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Skills To Pay The Bills

Skills to Pay the Bills is a curriculum developed by the U.S. Department of Labor to help teach youth and adults soft skills as well as workforce readiness. This is a modular, hands-on curriculum with engaging activities that focus on six key skill areas: communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking and professionalism. 


Why should you take this training course?
  • Enhance effective communication with coworkers and employers
  • Develop leadership skills to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Develop presentation skills to enhance self-confidence and relationships
  • Increase creativity and collaborative outcomes through brainstorming and problem solving strategies


Modules:

  • Communication

    • Learn when and how to communicate in a business setting

  • Enthusiasm and Attitude

    • Learn how to turn negative thinking into positive thinking
    • Learn how to display and discuss enthusiasm during an interview and on the job

  • Teamwork

    • Know how to lead and follow and when it takes practice
    • Know how essential career growth and advancement is to the company

  • Networking

    • Build and maintain informational relationships or exchange information that is supportive of the professional or career goals

  • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

    • Ability to use knowledge, facts and data to effectively solve workplace problems
    • Know how to use these skills in a variety of settings

  • Professionalism

    • Focus on the five previous skills in a broader framework
    • Teach the importance of knowing and using each skill for workplace success
The Facts
  • Communication skills rank first among a job candidate’s “must have” skills
  • Employers promote employees who not only produce, but motivate others in the workplace
  • The ability to work as part of a team is one of the most important skills in today’s job market
  • 80% of available jobs are not advertised. The jobs are often referred to as the “hidden job market”
  • Employers want new workers to be responsible, ethical, team oriented and to possess strong interpersonal skills.


Skills to Pay the Bills is offered in Eau Claire, Menomonie and Trempealeau County.