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Employability Skills TrainingWhat to do: Working with local schools, have students visit your company and talk with employees about the importance of "employability" skills. Employability skills consist of those skills not typically taught in school such as resume writing, interviewing skills and how to dress for success. This could also include explaining to students the importance of showing up for work on time and of always having a polite attitude, and making good decisions. Duration: Individual events and presentations can be brief, but you can participate in any of these types of activities many times over many years. Students’ grade level: Appropriate for any age group when tailored to their interests and abilities. Benefits of Employability Skills Training Students will understand the importance of: • what employers expect of them as employees. • what behavior, language and dress is appropriate in the workplace. • how the subjects they are studying in school (English, math, science) are used in the workplace. • having a positive attitude, working hard, and being a part of a team. • showing up to work everyday, on time with a cooperative attitude. • creating a resume, writing a thank you letter and interviewing for a job. Keys for Employers • Plan your presentation in advance to ensure that you cover everything you want in the allotted time. • Determine the age of the students and adjust your message accordingly. • Whenever possible use props, hand-outs and anecdotes to illustrate your point. • Don't just talk at the students for the entire presentation. • Encourage students to ask questions. • Have FUN! • Make this a part of your company's community relations outreach program.
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