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Employability Training. Employers need employees who possess skills. Who can work productively in teams Who can communicate effectively Who can think innovatively Who can solve problems creatively. Workplace Safety. Basic concepts Personal protective equipment (PPE) Habits
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Employers need employees who possess skills • Who can work productively in teams • Who can communicate effectively • Who can think innovatively • Who can solve problems creatively
Workplace Safety • Basic concepts • Personal protective equipment (PPE) • Habits • 5 – S (LEAN) • Industry specific practices
Personal appearance • Dress for the environment – address industry specific standards • Personal grooming and hygiene
Becoming a contributing team member • Understanding no one works in isolation. • Basic people skills • Show up and be ready to work. • Do standard work per employer rules and expectations. • Continuously improve • Problem prevention • Work – don’t shirk (avoiding or neglecting a duty or responsibility) • Mediation / conflict resolution
Communication Skills • Oral • Written • Giving and receiving oral instructions and job information • Responding appropriately to written materials i.e. general directions, procedures, forms, charts. • Handling workplace criticism • Connecting and collaborating • Recognizing and utilizing diverse perspectives
Applied Math • Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division • Measuring – using a ruler, understanding fractions, decimals, etc. in the workplace • Basic formulas: Perimeter, area, etc. • Workplace calculations – Design specific math application to industry
Self-management / Time management • Managing career and work life • Working with roles, rights and protocols • Self-Awareness • Self Esteem • Goal Setting • Learning Styles • Assertiveness • Anger management
Getting the work done • Planning and organizing • Making decisions • Identifying and solving problems / troubleshooting • Creating and innovating • Working in a digital world • Basic computer operation • Handling emails • Using a copier / scanner / fax machine • Using the internet for research • Local workforce needs: Include industry specific skills training
Sample Program Structure • Four-week program • 96 contact hours • 6 hours per day (30-minute lunch) • Registration - $812 • Books / Materials - $100 • Friday (optional) • Job Shadow / Internship • Subject to Employer (hours, duties, rules) • Graded – based on workplace standards