The hustle for getting employment is one that is increasingly overwhelming and catching up with many youth today who have a number of degrees attached to their CVs.
Barclays bank has introduced a campaign to help youth set out to find employment or create self-employment with the needed skills that will help them to transition from the world of education into the world of work. ReadytoWork provides learning material that will help young people develop work skills, people skills, money skills and entrepreneurial skills.
Young people can select their own learning pathway depending on individual needs and complete the learning online using computer, tablet or mobile platforms.
Facilitators can register to access learning material and resources required to support young people on their journey. If you want to find out more or access the Ready to Work resources, you will have to register as a Ready to Work user.
The program involves many avenues that help youth learn and equip themselves with many skills that will prepare them for the real world as they seek for employment. Below are some of the key aspects that the campaign will be tackling.
Work skills
The world of work:
- How to get in and stay in,
- Creating a CV you can be proud of
- Identifying, pursuing and getting what you want
- Interviewing the right way
- People skills
- Developing effective people skills
- Developing effective communication skills
- Understanding emotional intelligence
- Money skills
- Spending and saving wisely
- A step-by-step guide to creating your own budget; and sticking to it
- Understanding and using credit to your advantage
- Entrepreneurial skills
- Considering self-employment
- Key things new business owners should know about the marketplace
- Setting up your business
When you finally sign up for the program; Get ReadytoWork with essential work skills, people skills, money skills and entrepreneurial skills.
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