This series is designed for public library patrons and high school students who are developing the skills needed to transition successfully in the real world â?? whether in the context of college, the workplace, or their personal lives. In a progressive series of volumes, the first four volumes of the Life And Career Skills Series treat the following themes:
Volume 1: Personal Finance â?? Budgeting, credit cards, student loans, saving, interest, stocks, Social Security, retirement planning, taxes, renting v. buying a home, mortgages, insurance.
Volume 2: Employment â?? Educational opportunities, getting a job, interviewing, sources for finding work, career development, second/third careers.
Volume 3: Health And Wellness â?? Principles of good nutrition, exercise, mental health, medical insurance.
Volume 4: Social Skills â?? Social skills in personal (e.g. communication skills) and professional contexts (e.g. time management, dealing with ambiguity, self-direction).
Written in an engaging question and answer style, each volume covers 50 topics with overviews and scenarios to help public library patrons and students work through the real-life application of the principles covered. Each volume includes an extensive resource section listing organizations, support groups, websites, and more.
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