Positive Employability Major Program

403

Total Hours

Contributed.

3249

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

63

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

13

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: demonstrate strong verbal and nonverbal communications (Conveying Your Message)

305

Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to utilize listening cues (nonverbal, quaisverbal, and verbal) in conversation (Listening and Inquiry)

257

Number of individuals reporting increased levels of confidence in the area: participate in a productive business conversation (Networking for Success)

174

Number of individuals reporting the intent to utilize soft skills to contribute to a more efficient and productive workplace (Soft Skills)

280

Number of individuals who reported the intent to practice dining etiquette protocols (Dining in Style)

173

Number of individuals who reported the intent to utilize etiquette practices to improve verbal, written, and electronic communication practices (Communicating Effectively)

203

Number of individuals who reported the intent to create a positive professional image  (Dressing for Success)

110

Stories

Adulting Series: Positive Employability creates behavior change

Research conducted by Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation, and Stanford Research Center indicate 85 percent of job success comes from having well-developed soft and people skills, and only 15 percent of job success comes from technical skills and knowledge (hard skills). Employers are often prepared to teach technical job skills; however, the intangible skills of being a team player, time management, and positive attitude are difficult to teach on-site but are critical to success.To addr...

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Adulting Series: Positive Employability creates behavior change

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