Student's Skill Outcome
Here in the MYEP we give students the opportunity to gain experience in the work world. The program provides certain skills that will help them in their future.
Soft skills for success: Communication, Enthusiasm and Attitude, Teamwork, Networking, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking, and Professionalism.
Your first week at work: Preparing for your working day, understanding the importance of dress in the office, office behavior, and working with others.
Resume Development: Tips for a good cover letter and resume, check lists for both a resume and cover letter.
Money Management: Understanding basic finical tools and Budgeting.
Interview Skills and Job Searches Resources: Introduction of key techniques to help find and secure your first job and how to use social media to your advantage.
Fifteen hours of leadership workshop: participants will develop and execute assignments with the intention of implementing one or all of these projects within the City of Stamford.
Resume & Cover letter completion: each applicant is expected to complete a resume and cover letter
140 hours of real world work experience.
Each of the above sections will have supporting material via the portfolio, which each participant will be able to take away with them once they have completed their orientation week.
Soft skills for success: Communication, Enthusiasm and Attitude, Teamwork, Networking, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking, and Professionalism.
Your first week at work: Preparing for your working day, understanding the importance of dress in the office, office behavior, and working with others.
Resume Development: Tips for a good cover letter and resume, check lists for both a resume and cover letter.
Money Management: Understanding basic finical tools and Budgeting.
Interview Skills and Job Searches Resources: Introduction of key techniques to help find and secure your first job and how to use social media to your advantage.
Fifteen hours of leadership workshop: participants will develop and execute assignments with the intention of implementing one or all of these projects within the City of Stamford.
Resume & Cover letter completion: each applicant is expected to complete a resume and cover letter
140 hours of real world work experience.
Each of the above sections will have supporting material via the portfolio, which each participant will be able to take away with them once they have completed their orientation week.