​Civics Track

The project objective is to provide instruction that will accelerate achievement in students’ English language and literacy skills within the contexts of computer literacy, career exploration, and community engagement. The ultimate goal is for students to apply the new knowledge to their daily lives, leading to greater independence and self-sufficiency.

To meet this objective, students will need guidance from their tutor, staff, and workshop presenters. 

Any Civics Track instructional activities should be noted on the Student Learning Plan and/or monthly hours reports, as appropriate.

Visit the student page for links students can use on their own.

Listed below are activities, ideas, and links for each area of the Civics Track program.

​COMPUTER LITERACY

Goal: To ensure every student has access to and instruction on technology skills needed to participate in daily life.

What does success look like? A student will demonstrate basic computer skills and knowledge.
Success is documented on the student's Computer Skills Goalsetting document.
In-house Resources:
  • Technology workshops (watch the bulletin board and staff emails for announcements)
  • Out & About in the World of Computers (Resource Room Text)
Online Resources:
  • ESL Computer Skills
  • The ESL Computer Book-The Internet Using Microsoft Explorer
  • Literacy Online-Module 1: Introduction to Computers
  • Computer Terms Dictionary​

CAREER EXPLORATION

Goal: To ensure every student knows how to search for jobs on the internet and the newspaper, complete actual job applications, and research job outlook information.
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What does success look like? A student will participate in instructional activities.  These may include participating in workshops, using websites, and receiving direct instruction from a tutor.

In-house Resources:
  • Workshops (watch the bulletin board and staff emails for announcements)
  • Career Information Area (brochures, flyers, and other resources)
  • At Work in the U.S.
  • Get That Job
  • Job Application Language:  A Survival Vocabulary
  • 150 Ways to Keep Your Job
  • 150 Job Application Words: Flash Cards, Tests, and Worksheets
  • Getting and Keeping a Job
  • Job Search:  Facts, Forms, and Role Plays
  • Job Winning Answers to the Hardest Interview Questions
  • Using the Want Ads
  • Conversations for Work
  • Key Vocabulary for a Safe Workplace
  • Critical Reading for Work
  • Writing at Work
  • Necessary Skills for the Workplace
  • Survival Skills in the World of Work

Online Resources:
  • NC Department of Commerce
  • Independent Online Job Application Resource
  • Practice Online Job Application (Hawaii Dept of Labor)
  • Practice Online Job Application for Widget Miracle Repairs Co.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Goal: To enable every student to reach individual potential in their daily lives as successful parents and community members
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What does success look like? A student will participate in related instructional activities. These may include participating in workshops, using websites, and receiving direct instruction from a tutor. 

Activities:
  • Tour South Piedmont Community College and sample “Free College Day” (in partnership with SPCC)
  • Participate in free, on-site health screenings (in partnership with Community Health Services)
  • Tour of the Union County Public Library that includes information on getting a library card
  • Participate in "Summer Literacy," an summer literacy program for parents and their children
  • Use immigration forms and other related materials for those interested in citizenship
  • Attend English Club, a weekly drop-in conversation class
  • Participate in the annual United Way Day of Caring
  • Celebrating International Literacy Day
  • Attend Financial Literacy workshops