Life vs. Business

 

• Self Identification (Who are you?) Personality Development (4 weeks)

 

       Personal Perception (What is a man?)

       African History

       Dress for Success

       Personal Hygiene

       Effective Communication

       Public Speaking

       Verbal & Nonverbal (Body Language)

       Standard English Acquisitions

       Recognize stressors surrounding your job search and personal life

       Develop life business plan

       Structure time and practice time management

 

• Social Skills/Grace (4 weeks)

 

       Basic Manners

       Attitudes

       Behavior/Socially (Acceptable-Unacceptable)

       Workplace / Home

       Ability to work as a team member and also team leader

       Leadership

       Ability to work in a diverse group

       Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

       Systematic planning

       Ability to give and follow directions

       Business Language / Ebonics

 

 

• Job Readiness (3 weeks)

 

       Interview tips

       Take employment tests

       Preparation for interviews

       How do I dress for successful interview?

       Sharpening listening skills

       Be prepared for board or “community interview”

       Interpret body language

       How to answer questions

       Evaluate others as well as yourself.

       Asking appropriate questions for employer

       Analyze rejection subsequent to interview

       Workplace Behavior

       Phone Etiquette

 

Success of Living will be broken up into modules weekly. Students will be taught and learn in groups. They will use the Learn, Do, Teach method to insure higher retention of information. Some of the module lessons of Success of Living include: