weekly
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Soft Skills for Career Success: Skills Employers Really Want (Part 1)
Completed by 1 learner
Ages 12-16
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
4-12 learners per class
50 min
What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
Practice activities will be completed in class in large group or in teams.Assessment
Informal feedback and personal reflection.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Some of the most important skills for career and life success cannot be taught in textbooks! More and more, employers feel that young adults entering the job market lack the skills and characteristics they most highly seek - effective communication skills (verbal, written, and nonverbal), critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, adaptability, resilience, leadership, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and teamwork skills. In this class, learners will learn and practice these workplace and life skills that are crucial to achieving career success. Each class session will introduce specific soft skills including what it is and why it is important. Students will listen and take notes during the Soft Skills slides presentation. A “Soft Skills Graphic Organizer Chart” is provided for notes. Learners will then be assigned a task card with a specific soft skill to apply what they learned. Task cards may be completed individually or in teams in break-out rooms. Each task card will require problem-solving, critical thinking, effective written communication, demonstration of their knowledge of workplace ethics, the ability to overcome teamwork obstacles, and the ability to resolve conflicts in the workplace. Individual students and/or teams will present their solution to the task card. Class will conclude with an open discussion about the skills addressed in that specific session. Week 1: Introduction to soft skills, hard skills versus soft skills, US Department of Labor soft skills video clip (Slides 1-9) Week 2: Communication: Written, Nonverbal, and Verbal Communication (Slides 10-16) Week 3: Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, US Department of Labor Video clip, (Slides 17-20) Week 4: Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, video clip from a movie, (Slides 21-27) Week 5: Adaptability, Professionalism, (Slides 28-36) Week 6: Wrap-Up/Conclusion To continue preparing for career readiness, it is recommended to follow this class with Soft Skills for Career Success: Skills Employers Really Want (Part 2) and Career Readiness: Career Exploration & Research (+ The Minimum Wage Project).
Learning Goals
Distinguish between hard skills and soft skills.
Identify soft skills to include effective communication skills (verbal, written, and nonverbal), critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, adaptability, resilience, leadership, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and teamwork skills.
Understand the value of soft skills.
Assess own proficiency with these skills.
Apply and practice soft skills in job scenarios.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
US Department of Labor Video clips featuring specific soft skills:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0voPlW2pSs&ab_channel=USDepartmentofLabor
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPiI44XEKgs&ab_channel=USDepartmentofLabor
Pixar short video clip - Good Teamwork and Bad Teamwork:
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUXdrl9ch_Q
Supply List
Notebook, pen or pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The following video clips will be accessed as a class
US Department of Labor Video clips featuring specific soft skills:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0voPlW2pSs&ab_channel=USDepartmentofLabor
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPiI44XEKgs&ab_channel=USDepartmentofLabor
Pixar short video clip - Good Teamwork and Bad Teamwork:
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUXdrl9ch_Q
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
17 years as a business owner and training coach -I have recruited, trained, and coached approximately 200 people in business soft skills, interview skills, marketing, and employability aptitude.
Speech and debate teacher and coach - I have taught elementary students through career adults the foundations of communication needed for success on the job and in life.
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