Life and Career Skills
Basic Skills for the Real World
Eight courses developed for students at a beginning reading level, this series combines photographs and
sound to create real world environments on the computer. Users have the opportunity to learn basic skills
as they help realistic characters solve compelling day-to-day problems.
Job Skills for the Real World
Job Skills for the Real World provides learners with career exploration opportunities. Young adults with
minimal job seeking experience learn how to identify and apply their individual skills during employment
searches. Learners are challenged to explore job-hunting strategies that will enhance their career
potential. Lessons provide realistic, hands-on opportunities for writing resumes, completing job
applications, and simulating interviews.
PLATO Writing in the Workplace
Skill level 7-12, 38 hours of instruction, 63 discrete learning objectives
As part of the PLATO WorkSkills curricula, this course teaches writing process skills in the context of the
workplace. Students learn to write business forms, notes, memos, directions, business letters, meeting
documents, and reports.
PLATO Reading for Information
Skill level 7-12, 74 hours of instruction, 135 discrete learning objectives
As part of the PLATO WorkSkills curricula, this course is designed to teach students the reading
comprehension and critical thinking skills needed to understand the use of written resources found in a
typical workplace. In this course, students learn to read and use information found in short messages,
business letters, reference and technical materials, directions, forms, and reports.
PLATO Life and Job Skills
Skill level 7-adult, 30 hours of instruction, 119 discrete learning objectives
This courseware teaches students the interpersonal skills they need to communicate and build effective
working and personal relationships. The curriculum teaches students how to identify poor communication
patterns, solve problems through cooperative change, and to resolve conflicts with family, friends, coworkers, and employers.
PLATO Communication Skills
Skill level 9-14, 27 hours of instruction, 75 discrete learning objectives
Also part of the PLATO WorkSkills curricula, this curriculum teaches the listening and speaking skills
necessary for effective interpersonal communication, team building, and listening to and giving
presentations.
PLATO Business Basics
Skill level 9-adult, 5 hours of instruction, 5 discrete learning objectives
This course uses an array of multimedia interactions to provide instruction in basic business concepts, as
well as an employee’s impact on the business bottom line. Students are also taught about the
importance of enhancing their own employability.
PLATO Quality Fundamentals
Skill level 9-adult, 27 hours of instruction, 54 discrete learning objectives
Part of PLATO WorkSkills, learners are exposed to concepts related to the quality movement in today’s
global workplace. Learners discover the meaning of quality and how it is measured in the workplace.