Presenters: Ron Stout, Pys.D, MS, MSDT, CCLP, Author of "Developing Marketable Skills: A Workbook for Workforce Readiness"
This course is worth 5 hours (0.5 CEUs) of professional development. A certificate of completion can be printed once the program has been completed.
About this Course
6.1 million jobs are currently vacant without the skilled workers to fill them. 75% of employers report recent college graduates are not well-prepared to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings. The Critical Five: Developing Marketable Skills will uncover the five essential skills employers want most in college graduates. This course will also explain the characteristics of a “self-regulating” employee and a “Five-Tool” employee. Join Ron Stout, author of Developing Marketable Skills: A Workbook for Workforce Readiness, as we explore The Critical Five: Developing Marketable Skills.
Module One:
The “Critical Five” refers to the five skills employers most want college graduates to possess. This module addresses the following:
Module Two:
An astounding 75% of employers nationwide reported recent college graduates are NOT well-prepared and lack the ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings. The following module discusses:
Module Three:
Nine out of ten (90%) of employers surveyed said the capacity to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve complex problems are more important than the undergraduate major. In this module, our experts explore the following topics:
