School to Work Reviews

What Teachers Say

About the First Job Survival Skills Series:

Don’t let your students transition without seeing these programs.

- Louise Fulton, EDD

My students were glued to the screen. This is the way to introduce social skills as a course of study!

- Susan Simon, Principal

You hit a home run with First Job Survival Skills. Highly relevant to school-to-work training programs and, as always, very entertaining.

- Jim Graph, MA

With our budget we have been able to purchase First Job Survival Skills 1, 2, & 3. These videos provide social skills that are truly needed for this population. Please keep producing these great videos. James Stanfield understands kids and the world of work!

- Lynda Beland, Vocational Counselor;
James Shrove, Vocational Manager
Indian Oaks Academy

The students responded well to First Job Survival Skills 2: Job Permanence and Moving Up…and the humor helped them digest the material more readily.

- Diane L. Marks High School thru Adult
Special Education/At-Risk Teacher
Portland, OR

Finally, someone has addressed this issue. The First Job Survival Skills 3 (Workplace Delusions) is a unique and highly innovative approach to preparing students for the shock of an environment where what they need, feel or desire does not come first and often doesn’t matter.

- Jim Graff, PhD

Great introduction to workplace reality. The humor really makes a difference.

- Tracy Parker, Vocational Programs Supervisor
Orange, CA

I highly recommend First Job Survival Skills 1: Surviving the First 90 Days to anyone preparing students for the REAL world of work. Too often new employees don’t realize how important their first weeks on the job are; that if they don’t show promise during the probationary period the boss is going to assume they never will!

- T. Duryea, CEO

You know why I believe so many new employees have trouble on their first job? I think it’s because they assume I’m going to relate to them like a parent or caretaker…. like they’re someone deserving of special treatment and infinite tolerance! That’s an unfortunate workplace delusion and exactly what First Job Survival Skills 3:Workplace Delusions of Grandeur addresses.

- Anon.

For more information on the First Job Survival Skills Series, click here.

The value and impact of this curriculum is immeasurable. What could be more important than supplying students with the skills and knowledge to make the transition from being a student to being a responsible working citizen!

- Diane Harris

The Transitions Curriculum is so complete and well-organized, I have more time to spend on my teaching.

- Alice Goodson

The Transitions Curriculum has increased my interest and enthusiasm for teaching exponentially. This curriculum put the fun back into teaching.

- Pat Ryan

For more information on the Transitions Curriculum, click here.

On PeopleSmart: This video series was great! The classes hated to see the end. The videos prompted great discussion and interesting role playing.

- Dena Launderville, NE

On JobSmart: I think the material is excellent for developing appropriate work attitude. Attitude (work ethic) is something which is difficult to teach.

- Larry Wilson, KS

On JobSmart: JobSmart is one of the most comprehensive training tools we have encountered. The video messages are clear and practical while remaining light-hearted. This format allows constant interaction and keeps student attention while reinforcing the key points.

- Richard Rosenbaum, CA

On MoneySmart: I never thought you could make finances fun to learn until I used this program with my students!

- Marjorie Baum, WS

On MoneySmart: The best common sense strategies I’ve come across for teaching students the importance of saving and cost comparisons. And it’s hilarious!

- Mark Gilmore, AZ

On SafetySmart: The only safety program I’ve ever used that my students actually asked for a second showing! It’s terrific!

- Shelly Carnes, SC

On DateSmart: My students found the DateSmart 1 & 2 series to be both fun and entertaining. I loved the way they sparked discussion and got everybody talking.

- LeAnn Cameron, TX

On DateSmart: I like the humorous approach because kids can relate to it so well. It takes a serious look at serious situations and presents them in a way that teenagers today can understand. It allows them to examine their own values and make decisions about situations in which they may find themselves!

- Phyllis Muhleman, CA

For more information on the LifeSmart Curriculum, click here.

My students really responded to getting the lowdown on what employers really look for in an employee in the Working Series. The step-by-step problem solving was well done. And then following it up with JobSmart was really the one-two knockout as far as seeing the behaviors and attitudes that can cause workplace problems. The solutions were well modeled and realistic. Keep up the good work!

- Joseph Miller, NJ

For more information on the Working Series, click here.