Why Soft Skills Matter
Learners will: 1. understand the importance of soft skills for career and living independence; 2. identify individual soft skills for remediation; 3. review options to enhance soft skills important to college and work success
3:00 PM - 4:00 PMTue
Speakers
Ms. Jo Jordan
Master of Social Work Intern
The Horizons School
Mr. Shon Jackson
Admissions and Transition Coordinator
The Horizons School
Employers expect to hire competent workers trained in a discipline who also demonstrate “soft skills.” These skills include basic concepts of time and weather, social skills for effective communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, basic literacy skills, self-care, wellness and health maintenance, and independent living skills. Furthermore, today’s employees need financial literacy skills (monthly budgeting, bill payment, fraud prevention) related to managing an independent residence and skills to effectively use different methods of transportation. There are opportunities for college faculty and academic advisors to partner with employers and community agencies and plan remediation of soft skills important to job success. Content will include examples of soft skill training activities and recommended community resources. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/7374050493?pwd=cEpDL2h1UnVvdGJ4TWpxdWxwY1RuQT09 Meeting ID: 737 405 0493 Passcode: 658544 Join by phone ‪(US) +1 413-338-4627 PIN: ‪296 574 578#