Course topics will include employability and job retention skills, professionalism, ethical behavior, and personal habits. Students will be asked to present themselves in a positive and professional manner through the completion of various activities in the workshop. Students will have the opportunity to build their skills through the completion of a personal portfolio that will prepare them for entering the workforce. Students will create a professional resume and cover letter that will be used to look for employment opportunities. Student will be exposed to sources to look for jobs, be required to research companies and practice interview techniques with the completion of mock interviews. Additionally, students will be exposed to self-analysis in developing their corporate persona. Students will learn the importance of personal hygiene, dressing, and behaving for success. Telephone and email etiquette, stress management, time management, accepting diversity and dining etiquette will also be practiced in the course.
- Teacher: Glen Ackerman-Behr