Work Experience Preparation & Job Readiness

This 58-page, full-colour Work Experience Preparation Workbook guides students step-by-step through everything they need to feel confident, prepared, and ready for their first work experience placement.

Designed with clear language, visual supports, and practical real-world activities, this resource helps students build independence and essential workplace skills.

It breaks down complex workplace expectations into manageable, achievable steps, making it ideal for:

• Special education
• Life skills programs
• Transition to work
• Work experience preparation classes

Students can complete activities independently, with support, or in small groups.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

This 58-page PDF workbook includes:

• Understanding work experience and why it matters
• Exploring work interests, strengths, skills, and personal qualities
• Job matching activities to help students identify suitable placements
• Researching workplaces and understanding expectations

** Preparing for work:**
transport planning
clothing and personal presentation
hygiene and personal care checklists
introductions and first impressions

During placement support:
work experience agreements
timesheets and workplace forms
real-life problem-solving scenarios (being late, feeling sick, making mistakes, new tasks)
Reflection activities and daily work experience reports
Answer key
Certificate of completion**

WHO THIS RESOURCE IS FOR

• Middle school and secondary students
• Special education and learning support
• Students with ASD, ADHD, or additional learning needs
• Life skills and transition programs
• Work experience coordinators and vocational teachers

Language is clear, concrete, and scaffolded, making it accessible for students with low literacy levels.

HOW TEACHERS USE IT

• Work experience preparation units
• Independent student work
• Small group instruction
• Transition planning
• Relief or low-prep lessons
• One-on-one student support

This workbook can be completed over time or as a structured unit leading up to placement.

WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT

• Clear, predictable structure
• Real-world, practical focus
• Student-friendly design
• Encourages independence and confidence
• Ready to print and use
• Can be used as self-paced workbook
• Can be used for whole-class discussions with slides

FILE FORMAT DETAILS

PDF format | 58 pages | Full colour | Student workbook
Format: PDF (designed in A4 size).