1. Created by : Michael Neblett
“WHAT CAN I GAIN FROM WORKING?”
WORKSHOP
2. OBJECTIVE
• To get people to look at the different benefits of working and
what they have gain from different work experiences.
3. INTRODUCTIONS & DISCUSSION
Discussion Questions:
What would you like to gain from this workshop?
What do you think are the benefits of working?
What have you gained from your different working experiences?
8. DISCUSSION
Do you see the other image in this picture?
In your previous jobs that you liked, what kinds
of skills and experiences have you gained?
At your previous jobs, how have you looked at
the worked you’ve done?
9. LET’S GET TO KNOW
EACH OTHER’S SKILLS
What specialized training do you have?
What is your strongest skill?
What is one skill that could be improved?
12. Pyramid Questions
1. You’re working as a painter, you find out an easier way to paint a ceiling.
2. Working at a retail store, you learn how to better deal with customers.
3. Working at a restaurant, you develop and make a new recipe for an item
on the menu.
4. Because you start work early, you develop a schedule for yourself.
5. Working in an office, you learn a new operating system.
6. Being able to consistently handle a long line of customers at a coffee
shop.
7. Learning a different exercise to teach clients.
8. Being able to enter data into a computer.
9. Memorizing a script for a telemarketing job.
17. Contact Information:
Michael Neblett
Employment Specialist, Workplace Essential Skills Partnership
(WESP)
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)
One Yonge Street, Suite 1202
Toronto, ON M5E 1E5
Tel: (416) 260-3060 ext. 242
Fax: (416) 260-3093
TTY: (416) 260-9223
Toll Free: (800) 664-0925 ext. 222
Email: mneblett@ccrw.org
Web sites: www.ccrw.org
www.workink.com
