(ARCHIVE) Mayor nurtures future workforce

National statistics tell us that an overwhelming amount of America’s youth have poor standardized test scores and plummeting high school graduation rates. Many of these concerns speak to our educational system woes but also have organizations like America’s Promise concerned about our future and its potential for an under-equipped and unprepared workforce.

http://www.americaspromise.org/About-the-Alliance.aspx

In an America’s Promise report, nobel laureate Dr. James Heckman and researcher Dr. Favia Cunhan discuss the significance of soft skills. They site these skills to be equal in significance to academic indicators with regards to successful entry and performance of youth assimilating into today’s workplace.

http://economics.sas.upenn.edu/faculty/flavio-cunha

http://www.heckmanequation.org/about-professor-heckman

What are soft skills??

Soft skills are sets of personal attributes and behavioral competencies often associated with an individual’s Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ). They should function to promote constructive performance and interactions; enhancing ones career outlook. Most importantly, Soft Skills should complement and be complemented by Hard skills (specific skill set, task performance, occupational requirements, and credentials).

The Mayors Youth Program

Atlanta’s Mayors Youth Program looks to be one step ahead, locally addressing this concern by nurturing future professionals. This program is a great opportunity for students to not only receive support in obtaining the necessary hard skills for tomorrow but also creating a base upon which their soft skills can flourish.

http://www.mayorsyouthprogram.org/default.asp

A proud sponsor and partner of The Mayors Youth Program is The Atlanta Society of Human Resources Management. This month, their network of professional volunteers will host workshops on ethics, interviewing, communication, time management, and interviewing. What better way to foster soft and hard skills necessary for youth to successfully navigate and survive their awaiting workforce.

http://www.shrmatlanta.org/

If you are or know of a soon to be graduating youth that attends the Atlanta Public School system or whose parent is a City of Atlanta worker encourage them to register and benefit from these invaluable resources.

http://www.mayorsyouthprogram.org/register.asp

Workplace Bullying Spotlight

The Workplace Bullying Institute is a strong advocate for the passing of The Healthy Workplace Bill. While the State of Georgia presently has a coordinator and welcomes volunteer citizen lobbyist – no bill just yet!

http://www.workplacebullying.org/

http://www.healthyworkplacebill.org/

Over a quarter of Americans report being victim to workplace bullying at some point in their professional lives. Take the 2012 Workplace Bullying Online Survey and encourage others to do so as well. Results will be published and your participation will be one small step to assuring we all work within a fair and healthy environment.

Subscribe Today!

We know your busy working! Let the Altanta Workplace Examiner column come to you – direct to your inbox! You don’t want to miss news, resources, and tools that will help you maximize your current or future workplace experience.

http://www.workdoctorsurveys.com/wbi/startsurvey.php

This work week in history . . . . . . .

Today in 1741 - "The American Magazine," the first magazine in the U.S., was published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Tuesday in 1903 - The U.S. Department of Commerce and Labor was established.

Wednesday in 1933 - U.S. President-elect Franklin Roosevelt escaped an assination attempt in Miami. Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak was killed in the attack.

Thursday in 1968 - In the U.S., the first 911 emergency telephone system was inaugurated in Haleyville, AL.

National statistics tell us that an overwhelming number of America’s youth have poor standardized test scores and plummeting high school graduation rates.

Many of these concerns speak to our educational system woes but also have organizations like America’s Promise concerned about our future and its potential for an under-equipped and unprepared workforce.

In an America’s Promise report, nobel laureate Dr. James Heckman and researcher Dr. Favio Cunha discuss the significance of soft skills. They site these skills to be equal in significance to academic indicators with regards to successful entry and performance of youth assimilating into today’s workplace.

What are soft skills??

Soft skills are sets of personal attributes and behavioral competencies often associated with an individual’s Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ). They should function to promote constructive performance and interactions; enhancing ones career outlook.

Most importantly, Soft Skills should complement and be complemented by Hard skills (specific skill set, task performance, occupational requirements, and credentials).

The Mayors Youth Program

Atlanta’s Mayors Youth Program looks to be one step ahead, locally addressing this concern by nurturing future professionals. This program is a great opportunity for students to not only receive support in obtaining the necessary hard skills for tomorrow but also creating a base upon which their soft skills can flourish.

A proud sponsor and partner of The Mayors Youth Program is The Atlanta Society of Human Resources Management. This month, their network of professional volunteers will host workshops on ethics, interviewing, communication, time management, and interviewing.

What better way to foster soft and hard skills necessary for youth to successfully navigate and survive their awaiting workforce!

If you are or know of a soon to be graduating youth that attends the Atlanta Public School system or whose parent is a City of Atlanta worker encourage them to register and benefit from these invaluable resources.

Spotlight!: Workplace Health

The Workplace Bullying Institute is a strong advocate for the passing of The Healthy Workplace Bill. While the State of Georgia presently has a coordinator and welcomes volunteer citizen lobbyist – no bill just yet!

Over a quarter of Americans report being victim to workplace bullying at some point in their professional lives. Take the 2012 Workplace Bullying Online Survey and encourage others to do so as well. Results will be published and your participation will be one small step to assuring we all work within a fair and healthy environment.

Subscribe Today!

We know your busy working! Let the Altanta Workplace Examiner column come to you – direct to your inbox! You don’t want to miss news, resources, and tools that will help you maximize your current or future workplace experience.

This work week in history . . . . . . .

Today in 1741 - "The American Magazine," the first magazine in the U.S., was published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Tuesday in 1903 - The U.S. Department of Commerce and Labor was established.

Wednesday in 1933 - U.S. President-elect Franklin Roosevelt escaped an assination attempt in Miami. Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak was killed in the attack.

Thursday in 1968 - In the U.S., the first 911 emergency telephone system was inaugurated in Haleyville, AL.

conducting workshops on Ethics, Interviewing, Communication, Time Mgmt and practice interviews. Let me know if you would like to participate.

http://zenhabits.net/30-things-to-do-to-keep-from-getting-bored-out-of-your-skull-at-work/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_skills

http://www.americaspromise.org/Resources/Research-and-Reports/~/media/Files/About/ECEP%20Workforce%20Brief.ashx

http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Volunteers-are-wanted-Mayors-Youth-82782.S.91056683?trk=group_search_item_list-0-b-ttl&goback=%2Egmr_82782%2Egna_82782

http://www.mayorsyouthprogram.org/pdfdoc/SHRM%202.pdf

http://www.mayorsyouthprogram.org/default.asp