Youth in Transition Toolkit:

Youth in Transition Toolkit

Employment

Does the youth exhibit positive interpersonal skills?

Interpersonal skills include attributes such as:

Teamwork, cooperation and collaboration, including working effectively with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds
Listening (both active and passive) and respecting opinions
Demonstrating empathy and self-control
Demonstrating respect for self and others, including personal space and social norms
Conflict resolution

Awareness: Understand appropriate skills for interpersonal relationships and the importance of these skills in the work environment.
Exploration: Identify personal strengths, preferences, interests and needs related to interpersonal skills.
Preparation: Practice interpersonal skills at home, school and in the community.
Implementation: Use interpersonal skills successfully on the job.

Workplace readiness training

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: Soft skills to pay the bills is designed for youth development professionals as an introduction to workplace interpersonal and professional skills. The curriculum is targeted for youth ages 14 to 21 in both school and community environments.

Soft skills to pay the bills
: Workplace readiness skills from Virginia's CTE Resource Center provides lessons for teachers and other professionals focused around three core areas: personal qualities and abilities, interpersonal skills and professional competencies.