The trainer-directed manual describes a 45-minute school staff orientation session of not more than 30 participants discussing why people work and the influential role school can play in formulating student perceptions of work. The purpose, activities, outcomes, duration, setting, resources needed, and presession activities and preparation are presented. The script for the session takes up the bulk of the document and is divided into four parts, with procedures and directions for each part provided. A tape/slide presentation of workers giving their own reasons for working and the film "Leo Bauerman" provide a focus for the discussion. Three activity sheets and overlays provide further stimulus. The script for the tape/slide presentation, the three activity sheets, three overlays, and evaluation sheets for the presentation are appended. Developed by the Mesa Public Schools, the program is in its prepilot stage and is subject to revision. (LH)