Success Skills

What are the success skills it take to be prosperous in today’s rapidly changing work environment? Posed to high school students, this question is answered through peer learning and examines what different skill sets are required to be successful in the workforce.

Being successful takes work

This course introduces youth to the various success skills that are required in the workforce and how to link what they are learning in school to their every-day lives. As workplaces become more diverse, students need to develop interpersonal and collaborative tools that ensure that they can handle, and even thrive in their careers after high school.

What to expect in this program:

  • Identifying various skill sets that lead to success in the workforce.
  • How communication, collaboration, and interpersonal relations contribute to high functioning teams.
  • How to identify/discuss/ and resolve workplace conflict.
  • Discuss case studies using both creative and critical thinking skills.
  • How social media and technology impact future job success.
  • Why learning doesn’t stop after school finishes?

For further details on this program or to register, you can reach out to programs@janorthalberta.org

 

Program Details:

Level: Grades 10-12

Commitment: 3-4 hours

Program Format: Teacher-led or volunteer-led

Languages: English & French

Curriculum Links: 
Leadership, Management, CALM, CTS

Interested in this program?