Programs of Study
WK101
Workforce Skills Development: WKO 101
A 1-credit-hour course that meets high school CCRI requirement and is required for any technical degree or certificate. The course is taught onsite at area high schools.
Employability
- Content & Skills desired by Industry Partners
- ~84% of Employers consider 21st Century skills crucial for hiring
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Most Valuable Skills:
- Communication (25%)
- Problem Solving (21%)
- Time Management (19%)
- Communication Teamwork
- Professional Expectations
- Career Exploration
- Resume Writing
- Problem-Solving
- Ethics
- College Exploration
- Job Preparation
- Interview Skills
- Dual Enrollment eligible
- Must be scheduled directly through a WKO 101 instructor
- Hybrid design with required in-person seat time
- 2.0 GPA requirement
- Must apply to GSCC (Free)
- Requires approval from a counselor or school administrator
Course Objectives:
WKO 101: Workplace Skills Development I
Course Outline:
- Module 1: Communication
- Module 2: Problem Solving & Teamwork
- Module 3: Ethics & Professional Expectations
- Module 4: Exploring Your Field
- Module 5: Job Preparation
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Meghan Prendergast
Career Technical & Workforce
Development Manager
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Jessica Millican
Workplace Skills Instructor
