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Youth in Transition Toolkit:

Youth in Transition Toolkit

  1. Educate yourself
  2. Engage families
  3. Support youth
    1. My best life
    2. Independent living
    3. Employment
    4. Postsecondary education and training
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Employment

Skills for success

Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate hygiene, grooming and workplace dress

Does the youth understand appropriate hygiene, grooming and workplace dress? Proper grooming and a professional appearance give a positive impression and help youth generate respect in the workplace.

  • Awareness: Understand the importance of appropriate hygiene, grooming and workplace dress.
  • Exploration: Identify personal strengths, preferences, interests and needs related to hygiene, grooming and workplace dress.
  • Preparation: Practice appropriate hygiene, grooming and workplace dress skills at home, school and in the community.
  • Implementation: Demonstrate appropriate hygiene, grooming and workplace dress on the job.

Workplace readiness training

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LEARN: Develop your knowledge

Learn how to help youth in understanding appropriate hygiene, grooming and workplace dress.

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DO: Work with youth

Find resources to help youth understand appropriate hygiene, grooming and workplace dress.

Use this lesson on appropriate attire from the American Printing House for the Blind to help youth understand why appropriate attire is important and how to determine appropriate attire for specific work experiences.

Jersey Employment Trust offers a video on personal hygiene in the workplace, including tips to review with youth.

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