Attendance: An Employer’s Expectation (Education Associates, Inc. 1993©) Video guide and worksheet are included.
HS / Adult – 17 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Very good. Designed to help students understand the importance of being where they are expected to be…in school or on the job!

Attitude: A Little Thing That Makes a Big Difference (Provant Media 1997©) HS / Adult – 26 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Very good. This video was developed for adults, but high school students will benefit from it also. The video is divided into two parts. Part one deals with how to achieve a more positive outlook on life and how you can affect the attitudes of people around you. Part two answers questions about attitude and how to maintain a positive attitude.

Attitude Towards School (The School / Princess Company 2004©) MS / HS – 8 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Very good.  Students, Counselors and Administrators talk about the importance of having a positive attitude.  They stress that you must have a positive attitude to get anywhere and achieve anything in life.  Motivational quotes are included.

Dodgeball Showdown (created and produced locally 2005©)     MS / HS – 8 minutes (VHS only)
Excellent video with up-to-date solid content.  Very good. Fun to watch!  Two "dodgeball" teams face off - one represented the "old economy" and the other represented the "new economy".  The video discussed the difference between the old and new economies and how today's workforce needs to change to stay competitive in the marketplace.  It describes what we will have to do to be part of the global economy. 

Eight Easy Ways to Lose a Job ... and How to Head in the Right Direction (JIST Works 1998©)  HS / Adult – 20 minutes         (VHS or DVD)
Very good.  Interesting and up-to-date.  The video demonstrates some of the common reasons people lose their jobs.  It also suggests ways to get ahead at work.

Every One Can Work (The Attainment Company 1996©) Closed Captioned HS / Adult – 25 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Very good. Motivational video which explains how supported employment differs from sheltered workshops and activity centers and focuses on finding and keeping jobs in established community businesses.

Get Ahead in Your Job (JIST Works 2006©) HS / Adult –            25 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Very good for people looking to move up in their careers.  Discusses the need for career plans and goals.  Think about where you would like to go in your job.  Each section is discussed and then reviewed.

Get Going on Your Job (JIST Works 2006©) HS / Adult –            31 minutes (VHS only)
Very good.  Insights on how to survive in the work environment so you can not keeping working but enjoy yourself in the process.  Good ideas about doing well on your job!  Three steps are discussed and suggestions to follow 1) Build up yourself, 2) Build a relationship with your boss, and 3) Build a relationship with others.

Get Ready in Your Job (JIST Works 2006©) HS / Adult –            21 minutes (VHS only)
Very good.  Reviews points (except the last two sections) are discussed with the viewer at the end of each section.  This makes it easier to just watch and then take notes.  Tips and tools are listed to get you started on the new job successfully.  Reveals things the viewer may not have thought of.

Getting Basic Work Habits Without College Training (Princess Co. 1998©) MS / HS / Adult – 19 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Very Good. This video demonstrates that good basic work habits help to compete with college degrees, and play a fundamental role in success on the job. Ten basic work habits include 1) promptness, 2) positive attitude, 3) dressing appropriately, 4) following procedures and guidelines, 5) respecting co-workers and supervisors, 6) taking initiative, 7) accepting feedback and criticism, 8) being dependable, 9) being serious about your job, and 10) acting professionally.

Good Appearance On The Job (Education Associates, Inc. 1995©) Video teacher’s guide and worksheet included.  HS / Adult –      15 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Excellent video! Provides an overview of what applicants need to know in making a good presentation in an interview. Students should be able to relate to the employee as he is young and examples are selected from both skilled and unskilled jobs making this appropriate for a variety of students. Conveys a very strong picture without being didactic!

How to Keep a Job: Self-Management Skills (Sunburst 1989©)
HS – 25 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Very Good. This video stresses the importance of the employee’s attitude on the job. It depicts a variety of situations where a poor attitude can lead to problems. Discussion questions are presented throughout the video.

It’s All Part of the Job (The Attainment Company 1993©) Closed Captioned MS / HS – 21 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Very good. Video directed toward students with disabilities. Repeatedly emphasizes five key points throughout the video.

Let’s Go: Success on the Job (Center on Education & Work 1990©) HS / Adult – 9 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Good. This video reviews the steps necessary to succeed in a new position. Key elements of job success from both employer and employee are discussed.

Making It On Your First Job (Cambridge 1989©)  HS - 27 minutes (VHS only)
Excellent. This video provides information that will help a worker attain success on his or her first job. Discusses the similarities and differences between school and the world of work. Helpful hints on how to adapt on the job situations are part of this program. Very practical video for first time job seekers.

