Category: Teens-Work & Career Readiness
First Job Skills
Prepare teens for workplace expectations. Workshop exercises: 1) Practice introducing yourself professionally. 2) Role-play asking a supervisor a question. 3) Create a punctuality plan. 4) List behaviors that communicate reliability.
Teach workplace respect, safety, communication, and willingness to learn.
Interview Practice
Develop confidence for jobs, programs, and opportunities. Workshop exercises: 1) Prepare a 30-second introduction. 2) Practice answering three common interview questions. 3) Give one example of solving a problem. 4) Ask two thoughtful questions of the interviewer.
Coach content and clarity without demanding a false personality.
Workplace Communication
Practice professional communication with adults and peers. Workshop exercises: 1) Rewrite an overly casual message professionally. 2) Practice reporting a mistake promptly. 3) Role-play receiving feedback. 4) Practice asking for clarification.
Emphasize honesty, respect, and appropriate boundaries at work.
Purpose and Vocation