The Manners To Go™ Workplace Readiness Curriculum gives you everything you need to confidently prepare students for success in the workplace—teaching them how to communicate, present themselves, and navigate professional environments with confidence and maturity.

This comprehensive program is designed to be simple to implement, flexible for your schedule, and highly relevant for students preparing for internships, first jobs, and long-term career success.

Each lesson is intentionally designed to build upon the next—guiding students through the full journey of preparing for, landing, keeping, and growing in a job.

How It Works

Step One: Download

Upon purchase, you will receive your complete curriculum as electronic files—ready to use immediately.

Step Two: Teach

Use the curriculum in a way that fits your classroom or program. Lessons may be taught in short, focused segments or expanded into a full unit, enrichment program, or workforce readiness course.

Step Three: Transformation

As students develop professional awareness and communication skills, you will see increased confidence, stronger workplace readiness, and greater ability to navigate real-world expectations.

What’s Included

This curriculum is thoughtfully organized into four essential phases of workplace readiness, guiding students through the complete employment journey:

Part 1: Before the Job

Preparing students to stand out before they are hired

Building a Resume for Teens · Digital Footprint & Online Presence · Preparing for Job Interviews

Part 2: Landing the Job

Developing confidence and professionalism in the hiring process

Professional Image & First Impressions · Interview Skills in Action · How to Follow Up After an Interview

Part 3: Keeping the Job

Building habits that create reliability, trust, and long-term success

Workplace Communication · Emotional Intelligence at Work · 26 Ways to Keep Your Job

Part 4: Growing the Job

Helping students advance through relationships, leadership, and problem-solving

Networking & Building Relationships · Leadership Skills for Young Professionals · Workplace Problem-Solving Scenarios

A Real-World, Engaging Learning Experience

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for real workplace situations they will encounter:

• Real-world scenarios including interviews, workplace challenges, and communication situations
• Role-playing activities that build confidence through practice
• Guided reflection that strengthens self-awareness and decision-making
• Practical tools students can apply immediately in internships, jobs, and future careers

Every Lesson Includes

• Step-by-step, done-for-you lesson plans
• Suggested teacher language for ease and confidence
• Printable student handouts and guided activities
• Role-playing scenarios and discussion prompts
• Flexible implementation options

Assessment & Growth Tools Included

This curriculum includes comprehensive evaluation tools to support both teaching and student growth:

• Teacher Assessment to evaluate student progress across key workplace skills (resume building, communication, professionalism, leadership, and more)
• Student Self-Assessment to encourage reflection, ownership, and growth
• Workplace Readiness Growth Tracker providing a full-picture view of student development across all four phases

Flexible for Your Program

Use this curriculum:

• In career and technical education (CTE) programs
• As part of internship or workforce development programs
• In high school classrooms preparing students for employment

It is designed to support your teaching—without adding extra work.

Created by Experts in Etiquette Education

Developed by The American Academy of Etiquette, this curriculum reflects decades of experience training professionals and preparing students to succeed in real-world environments.

Terms of Purchase

Your purchase includes:

• One teacher license
• One year of use

We welcome purchase orders from schools and districts.
Contact: info@mannerstogo.com | 610-212-1862

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