Workforce Success Bootcamp

Program Summary:
• Purpose – teach graduating high school seniors to develop soft skills such as teamwork, professional communication skills, practice interviews, develop a resume and LinkedIn, as well as some EQ training for navigating life. For homework, they will be reading How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
• Duration – 4-week program- September 16 through October 7
• Topics: Professionalism; Elevator Speech, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Integration & LinkedIn
• Outcome – Graduation Day, Thursday, October 12, we will invite companies in to observe and interview the students. Ideally, all students will be able to leave the program with an offer for an internship, PT or FT work upon completion.
• They will also receive a certificate of completion from the Chamber and a recommendation letter.
• Objectives & Benefits
    - Soft skills are versatile and necessary, regardless of industry or discipline
    - Helps provide a steady pool of talent in the workforce
    - Supports training efforts for companies
    - Potential for reducing time and resources expended on recruiting and training
    - Long-term benefit of nurturing healthy, positive, contributing citizens