Skills for Employment Training (S.E.T.)

FREE SKILLS & CAREER ACTIVITIES FOR 14-25 YEARS OLD

S.E.T for Success Program is a group and or individualized program that assists individuals in workplace success. S.E.T for Success is a “teach and train” model for each individual and their needs. S.E.T for Success covers the following objectives: Communication, Work Experience, Transferable/Soft Skills, Self-Advocating and Workplace Success. Every individual who participates in the S.E.T for Success program has unique strengths and abilities that will add to the “teach and train” model. This program has been created for all youth, regardless of disability or differences in learning style, and has been designed with the participants’ learning styles in mind. Each activity has been structured with a time, materials, directions, brief description, and journaling activity.

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

Provide a program to assist at risk young adults to prepare, find and/or obtain employment. 

OBJECTIVES

• For each individual to complete the training with a general understanding of the material.
• For each individual to transfer their skills in a work environment.
• For each individual to gain knowledge and skills for post-secondary opportunities.

Outline: 

Communication

In everyday life communication is important, it's how everyone receives and gives information. Communication skills enable individuals to understand others and to be understood themselves. A variety of aspects are important in the context of these skills, such as listening, speaking, observing and empathy

Work Experience

Work experience is time spent in a workplace learning about a job role, a company or a career sector. Work experience is a short period spent in a workplace, to learn what it is like to do that kind of work.

Transferable/Soft Skills

A transferable skill is an ability or expertise which may be used in a variety of roles or occupations. Transferable skills are talents and abilities that can be used in many different jobs and career paths. They can be acquired through employment, school, internships, hobbies, and volunteer experiences.

Self-Advocating 

Self-advocacy is recognized as the ability to speak and act on behalf of one's self or a cause. Self-advocacy is an important skill that students use in their youth and throughout life. Self-advocacy skills include being assertive, knowing one's rights, negotiating and speaking up for one's self or a cause.

Workplace Success 

Success in the workplace can be measured in several ways, such as climbing the corporate ladder, being respected by peers or achieving a high level of job satisfaction. Regardless of how success at work is determined, achieving it typically requires more than simply showing up and punching a time clock every day.