YOUTH ASSESSMENT NOTE: As with all assessments, participants may minimize or exaggerate

responses. The facilitator’s ability to explain the purpose and use of the assessment is key in the
accuracy in measuring the participant’s skill level.

TEGL OVERVIEW:
world-of-work awareness
labor market knowledge B 1-5
occupational information B 1-5
values clarification
D
personal understanding
career planning B 1-5
decision making A3
job search techniques
resumes
interviews
A 5-14
applications
follow-up letters
survival/daily living skills such as
using the phone
telling time
shopping
B6
renting an apartment
opening a bank account
using public transportation
positive work habits
attitudes A 15
behaviors such as punctuality C6
regular attendance C5
presenting a neat appearance C7
getting along and working well with others C8
exhibiting good conduct C7
following instructions C9
completing tasks A4
accepting constructive criticism from supervisors and co- C 10
workers
showing initiative C 11
reliability C 12
assuming the responsibilities involved in maintaining a job C4
developing motivation C 13
adaptability C 14
obtaining effective coping and problem-solving skills C 15
acquiring an improved self image A2

This assessment has four sections: 15 multiple choice; 15 attitudes; 15 True/False and 5 scenarios.

A pre/post excel roster can be made to track summaries. Designed for 11 x 17 paper, folded once.

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Youth Assessment

Name: _______________________________________________ Last four of SSN: _________________

Age: ___________________ Date: _____________________________ Pre___ Post ___

Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. This is not an exam, only an instrument to determine
the effectiveness of our program. You'll take a "Pre" before the program and a "Post" at the end of the
program. We value your comments and participation as we endeavor to best serve your needs. Thank you for
your time in completing this survey. Don't think about what you don't know…just look forward to all you're going
to be learning during this program!

Please raise your hand if you have questions about a statement. We appreciate your honesty and
responsibility during this evaluation.

Section A

___1. The best attitude I could have would be: ___9. My contact information should be located
a. lazy b. don’t care on my resume:
c. fearful d. positive a. at the bottom b. on the side
c. at the top d. on a separate piece of paper
___ 2. My self esteem is based on:
a. I don’t know b. my circumstances ___10. My "job objective" should:
c. my values e. my stress a. include high profile words b. be my key selling
point c. be very long d. have false statements
___3. Which item is not a good decision making
skill? ___11. My first job interviewing experience
a. fact finding d. brainstorming options probably will NOT include:
c. considering consequences b. closed mind a. salary requirements b. my weakness
c. my strengths d. the reason I want to work there
___4. Successfully completing a task would be
doing it to: ___12. A thank you letter following the interview
a. 100% b. 98% c. 96% d. 94% is:
a. a way to reinforce my interest b. an option
___5. "Dress to impress" for the job interview c. a form of flattery d. not needed
means:
a. wearing what I want to wear ___13. A cover letter with my resume should
b. dressing to look classy include:
c. doesn't matter d. looking professional a. salary requirements c. is not needed
b. the job I'm applying for d. all my experience
___6. What is the largest percentage way people
find jobs? ___14. If I have a good work ethic, it will do what
a. agencies b. informal networking in relation to my job?:
c. internet d. newspaper a. be evident b. not effect it
c. not be needed d. I don’t know
___7. What percentage of the job interview do
YOU control? a. 20% b. 40% c. 60% d. 80% ___15. What is one characteristic an employer
is looking for?
___8. A job application should: a. always late b. just enough to get by
a. be neat b. refer to my attached resume c. intelligence d. great attitude
c. be done in pencil d. have blanks left on it

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 Section B
Answer the following statements to the best of your ability. Write the most appropriate
number that describes you today.

5: done it already

4: doing it now

3: thinking about it

2: not interested

1: what’s this?

1. Learning more about college/training funding.

2. Identifying what my work/job interests are.

3. Learning how to make effective career research and planning.

4. Identifying my strengths and weaknesses with my work skills.

5. I would like to volunteer on a regular basis at some community location.

6. I am capable of living on my own today.

7. Behaving/acting “good” wherever I am, is a priority to me.

8. Having an attitude of always learning.

9. I realize the importance of surrounding myself with positive influences.

10. I take care of my responsibilities with little or no supervision.

11. Ensuring safety for me and my co-workers is very important to me.

12. I have strong healthy boundaries established.

13. I have some short and long term goals.

14. I know how to learn from mistakes, how to overcome them, and move on.

15. Being an asset to a team is a personal goal of mine.

Section C
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Answer the following True or False (Remember, this is YOU – TODAY!)

1. I'm willing to clean toilets as I work on my education pursuits.

2. I'd be willing to do dishwashing for a job while learning new skills.

3. I would work in a fast food environment like flipping burgers if I had to.

4. Being "on" time is exactly on the time I'm expected to be at work.

5. I can dress like I want since I'm not going to give in to "the man's" requirements.

6. My employer can trust and rely on me to work every day unless sick (fever).

7. Being "on" time is exactly on the time I'm expected to be at work.

8. I'll get along with my co-workers IF they get along with me.

9. I can do my job without doing all the details my supervisor tells me to do.

10. If someone gives me constructive criticism, I sometimes get upset.

11. Initiative is something that I don't get paid for so I'm not concerned about having
it.
12. My boss will just have to understand if I'm not reliable since I'm considered a
youth.
13. I'm usually motivated/driven to take care of my business.

14. I adjust to changes very easily and welcome the challenges it brings.

15. I cope with problems pretty well, no anger, yelling, etc.

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 Section D

Read the scenarios carefully then ___4. I have to work in close

select the answer that best describes surroundings with others:
what you would do today.
a. I will take a bath when I want to
___1. I see a co-worker take money out b. I will be responsible for my hygiene on
of the cash register and put it in their a daily basis
pocket, I would: c. how I look and smell is my choice,
they’ll have to deal with it
a. it’s none of my business d. this has nothing to do with my job
b. talk to them about splitting it with me
and I won’t tell
c. talk to them about doing the right thing
d. report it to my manager/supervisor
___5. When it comes to me being
successful, it will depend on:
___2. The break time is 15 minutes, my
co-workers want to stretch it to 20-25 a. the government, federal dollars
minutes, I: b. my parents, relatives
c. my local community organizations like
a. tell them, “no thanks, I’ve got a job to schools, charities
do.” d. me taking responsibility of my life and
b. give in to the pressure and hang out using good programs like this one
c. report them to my manager
d. leave just before they do to get back to
my worksite before them
Thank you for your truthful and honest
answer on your Assessment. These
___3. My worksite requires me to not use
results will only be seen by your Career
my cell phone during work time, I:
Specialist. The whole group’s score
a. ask to be an exception to the rule (without names) will be totaled measure
b. sneak around and take my calls and our participants “pre” and “post” results.
text messages
c. turn my phone off and check it during
breaks and lunch
d. ignore the rule and do what I want to
do

Staff use only:

A
B
C
D

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