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Because success starts with knowing yourself, loving yourself, and being yourself, in the Soft Skills workshop youth practice positive self-affirmations, learn the difference between soft and technical skills, and uncover what their own success could look like by utilizing their Values, Passions, Talents, and Goals. Youth will be invited to participate in one or more of the following exercises: 

1. How do you define success? 

2. Grateful for Gratitude

3. Practicing positive self-affirmations

4. Key to Success 

Sometimes it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. In this workshop, youth learn the value of networking and building authentic relationships. We explore the differences between direct and indirect networking and develop an understanding of how personal and professional networks can be leveraged to help us reach our goals. By the end of the workshop, youth learn how to give a Passion Pitch and feel more confident in professional interactions. Youth will be invited to participate in one or more of the following exercises: 

1. Direct vs. Indirect Networks

2. Discussion Questions

3. Personal vs. Professional Networks

4. The Passion Pitch

In this workshop, youth learn how to find jobs that are a good fit for them using their Key to Success. By the end of the workshop, participants have a basic understanding of online job search tools, the typical application and hiring process, and how to identify transferrable skills that match a job announcement. We also provide a Master Job Application for youth to refer to. During the workshop, youth will be invited to participate in one or more of the following exercises:

1. Key to Success 

2. Goal Setting 

3. The Job Announcement 

4. Transferrable Skills 

Youth learn about the various components of a resume and cover letter, practice crafting their own resume using an approachable worksheet, and practice drafting a cover letter in bite-sized pieces. Youth learn the importance of tailoring their resume and cover letter to the job they are applying to by referring to the job announcement. Youth will be invited to participate in one or more of the following exercises:

1. The Professional Summary 

2. Build Your Resume 

3. The Cover Letter

This workshop prepares youth to succeed in the job interview, where we discuss the purpose of an interview and how to properly prepare. We also cover commonly asked questions that they are likely to encounter in an interview. Youth learn the importance of closing their interviews with a Passion Pitch and how to follow-up with their interviewer. Youth will be invited to participate in one or more of the following exercises:

1. Interview Reflection 

2. Preparing for the Interview 

3. Interview Questions 

4. The Passion Pitch 

5. Interview Follow-Up 

In the Career Launch workshop, we cover various topics with our youth. They begin by goal setting and brainstorm action items for achieving their goals. We discuss the value of informational interviews and offer a First Day on the Job Checklist. Lastly, we cover how to quit a job the right way! Youth will be invited to participate in one or more of the following exercises:

1. Goal Setting 

2. Informational Interviews 

3. First Day on the Job 

4. How to Quit a Job