBring Health CardAsk about lunch – you may need to
bring one
Other Things You Can DoAsk questions to learnMeet new peopleObserve different jobs while you are thereAsk to meet the boss
MOST IMPORTANTLY
HAVE FUN!!!
Co-op Pathways @ SRBUniversity BoundCollege BoundFocus programs (SHSM)Apprenticeship (OYAP)
University or College Bound
911 or Architecture
AST or Hairstyling
Take Our Kids To Work Day
Consent Form RequiredParental signatureReturn by: Friday, October 18 to your period 2 teacher
First class to return all the forms will WIN a Pizza Lunch