Soft Skills/Workforce Development: The program’s primary goal is to equip youth with the soft skills (those behaviors that are more social than technical) that are critical to promoting protective factors, reducing risk factors as they relate to promoting positive relationships, resulting in developing a strong, vibrant workforce, positive self-image, home-life, and community. In this program, youth, ages 12 to 18 years, will discuss Top 10 Soft Skills needed for career growth, the perception of soft skills, and why they are important to compete for job attainment, promotion, and success in the 21st - century workforce.

​Top 10 Soft Skills:

1. Communication

2. Creativity

3. Adaptability

4. Work Ethic

5. Decision Making

6. Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution

7. Teamwork

8. Analytical & Critical Thinking

9. Time Management

10. Leadership & Negotiation Skills.

Career Education and Readiness Job Training: Youth will participate in career exploration activities, identify their job skills, and use the internet to search for job opportunities, to learn about industries. Program participants will engage in interactive learning activities designed to help them understand the relationship between their interest, skills, values, and abilities, and how that informs their educational and career options.