Advanced Job Skills Workshop 2005

THE FUTURE OF WORK

• What are the trends in the workforce?
• Look at the jobs that no longer exist that were prevalent even 15 years ago
• What is the future “it” job?
• How can prospective employees stay ahead of the trend and so remain employable?
• Discuss women in the workforce, part-time and casual employment, work/life balance
• Discuss what the students expect their careers to look like

INFLUENCE

• Who is in your circle of influence?
• Who inspires you and why?
• How do you make decisions?

JOB SEARCH

Students bring in 4 job advertisements from current newspapers/internet sites that interest them. These are discussed in groups in terms of expectations of the position, employer expectation, qualifications etc.
Using the internet students look up a job search website and investigate 4 jobs they are interested in.

The students report back to the class as to what they found out
Information to be considered: jobs available, salary, tasks, personal attributes.

VOCATIONAL TESTING

Students complete a simple vocational psychometric test. The test shows a trend for each participant and highlights areas or industries that the participant would be suited to work in. This is by no means a definitive test and should be looked at as a guide only.

THE REAL WORLD OF WORK

• Occupational, Health and Safety
• Anti Harassment legislation
• Bullying in the Workplace
• What to do if it happens to you

THE RESULT

At the end of the session the participants complete an evaluation form so that both the school and Hands on Training Group can see what the students think works well and what aspects of the day can be improved.

The students each receive a Certificate of Completion for the day.