Career Prep Classroom Workshops
Employability Skills Training Classes for Middle and High School Students
Flint & Genesee Education & Talent offers a variety of career prep workshops for middle and high school students. Customized options are also available. These programs can be brought directly into the classroom as to supplement or add to the regular curriculum. All workshops are approximately 45-60 minutes in length – summaries of each option are listed below. Please allow a minimum of 90 minutes for customized workshops.
Workshop material covered is based on grade level and is adjusted to support the career development curriculum being used in each district. Our facilitators have several years of work experience and have been leading classroom workshops for many years.
Please contact Amy Watts at (810) 600-4068 or awatts@flintandgenesee.org for more information.
Customized Workshops
Many of our workshops are customized to meet the specific needs of each school building. This option allows you to request a workshop that incorporates 2 or more topics identified above.
High schools often request a series of workshops with a follow up session of Mock Interviews.
Workshop material covered is based on grade level and is adjusted to support the career development curriculum being used in each district. Our facilitators have several years of work experience and have been leading classroom workshops for many years.
Workshop Offerings
Business Etiquette
A fun, fast-paced, interactive way to introduce business etiquette to your students. Topics covered include handshaking, greeting a potential employer, appropriate walk, online etiquette, phone etiquette and basic life/employability skills such as diversity, listening, manners, responsibility and teamwork.
Job Search & Networking
Learn how to search for a job via print and internet mediums. Topics of discussion include teen job statistics/facts, how and where to look for a job, networking activities and exploring to find a career that fits.
Application
A hands on workshop for students to learn the proper way to fill out an application. Information includes viewing examples of good and bad applications, practice filling out an application and identifying what your best skills are.
Resume Preparation
A way to introduce or expand your students’ knowledge of creating a winning resume, cover letter and reference sheet. Workshop topics include tips for writing resumes, what information to include and exclude, learning to sell yourself in words, viewing examples of good and bad resumes, creating a pocket resume, cover letter and reference sheet (handwritten templates).
Interview Preparation
This workshop focuses on preparing students for an interview. Topics include how to dress, eye contact, practicing what you’ve learned through interview role play and preparing to back up your skills.
How to Keep a Job
A great way for students to learn appropriate office etiquette and work behavior. Workshop topics to choose from include proper dress, proper protocol for dealing with workplace problems, office equipment usage, listening and teamwork.
Social Media and Workplace Ethics
This workshop focuses on the various social media options that are available today and the importance of maintaining a positive and professional image since so many employers utilize these avenues when looking for information about job seekers.
