Investigated dangerous working conditions and unsanitary procedures in the meat-packing industry. In 1906 the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act were passed. City Reforms Progressive reform began at the local or city level because it was easier to implement than at the vast state or national level.Urban corruption from political machines was a major focus, resulting in the reorganization of local government using the commissioner-and city-manager-styles of management. number of social reformers also worked to reform what they viewed as the ills negatively impacting United States society: Social Reformers Jane Addams Pioneer in the field of social work who founded the settlement house movement through the establishment of Hull House in Chicago, Illinois.
Dressing skills are an important skill for children to learn and come under the âumbrella termâ of self-help skills or independent living skills. Children will learn to dress and undress themselves at different ages depending on a number of factors including their fine motor skills, their interest in the task and their want to be independent.
Employability skills, also known as key competencies or soft skills, are those basic skills necessary for getting, keeping, and doing well on a job. These are the skills, attitudes and actions that enable workers to get along with their fellow workers and supervisors and to make sound, critical decisions. Employability skills are generally divided into three skill sets: (a) basic academic skills, (b) critical thinking skills and (c) personal qualities. The three skill sets are typically broken down into more detailed skill sets.