WORK READINESS WORKSHOP
Description: 1 Week Course – 5 times per week – 4 hrs a day (20 Hours) 
After completing these classes, students should be able to complete the job search process in an effective and professional manner. Given a job description, the student will be able to identify the knowledge and skills necessary to accept the responsibilities of the position and state his/her strengths and weaknesses as they relate to the responsibilities. The student will be able to write clearly, accurately, and succinctly, gather materials and conduct research in order to prepare a presentation that is appropriate to the needs and interests of the audience. The student will be able to present in a professional manner applying good speaking demeanor.
1.Introduction
Introduction2.Elements of Getting a Job
Elements of Getting a Job 3.Planning for Resumes
Planning for Resumes4.Writing - communicating thoughts, ideas, information in writing
Writing - communicating thoughts, ideas, information in writing5.Speaking - organizes ideas and communicates orally
Speaking - organizes ideas and communicates orally6.Organize Information - organizes, processes and maintains information
Organize Information - organizes, processes and maintains information7.Preparing for Interviews
Preparing for Interviews8.Basic computer skills necessary for job search
Basic computer skills necessary for job search9.Creating Resumes
Creating Resumes10.Conducting a Job Search
Conducting a Job Search11.Completing Job Applications
Completing Job Applications12.Conducting Mock Interviews
Conducting Mock Interviews13.Evaluation
EvaluationWORK READINESS WORKSHOP II
Description: 2 Week Course – 5 times per week – 4 hrs a day (40 Hours)
1.Introduction
Introduction2.Elements of Getting a Job
Elements of Getting a Job 3.Positive Attitudes and Behaviors: Self-Motivation and Initiative
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors: Self-Motivation and Initiative4.Positive Attitudes and Behaviors: Values and Personal Ethics in the Workplace
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors: Values and Personal Ethics in the Workplace5.Adaptability: Recognizing Strengths and Working with Limitations
Adaptability: Recognizing Strengths and Working with Limitations6.Overcoming Obstacles
Overcoming Obstacles7.Recognition of and Respect for Diversity and Change
Recognition of and Respect for Diversity and Change8.Resource Management
Resource Management9.Time Management
Time Management10. Money Management
11. Writing - communicating thoughts, ideas, information in writing
12. Speaking - organizes ideas and communicates orally
13. Organize Information - organizes, processes and maintains information
14. Planning for Resumes
15 Preparing for Interviews
16. Basic computer skills necessary for job search
17. Creating Resumes
18. Conducting a Job Search
19. Completing Job Applications
20. Conducting Mock Interviews
21. Evaluation
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