HRD-3003B1 - Beginning to Work it Out

Course Description

This is a soft-skills work-readiness program designed to help young adults, aged 16-24, entering the workforce to develop the people skills and personal insights needed to transition from unemployment to a life of work. Participants learn about self-awareness, managing emotions, handling difficult conversations, and effective problem solving.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course participants will have:

Gained insight into the personal beliefs which drive counterproductive behaviors.
Developed awareness of employers’ unspoken expectations.
Learned and practiced skills for managing strong emotions.
Learned and practiced skills for expressing concerns and receiving criticism.
Gained skills for logically solving problems without relying on assumptions.
Completed a career interests assessment and discussed how to leverage newly gained skills to positively impact career/employment outcomes.

Notes

Required Material:

Textbook/Workbook: Beginning to Work It Out workbook (included in the cost of the course and will be distributed by the instructor on the first day/night of class for traditional classes. Students in online classes must contact the program director to request in-person pickup or receipt via U.S. Postal Service).

This course is eligible for the state's Human Resources Development Fee Waiver. Completion of the HRD Fee Waiver application is required. Eligibility includes individuals who are unemployed or underemployed, eligible for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, and/or earn wages at or below 200% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines.