Being good employees
We have found in our programs that employers continually state that while they appreciate the high level of training our graduates recieve, they appreciate even more the graduates ability to be a good employee. One that can communicate effectivly, write legibly, be on time and work as a member of the employers team.
The importance of softskills is something we emphasize to our students. We often have employers talk to them about what they are looking for in employees and it really hits home when they hear that technical skills are not necessarily most important.
Steve as tuned into most industries with his comment.
A good employee understands the soft skills required to compete in industry, the technical processes are ongoing learning.
We find a lot of our students don't get this and it takes getting employers in to speak to our students to make them understand the importance of the "softskills".
Your statement wrapped professionalism, values, ethics, and morals into one saleable package for all of your graduates employers.
Well said Walt good to see you in class
Have the same. Itry to instill this into the students.
Brian
Employers are beginning to be more and more interested in attendance.
We teach on two roads. One is the technical skill, the other is the professional skill. I explain this to new students, then I ask if any of them has ever worked with a jerk. They all raise their hand. I tell them we are here to help you not be the jerk.
That is so true. When I speak to employers they always look for someone that has the soft skills. That is what makes the biggest difference when choosing who you want to work with.
I consider the soft skills as important to my students as the technical skills. I consistently praise when students show initiative, a team ethic, and when they attend class on a regular basis. Good workers are enthusiastic and always prepared to listen and learn. Technical skills are ongoing and change rapidly but soft skills like professionalism and a good work ethic should always be in place. I let my students know that prospective employers are looking for these characteristics in prospective employees because the additional ongoing technical training they can provide but a poor attitude, lack of team spirit, tardiness, and sloth will keep one from having a career in his or her chosen field.
So very well put Douglas - and such excellent messages to give to your students!
I feel we try to instill good work habits in our students, and I've noticed a big change in the guy's by graduation.
Bieng good employees is something we try to mold here by focussing on professionalism.We try to build work ethics into the students to better prepair them for working in a busy industry full of constant change.
Hi Louis- Welcome to ED 103 - I totally agree, especially in career education, we are obligated to build work ethics in our students! They may not understand our stance on this while in school, but will thank us for it later. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan
I agree on all respects that the first thing the student must entale into their minds is to be on time for a job and never be late. The employer can always update a employee and fine tune or partially retrain the employee on work ethics and job discription. But he cannot enhance or enforce the ethic of never be late for a job or always be on time for the job. We can always be early but never be late to a job site.
Hi Ricky - welcome to ED 103! I agree that is an important work ethic to give our students. It's especially difficult I think when dealing with younger students who have little or no work experience and obviously are enjoying their adolescent years! Best wishes - Susan
Hi Ricky - welcome to ED 103! I agree that is an important work ethic to give our students. It's especially difficult I think when dealing with younger students who have little or no work experience and obviously are enjoying their adolescent years! Best wishes - Susan
