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AG CAREERS JEOPARDY 18896
2006 color

An interactive activity for youth based on the Jeopardy board game.  Explores the many different types of agricultural careers in a fun manner.  GAME BOARD AND PIECES, ANSWER KEY.


CAREERS IN THE DAITY INDUSTRY 18902
2007 color

Skillathon focusing on types of careers in the dairy industry and the type of person or personality best suited to each.  Demonstrates the wide variety of jobs available in the industry. Advanced level. LAMINATED SKILLATHON STATION, QUESTION & ANSWER SHEETS.


FREEDOM TO WORK (ENGLISH VERSION) 18686
2003 color 55 min.
Wisconsin Public Television production which examines the new and creative ways in which some Wisconsin businesses are integrating growing numbers of Latino workers into their workforces.  These “Best practices” are successfully in use in the manufacturing, landscape nursery and hospitality industries throughout Wisconsin.  Spanish version also available - #18690. VHS VIDEO.

FREEDOM TO WORK (SPANISH VERSION) 18690
2003 color 55 min

Wisconsin Public Television production which examines the new and creative ways in which some Wisconsin businesses are integrating growing numbers of Latino workers into their workforces.  These “Best practices” are successfully in use in the manufacturing, landscape nursery and hospitality industries throughout Wisconsin.  English version also available - #18686. VHS VIDEO.


INTENTIONAL HARMONY: MANAGING WORK AND LIFE 18831
2007 color

Updated version of University of IL research based program designed to help people balance their work and personal lives.  Designed to meet the needs of all working adults, it addresses the needs of working individuals systematically across multiple conceptual domains.  The flexible curriculum is organized into five categories/workshops, one to two hours each, which can be presented individually or in combination, and can be tailored to address specific audiences.  Topics explored include relationshiops with partners, extended family and friends, children (Parenting), work stress and physical and emotional well-being. 5 CD-ROMS with printable curriculum materials for Units 1-5, DVD with videos for Units 1-5.


RIGHT ON THE MONEY: FREE-LANCING FULL TIME  18351
1999 color 26 min.
An aspiring freelance photographer learns how to make a good living and enjoy the freedom of being his own boss. VHS VIDEO.

TEAR DOWN THE MATERNAL WALL BY REDESIGNING THE BUILDING 18826
2006 color 59 min.

Interactive 3/8/06 UWEX videoconference featuring a presentation by Ellen Bravo, UW-Milwaukee professor and former Executive Director of 9 to 5, the National Association of Working Women.  Both men and women feel the squeeze to balance their time at work with time at home.  As working people they shoulder multiple life responsibilities.  Bravo focuses on transforming the workplace to better support the sometimes conflicting needs of employees.  VHS VIDEO.


UNBRIDLED OPPORTUNITIES: CAREERS IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY  16916
1990 color 24 min.
Designed for youth interested in horses who seek an awareness of careers and opportunities in the horse industry. Features successful people who discuss their careers in the horse industry and how they got started. Demonstrates the diversity and availability of career options and explores new ways of viewing jobs that are related to the equine industry. VHS VIDEO, PROGRAM GUIDE.

WORLD OF WORK 18736
1995 color 25 min.

Part of Time Warner Cable of NE Wisconsin’s “Bridging Hmong American” series aimed at helping the Hmong adjust to life in the U.S.  As a small business owner, My Thao Vue Ly explains what she sees as the value of work. She explains the importance of having good work habits, and how this helps build esteem in the family. She also gives advice to people just starting to work.  VHS VIDEO (Hmong language)  Part of Series - BRIDGING HMONG AMERICAN.