This instructional packet is one of the components of "Work Skills," a set of competency-based instructional materials written for low-level readers that prepares students with specific job search and job keeping skills. ("Work Skills" is part of the "Connections" package, which represents a synthesis of significant work on education and employment and presents a coordinated set of resources to assist school administrators, counselors, teachers, and employers in helping students in their school and work transitions.) This packet introduces students to the rationale and benefits associated with meaningful work and helps students analyze, plan, research, and decide why and how they will work. The four sections of the guide help students identify their needs and wants, learn about ways work can help them satisfy those needs and wants, match job facts to their personal and work goals, and make decisions about the career and job paths they will follow. Sections contain information, questions, activities, and short case studies to lead students through the career decision-making process. (KC)