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Content
Putting Your Best Foot Forward includes about 40 hours of content across
five units (listed in Table 1). The program content addresses career education and
several other areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum, such as independent living
skills (e.g., dress and grooming for an interview), social interaction skills (e.g.,
nonverbal communication, body language), and self-determination (e.g., problem-
solving, self-awareness). Two trainers deliver the content through a series of group
sessions and individual activities (see Table 1 for examples). During the group
sessions, youth learn job search skills through interactive activities such as
discussions, small-group exercises, brainstorming, and role play exercises, which
give all youth opportunities to contribute and share their knowledge and
experiences. The individual activities allow youth to practice their newly-learned
skills in a supportive environment. Throughout the program, youth develop
strategies to overcome employment barriers, get social support and encouragement
from adults and peers, and increase their confidence in their ability to find a job on
their own.
