Graphic Communications / Course #676

Safety and Ergonomics including Room Management

• Safety of self
• Safety of workmates
• Safety with equipment
• MSDS Sheets
• Maintenance
• Employee's Right to Know
• OSHA Laws
• Child Labor Laws

Job Skills and Work Ethic

• Importance of Timeliness
• Importance of Attention to Detail
• Importance of Appropriate Behavior
• Importance of Adherence to Task
• Importance of Completing Assignments
• Importance of Teamwork Responsibility, Ethics and Morality

Organizational Skills / Portfolio Maintenance

• 3-Ring Binder Requirements
• Dividers for Self-Reflection/Review

Introduction to Business Development

• Creative Ideas, Innovation, Invention
• Nuts and Bolts of Project Costs and Expenses
• Equipment Requirements
• Insurance
• Legal Requirements

Business Meetings and Procedures

• How to Lead a Meeting
• Member Roles Changed on Rotating Basis
• Meeting Every Monday Morning for Planning "Where are we…where are we going to be on Friday, End of Month, End of Qrt., etc."
• Meeting Every Friday for Assessment "How'd we do this week … month … Qtr …. etc.
• Responsibilities of Each Member
  • Chairman
  • Vice-Chairman
  • Clerk
• Robert's Rules of Order

The Business Plan

• Business Writing
• Research the Competition
• Determine Market Potential
• Self-Assessment, Strengths and Weaknesses
• Assembling a Team
  • CEO, COO, Treasurer, Clerk, Staff
  • Marketing team (plan image/stationery/strategy/research/contacts)
• Presentation Skills
  • PowerPoint
  • Speaking Skills
  • Posture
  • Pace
  • Clarity of Handouts
  • Clarity of Slides
  • What to do when a problem arises

Venture Capital

• Understanding the Role of Venture Capital
• Understanding ROI
• Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

Working in a Team Setting

• Assessment of Skills and Responsibilities
• Artistic / Creative
• Leadership
• Mechanical (HTML and Hardware)
• Mediator
• Organizer
• Marketing team (plan image/stationery/strategy/research/contacts)

Legal Responsibilities and Requirements

• Truth in Advertising
• Media and Representation
• Search the Web for Current Information

Web Business

• Needs Assessment
• Delphi Sessions

21st Century Tools

• Cloud Computing
• Intranet
• Blogs
• Facebook
• Second Life
• Google Docs

Customer Service

• Listening Skills
• Assessment Skills
• Importance of Knowledge of Subject
• Knowledge of Resources
• Ability to Communicate
• Telephone Skills

Interview Skills

• Listening Skills
• Eye Contact
• Avoid Distractions
• Importance of Name
• Importance of Knowledge of Company/Product
• Note Taking Importance—Short, Occasional, Important

Appropriate Appearance

• Hygiene
• Cleanliness
• Respectful
• Confident
• Preparation for questions
• Eye Contact
• Clarity of Speech
• Posture and Manner

Learning the Skills of a Teacher of Technology

• Assess the Student(s)
• Determine the Goal
• Plan the Course
• Deliver the Lesson
• Review for Comprehension

Personal Planning for Future Education

• Resume Writing Self-Assessment (Strengths and Weaknesses)
• Cover Letter
• College Research
• Plans to Visit
• Courses / Subjects Offered
• Tuition
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• Reviewing College Applications
• Preparing for College Interviews

Printing and Communications History

Introduction to Equipment and Operation

Introduction to Equipment Maintenance

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