THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5 2014. Take Our Kids to Work Day Who: All grade 9 students What: Spend the day in a workplace When: November 5, 2014 Where: Workplace.

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