Fifty-six percent of those polled in a Workplace Options survey feel that more than a quarter of the nation’s youth do not have the skills to be prepared to work, and 21% feel that more than half the nation’s youth don’t possess the skill sets to be workforce-ready.More than 70% of the general public believe K-12 or higher education plays a key role in preparing youth for work, and only 3% believe employers have the most responsibility to prepare young people for work, the survey found.
Sixty-eight percent feel that young people with a high school diploma are not prepared to work, whereas 35% express the same concern for young people with college degrees.
According to the general public, young people are lacking the following skills:
. Professionalism (37%)
. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (19%)
. Basic skills (writing, reading and math) (16%)
. Communication skills (written and oral) (15%)
. Creativity (5%)
“Our nation’s businesses and communities must step up to the plate to help prepare our youth for entering the workplace with the right skills and competencies for tomorrow’s success,” comments Workplace Options CEO Dean Debnam. “Effective partnerships with businesses, state and local leaders, education systems and communities will help produce a competitive workforce and enable these young people to realize their full potential.”
SIReview – February 2011
***ATTENTION COACHING SESSIONS AVAILABLE!Coaching is available so that I will teach you the skills you need to land the right job through any combination of in-person, telephone, or email support.
Email me, or call Dennis Scherer for more information!630-571-6025
According to the general public, young people are lacking the following skills:
. Professionalism (37%)
. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (19%)
. Basic skills (writing, reading and math) (16%)
. Communication skills (written and oral) (15%)
. Creativity (5%)
“Our nation’s businesses and communities must step up to the plate to help prepare our youth for entering the workplace with the right skills and competencies for tomorrow’s success,” comments Workplace Options CEO Dean Debnam. “Effective partnerships with businesses, state and local leaders, education systems and communities will help produce a competitive workforce and enable these young people to realize their full potential.”
SIReview – February 2011
***ATTENTION COACHING SESSIONS AVAILABLE!Coaching is available so that I will teach you the skills you need to land the right job through any combination of in-person, telephone, or email support.
Email me, or call Dennis Scherer for more information!630-571-6025
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