This job task has nothing to do with becoming a Lawyer but the environment is filled with individuals who are using legal vocabulary and procedures that have to do with this occupation. This will enhance the work experience for the student and allow them to make a informed decision about their future job choice. This class is provided for students from the ages of 12 to 14. The objective is to give them their first opportunity to understand the world of work and how important their role will be in this world. The course is offered to students who are in the 9th or 10th grades.
Some topics covered include, marketing, cost of living, supply and demand.
Students completing this course must pass a RCT to receive credit. The New York Institute for Special Education, has taken a lead in helping to provide it s students with the skills that they will require to be competitive in the work force. Access technology combined with occupational education has proven to be beneficial to students with visual impairments. This a favorite site for both vocational teachers and their students. The coffee shop experience is a wonderful site to teach students a variety of job skills, including working with and getting along with peers, punctuality, job completion, customer assistance, stock, inventory, general maintenance, menu planning, budgeting, shopping, food preparation, etc.