Transition to Employment: Habits of Work Curriculum

The Habits of Work curriculum is designed for use with internships and other work-based learning experiences. Each unit has introductory activities, activities to do at a worksite, and follow-up activities for both individuals and groups. You can download the full curriculum or individual units.

Full Habits of Work curriculum (PDF, 216 pages, 2012)

While you may want to print the units for easy reference, we suggest you explore them online due to the number of links in each one.

Part 1: Habits of Work Curriculum Overview (PDF, 26 pages, 2012)

Part 2: Learning About Work

- First Impressions (PDF, 16 pages, 2012)
- Understand Your Disability (PDF, 14 pages, 2012)
- A Desire to Work (PDF, 14 pages, 2012)

Part 3: Keeping Your Job

- Managing Your Time (PDF, 10 pages, 2012)
- Respecting Yourself and Others (PDF, 12 pages, 2012)
- Workplace Safety (PDF, 10 pages, 2012)
- Learning from Experience (PDF, 14 pages, 2012)

Part 4: Staying Well

- Wellness Basics (PDF, 18 pages, 2012)
- Substance Use (PDF, 12 pages, 2012)
- Stress Management (PDF, 14 pages, 2012)

Updated 6/29/26