Diversify-NY Summer Job Ready Training Program

TOMORROW'S LEADERS, TODAY.

Work Ready PROGRAM

SUMMER TRAINING MODULES

Diversify-NY, LLC is a New YORK State certified MBE training and technical assistance provider providing personal and professional development for youth aged participants and entrepreneurs. We have developed the following training modules to assist in the job readiness and professional development of youth aged participants in order to strengthen their interpersonal communication, workplace readiness and entrepreneurial needs. This training will empower youth to make informed career choices, broaden and develop relationships, and gain formative work experience . Simultaneously, employers gain skills in providing youth with practical learning experiences.

Work Ready PROGRAM

Module 1

Personal Development

Module 2

Interpersonal Communications

Module 3

Finding and Keeping Work

Module 4

Worker and Employee Rights

Module 5

Safety and Health at Work

Module 6

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Personal Development

Youth update their CVs and personal development plans. continue work based learning activities, and share their challenges and solutions as they grow their small businesses. This support helps them reach their Iong term goals.

Interpersonal Communications

Communication in the workplace

Working as a team member

Following instructions

Speaking and listening

Customer Service

Giving feedback

Observing communication in the workplace.

Finding and Keeping Work

Workplace behaviors and attitudes

Identifying, applying for jobs, Applications, cover letters and thank you letters, balancing work and home life

Time management interviewing

Worker and Employee Rights

Workers’ rights

Local labor laws, Employer responsibilities

Safety and Health at Work

Healthy lifestyles

Stress management

Hazards in the workplaceemergencies and accidents

Health and safety laws and practices

Observation of safety in the workplace

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Risk taking

Types of businesses

Local business leaders

Readiness for entrepreneurship

Characteristics of entrepreneurs

Interviewing an entrepreneur

Financial Fitness

Saving and budgeting

Managing money

Financial institutions

Making financial decisions

Gathering prices

Work Ready

Dear Community Partner,

We value your support and commitment to empower our youth by partnering with us to provide resources necessary to grow and develop a young and viable workforce in CNY. This robust ecosystem of employers, training providers, community stakeholders, and entrepreneurs has the potential to reshape the workforce landscape by focusing on the next generation of tomorrow's leaders, today. We look forward to your engagement.

RICKEY T. BROWN PRESIDENT/CEO

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