Work Readiness Training, Pittsburgh Regional Compact



	Classroom Speakers Workplace Tours Job Shadowing Career Mentoring Work Readiness Training Educators in the Workplace Graduation Project Advisors Internships Work Readiness Training What is it? Many community-based organizations and program providers train youth in basic job skills that enhance employability. This often includes instruction on how to write a resume and cover letter, how to dress appropriately, how to act in a job interview and other job-related social skills. Businesses can complement this type of training by conducting mock interviews, presenting to students about office etiquette, and helping students see how successful professionals present themselves. What needs to be accomplished? Form a working group to identify the most important basic job skills necessary for the workplace. Designate one or two employees to work with schools and community job training program providers. Make staff available for periodic training activities with youth, such as mock interviews. What is the benefit? Many businesses indicate that finding potential employees with basic job skills is one of the biggest obstacles to hiring good workers. By participating in work readiness training programs, businesses help to ensure that the next generation of workers will graduate from high school with the necessary social and professional skills for entering the workplace.
The Pittsburgh Regional Compact is an employer-driven initiative collaboratively sponsored by the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, business leaders, educators, students, educational institutions and workforce development organizations across the 10-county Pittsburgh region.