Making the Grade at Work: Tips on Becoming a Valuable Employee (Syndistar 1999©) MS / HS – 30 minutes (VHS only)
Very informative! Two students introduce the video by stressing that there are five parts to maintaining a job and advancing within a company: Dress the Part, Time Management, Organization Skills, Teamwork and Attitude and Conduct.

Necessary Skills for the Workplace: What Your Mother Never Told You About Preparing for a Job (LINX 1999©) HS / Adult –          30 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Excellent video! Job skills are those that make you employable. Some workplace skills change about as fast as computer upgrades. Others are necessary for most jobs. The key is to develop the skills that can be adapted for the 21st century workplace. Skills included are Basics: reading, math, and communication; critical thinking / problem solving; and personal qualities – positive attitude, honest, enthusiasm, dependability. Other skills identified and how they are used include: resource management, people skills, ability to process information and improve performance; and technical skills. A check system is used so viewers can determine the necessary skill for the workplace.

Positive Attitudes: Success in Keeping a Job (Education Associates, Inc. 1995©) Video guide and worksheet are included.
HS / Adult – 17 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Very good. Video demonstrates how attitudes may be communicated on the job. It presents employers” expectations regarding employee attitude and provides examples that may trigger student discussion.

Positive Work Habits: What They Didn’t Tell You In School (The School Co. 1991©) HS – 20 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Good. This program provides the viewer with a range of positive work habits. These positive work habits will assist the worker in gaining respect and contribute to a pleasant work environment.

Problem Solving In The Job World (Education Associates, Inc. 1992©) Video guide and worksheet are included.  HS / Adult –   15 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Excellent! Enables the teacher to address several powerful employment skills that may improve students’ chances for promotion.

Summer and Part-Time Jobs (JIST Works, Inc. 1998©)
MS / HS – 25 minutes (VHS only)
Fair. Students who hold part-time jobs discuss their likes and dislikes about having jobs while in school. Students enjoy doing work that interests and challenges them, but it can be difficult to keep up with schoolwork. The video emphasizes school as being the number one priority for students.

Take This Job & Keep It (Center on Education & Work 1990©)
MS / HS – 18 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Good. Experts in the area of human resources discuss how to succeed in the world of work. Students review organizational, communication, and relationship skills expected in the workplace.

Team Skills for the New Workplace (Film Ideas, Inc. 1996©)
MS / HS – 24 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Corporate styles now mean workgroups and an emphasis on teams making decisions versus a supervisor. The emphasis in the new workplace is for the worker to achieve greater individual autonomy and take more personal responsibility. The video shows that the ability to solve problems can be learned and applied and how to use a variety of interpersonal skills each represented by the above named job group.

Volunteer Activities Count! (JIST Works Inc. 1998©)
MS / HS – 24 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Good. Both teens and supervisors talk about volunteering opportunities for youth. It gives teens an idea as to what kind of opportunities they may have in their own communities, and what benefits there are to becoming a volunteer.

What’s Happening With Basic Work Habits? (The School Company 1998©) MS / HS – 25 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Good video. The video highlights nine basic work habits and why they are important to follow.

Work Based Learning (Center on Education and Work 1995©)
HS – 19 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Fair.  This video discusses the concept of work based learning including the types of training that are available.  The types of work based training include job shadowing, Co-op, apprenticeship, and clinical experience.  Might be difficult for viewer to follow the sequence of topics.

Work Habits For The Beginner (The School Co. 1995©)
HS / Adult – 19 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Good. This video concentrates on work habits and how the worker can be a winner on the job. The top ten work habits that lead to a successful job are illustrated. Good concepts for students to understand as they enter the full-time world of work.

Working for a Living (JIST Works, Inc. 1994©)  HS / Adult –      18 minutes (VHS or DVD)
Very Good. Selecting a career can be difficult when you consider there are over 20,000 job titles to choose from. This video features the components of an ideal job and how to use these components in career selection.

Workplace Motivation (Education Associates, Inc. 1995©) Video guide and worksheet are included. HS / Adult – 16 minutes    (VHS only)
Very good. The video shows three self-contained segments of a teacher helping former graduates plan a class reunion. While planning, the teacher discusses the impact of motivation in the career choices of six graduates. Because these graduates have chosen diverse paths through postgraduate education / training and the workforce, the video is appropriate for all students as it represents all academic achievement levels, aptitudes and career interests.

Your Boss and You (Sunburst 1992©)  MS / HS - 25 minutes  (four part series with each part approximately 6 minutes)      (VHS or DVD)
Very good. Discussion questions at the end of each situation are great for a classroom setting. Students would be allowed to discuss and give their opinions to each employer / employee conflict.