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Developing Soft Skills: Getting a Job (and Keeping It) for High Schoolers

Whether your child is interested in getting a job while in high school, or preparing for a career post-graduation, they will need to develop 'soft skills'. These are characteristics that will help them not only keep, but excel at any job!
Emily Kendall, PhD Fellow | SchoolhouseForAmerica
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What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

This class will outline two things for your Learner: How to get a job, and the soft skills required to excel at their job. If your Learner is seeking employment while still in high school, or if they are planning to work once they graduate, the job application process can be confusing and time-consuming. I can help! Knowing where to look, how to format a resume, and how to ace a job interview can expedite the whole process.

Once they get a job, your child's employer will train them on the job knowledge that they need. However, the soft skill development that your child has can make or break their success. In this course, we will discuss the following soft skills and how to cultivate them:
- work ethic
- communication
- time management
- leading and following
- conflict resolution

In today's job market, mastering these skills can set your child apart from others in the best way possible.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to search for jobs, structure an application tapered to job skills, structure a resume, and ace a job interview. Students will learn about professional presence and about major soft skills that will be critical in finding success at a job.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The textbook "Starting Out": Building Essential Life Skills, by McGraw Hill
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University
I have counseled students on career readiness for three years, both on entry level jobs and career trajectories.

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Meets once
50 min

Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
1-8 learners per class

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