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Cutler Institute for Health and Social Policy
Children, Youth and Families

First Jobs Academy Work Readiness Training for Child Welfare Involved Youth: Trainer Guide

Abstract: 

This curriculum focuses on mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to work readiness in four main competency areas:

  • Communication: Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively; demonstrates public speaking skills; writes work-related materials clearly and effectively.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Exercises sound reasoning and analytical thinking; uses knowledge, facts, and data to solve workplace problems.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates personal accountability and effective work habits, such as punctuality, working productively with others toward a goal, and time and workload management.
  • Teamwork & Collaboration: Builds productive and professional working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and customers; able to work with diverse teams; able to negotiate and manage conflict in the workplace.
  • Publish Date: 
    08-01-2010
    URL: 
    http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/Publications/CYF/curriculum/Work-Readiness-Training-Guide-2010.pdf