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 Release - 1996 Solid communication skills are keys to a smooth transition from school to work. Using engaging scenarios to dramatize real-world communication breakdowns and demonstrate how employees overcome them, this four-part series addresses the cornerstones of communication: listening, speaking, writing, and reading. A 4-part series, 18-23 minutes each.
 Produced - 2007 Panelization. Strongbacks. Romex. King studs. Live loads. Blind nailing. Double upper plates… There are no two ways about it: building a house is a demanding and complicated business. And as homes become even more sophisticated—and complex—the demands placed on builders will become even greater. For students planning on entering the building trades, mastering many different skills while keeping an eye on the “big picture” has never been more challenging. Building Trades II brings it all together. This 20-part series offers your students a comprehensive overview of the home construction process while each individual program features step-by-step directions that will help them master specific skill sets. And correlation to standards means they’re getting the information they need to succeed in the classroom and, later on, in their careers. Beginning with design and estimating, through laying the foundation, all the way to installing the finishing trim, this series shows students how to get the job done—and done right. By watching skilled tradespeople model the techniques that they’ll use in the field, students benefit from the know-how that only years of experience can bring. In addition to detailed skill-based instruction, students will learn about:
Produced in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders Production Unit, this series features up-to-the-minute construction techniques so your students will be able to meet the demands of today’s—and tomorrow’s—design trends. The Series Includes: Design and Planning-Spanish/English | Construction Estimating: Industry Standards-Spanish/English | Location and Excavating: Site Preparation-Spanish/English | Foundations-Spanish/English | Introduction to Framing-Spanish/English | Floor and Wall Framing-Spanish/English | Ceiling and Roof Framing-Spanish/English | Framing for Rough-ins-Spanish/English | Alternative Framing Techniques-Spanish/English | Wall and Roof Sheathing-Spanish/English | Frames: Doors and Windows-Spanish/English | Thermal Insulation and Vapor Barriers-Spanish/English | Ventilation-Spanish/English | Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish-Spanish/English | Interior Doors, Frame, and Trim-Spanish/English | Plumbing: Rough-in and Final-Spanish/English | Electrical: Rough-in and Final-Spanish/English | Mechanicals: Rough-in and Final-Spanish/English | Flooring Coverings-Spanish/English | Roofing, Siding, and Finishing-Spanish/English 20-part series, 12-19 minutes each.
Produced - 2003 The Career Exploration S.M.A.R.T. Box provides teachers and students with an outstanding blend of multimedia materials designed to support career guidance programs. Correlated to the National Career Development educational standards, the S.M.A.R.T. Box combines core content, creative activities to test comprehension, a Teacher's Guide with suggested lesson plans, and a Teacher's Resource Pack to deliver an enriching and engaging learning experience. Each step of the career quest is authoritatively covered, from self-assessment and occupation research to goal setting and job hunting. The Career Exploration S.M.A.R.T. Box will energize your classroom with a comprehensive, research-based multimedia approach to job searching that provides a balanced mix of videos, CD-ROMs, books, and posters to support your Career and Guidance curriculum. The Career Exploration S.M.A.R.T. Box contains:
2 CD-ROMs
TEACHER'S GUIDE
TEACHER'S RESOURCE PACK
 Knowing how to interview makes all the diff erence in the world between getting the job you want and getting a letter thanking you for your interest. Interviewing is a skill that can be learned. This course covers Introductions, The Successful Interviewing Mindset, Preparing for the Interview, Handling the Interview, Following Up After the Interview. No matter which method of learning you are using, you will have the tools to become a more eff ective interviewer once you have completed the course. Course Overview:
1 level - 47 training modules
Produced - 2004 With the programs in Career Clusters 3, you can host a job fair in your classroom any day of the year. In this series, people from diverse fields share their experience and advice about the jobs they’ve chosen and how they got them. Real people in real jobs talk about opportunities in the arts; audio visual technology & communications; hospitality & tourism; architecture & construction; and human services. Correlates to the National Standards for Life Work. 4-part series, 20-24 minutes each. The Series Includes: The Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communications | Hospitality & Tourism | Architecture & Construction | Human Services
Your students will be fascinated by this journey through three of the most popular and profitable industries in the world: the Internet, broadcast journalism, and professional sports. Uncover new opportunities and learn how to set a fast pace on the career track with these action-packed Industry Case Studies! The Series Includes: Behind the Scenes in TV/Film Production | The Business of Baseball | Careers on the Internet
Produced - 2006 A step-by-step how-to series of programs that will show your students how to build. Whether working with floor, wall, ceiling, or roof framing, viewers get a first-hand look at construction procedures, safety issues, and proper tools. A clear explanation of each step provides in-depth information while viewers watch actual carpenters do the work. Notes are given throughout offering tips and safety warnings. Carpenters carefully review the plans for layout, materials, and any variations. Starting with floor framing and using the platform method, carpenters place sills and check the foundation to make sure its level. Students see how girders and joists are installed and how spacing marks are made and transferred. Construction terms are used throughout as specific steps are demonstrated. Students learn about header joists, story poles, bridging, framing openings, and how to lay down subflooring. Moving on to wall framing, carpenters carefully make layout marks, chalk the subflooring, cut and place the plate stock, and mark studs, cripples, trimmers, and corner studs. Studs, headers, and trimmers are cut to proper size and wall components are pre-assembled. The walls are nailed, braced, and then raised into place. Ceiling framing and roof framing follow the same pattern...taking students through the construction process...providing clear instructions and demonstrating each step. Throughout each video, safety concerns are addressed and helpful tips highlighted that the professionals use. Give your students the opportunity to see actual on the job construction before they try it themselves. A great series to add to any construction/building trades program! A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Has Spanish narration with English subtitles and English narration with Spanish subtitles. 4-part series, 9-12 minutes each.
Produced - 2006 Women who have succeeded in historically male-dominated occupations—many of them in technology, transportation, and high-skilled labor—are spotlighted in this 35-part series. Revealing the personal experiences and insights of women in a wide range of cutting-edge fields, the series raises viewer awareness, confidence, and excitement about career opportunities. Young women who have not yet entered the workforce will see that the sky is the limit, and viewers in general will understand how companies and work environments are enriched by greater diversity. 35-part series, 30 minutes each. The Series Includes: Automotive | Aviation | Construction | Culinary | Engineering | Entertainment | Information Technology | Manufacturing | Medical/Health | Protective Services | Rescue | Utilities | Agriculture | E-Commerce | Entrepreneurship | Film Production | Forestry | Marine Transportation | Mining | Oil and Gas Technologies | Robotics and Automation | Telecommunications | Video Games | Wood Products | Adventure Tourism | Aquaculture | Biotechnology | Finance and Investment | Gaming | Heavy Equipment Operation | Music | Rail Transportation | Rubber | Steel | Textiles
Produced - 2007 Covering 16 broad occupational categories, the Career Clusters system offers information on practically every job there is! Each and every Cluster is represented in this outstanding 16-part series—a perfect companion to the Career Clusters Poster Set. Correlates to all applicable standards. 16-part series, 16-24 minutes each. The Series Includes: Education & Training | Health Services | Information Technology Services | Scientific, Engineering & Technical Services | Transportation, Distribution & Logistics | Law, Public Safety & Security | Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources | Manufacturing | The Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communications | Hospitality & Tourism | Architecture & Construction | Human Services | Marketing, Sales & Service | Government & Public Administration | Business, Management & Administration | Finance
This series teaches the interpersonal skills necessary to succeed as an office professional. It focuses on the human side of the office environment, and in clear, believable demonstrations, offers workable solutions to common office challenges. Student workbook also available. 10-part series. The Series Includes : Projecting a Professional Image | Listening to Others | Expressing Yourself | Coping with Conflict | Managing Your Time | Problem Solving | Dealing with Stress | Making Your Voice Heard | Charting a Career Course | A Changing Workplace
Produced - 2007 The most intimidating and the most crucial part of a job search, the interview either results in a job offer or it doesn’t…no second chances. This program covers preparing for an interview, dressing for an interview, using body language to good advantage, articulating skills and abilities, answering difficult questions, and handling salary and benefits issues. Emphasis is placed on being prepared and relaxed during the most important step of the job search process. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Recommended for high school. (12 minutes)
This two-part series provides a detailed view of the field of medical technicians and technologists, EMTs, nurses, therapists, and assistants. The Series Includes: EMTs, Nurses, Therapists, and Assistants | Medical Technicians and Technologists
Produced - 2005 This exciting 12-part series offers a complete crash course on how to make damaged vehicles look new again. Ideal for introducing, reinforcing, and reviewing essential body shop practices, procedures, tools, and techniques. Safety is stressed. Each informative video starts with a demonstration of the proper tools and preparations and then follows an apprentice technician through the job at hand. Automotive experts thoroughly explain key technical points. Viewable/printable instructor’s guides available online provide learning objectives, program summaries, educational standards, vocabulary terms, auto tech trivia questions, discussion and assessment questions, video scenarios, student activities, and lists of additional resources. Correlates to the standards for the Collision Repair and Refinish Technician Training Certification Program, from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. 12-part series, 15-24 minutes each. The Series Includes: Auto Body Repair Basics | Auto Construction | Welding | Dings and Scratches | Replacing and Adjusting Panels | Body Alignment | Structural Analysis and Damage Repair | Plastics and Adhesives | Electrical Repairs | Braking System Repair | Surface Preparation and Refinishing | Miscellaneous Repairs
 Career Development Toolkit to Develop and Motivate Your Employees This toolkit gives employees the framework, assessments, and practical tools to take charge of their development and learning in sync with the needs of your organization.
Produced - 2000 Finding a job is tough. There’s a lot of competition for good paying jobs. How can a job seeker set himself apart from others? Whether a first-time job seeker or someone who’s been in the market for a while, a career portfolio can help job seekers present the best to prospective employers and others who may be able to help them in their job search. A portfolio is a collection of information about the job seeker! It should be designed to help present a wealth of skills to prospective employers. In this 2-part video series, the viewer learns about the various components of a career portfolio, which include goals and values, the resume, work samples, letters of recommendation, works in progress, awards, community service, references, and more. Career portfolio expert Anna Graf Williams, Ph.D., helps viewers better understand which information to include, in order to personalize the portfolio. Armed with a solid portfolio, any job seeker will stand out and be able to show prospective employers exactly what sets them apart from other job seekers. 2-part series, 17-21 minutes each. The Series Includes: Defining and Developing Your Portfolio | Using and Maintaining Your Portfolio
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