Work Readiness Opportunities for Students
Solano County Office of Education facilitates a partnership between Solano County school districts, Chambers of Commerce, and the Solano County Workforce Development Board to offer a Work-Ready! Certification program for students.
Solano Work Ready! Program for Students
Solano Work Ready! Program for Students
The Work-Ready! Certificate Program for students is a three-week workshop providing over twenty hours of work-related instruction and support. The program helps students locate job opportunities, learn interview skills and develop a resume. Workshop topics include: time management, resume writing, job search & application cover letters, work habits, customer service, teamwork, appropriate dress, interview techniques, and mock interviews.
TOP 10 WORK READY! SKILLS
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1. Demonstrate strong work ethic.
2. Be self-motivated and take initiative.
3. Represent professionalism in the workplace.
4. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
5. Collaborate efficiently with others.
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6. Present a positive attitude in the workplace.
7. Understand the importance of time management.
8. Deliver effective customer service.
9. Utilize appropriate workplace communication.
10. Value and respect individual differences and diversity.
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STUDENTS - HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Students can contact their school counselor to inquire about the next Work Ready! Certificate program offered by Solano County Office of Education at their school.
EMPLOYERS - HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Effective partnerships between education and employers can make a real difference to young people. Career Technical Education needs you!
Forms of involvement might include:
- Raising the general awareness of the "world of work" and preparing young people for the demands they will meet in the 21st-century workplace
- Raise the career consciousness of students in particular sectors of the workforce
- Provide workplace experience either through job shadow opportunities or internships
- Becoming a guest speaker
- Providing a "hands-on" lesson in the classroom.
