Communication Skills
Learn About Visionz Training Curriculum
The Visionz training program, a comprehensive, interactive curriculum that combines a technology supported and instructor-led classroom curriculum with a powerful e-portal designed to empower disadvantaged, disengaged and at-risk young adults, aged 12-24. It provides them with the critical work place "soft" and professional skills they will need to be successful in life. These skills include communication, social and professional etiquette, financial literacy, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking. The curriculum will also include workforce preparation, technology and entrepreneurship training.
Life Skills Development
Participants will have the skills needed to be productive learners and earners in the workplace.
Financial Literacy
To help youth, who are typically outside the financial mainstream, learn the basic skills of handling their finances.
Workforce Preparation
Students learn about themselves, their strengths and weaknesses, for a particular career.
Social Media Mastery
Students will learn how to use social media responsibly; to prevent bullying, to protect privacy, showcase themselves and more.
Youth Course Objectives
Life Skills Development
How should one act in a business setting? What does it take to build a professional image? Do you have the ability to effectively manage your personal responsibilities? In this course, students will learn how to shine and thrive in their professional, social, and personal situations by demonstrating their skills in communication, attitude and enthusiasm, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking.
Financial Literacy
In this portion, students will learn the basic skills of managing their money and finance enabling them to do everything from handling bills to saving for the future. Students who complete the course will leave knowing how to budget, plan, and even set aside money for the unexpected.
Workforce Preparation and Entrepreneurship
This part of the curriculum helps young people navigate the world of work. Students are provided instruction on resume writing, interviewing, career exploration, employability skills and skills needed to obtain and retain a job and entrepreneurship basics. Our goal is to provide the skills training, direct work experience, life support and mentoring relationships that will have a life-long impact on students' career development.
Social Media Mastery
Most young people use social media to communicate and carry on relationships, but it takes real practice, knowledge, and discipline to effectively master Facebook, Twitter, and the many other social platforms. From creating job search-friendly posts to crafting important relationships via social media, young people will leave the program much more experienced in leveraging this technology.