Soft Skills High - Career Readiness Program for High Schoolers

Preparing Students for Career and Life Success!

It’s no secret that Artificial Intelligence is changing the world and today’s work place in a very real and very rapid way. With more and more jobs lost to robots and automation every day, today’s employers are seeking more than technical ability and degrees. Paper smart is now just the start.

To be successful in the new Age of AI, new hires must possess a strong set of real people skills. Employers are looking for team players with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and who demonstrate resourcefulness and leadership in the workplace.

In short, they want employees who can really relate; who possess the essential career and life skills that AI can’t replace.

That’s where Soft Skills High comes in. Specifically designed to teach high school students how to relate in the workplace and the real world, Soft Skills High will give your students the real people skills set needed to meet and beat the AI challenge and succeed in career and life.

Here's how it works.

Get Ready, Prepared, Go!

Get Ready

The Soft Skills High journey begins with our Career and Life Essentials Course – an interactive, inspirational and fun online soft skills curriculum designed to get students ready for career and life success. CLE Course Modules include:

Attitude

Character

Diversity and Culture

It is not your aptitude but your attitude that will determine your success in and after high school. A positive attitude is the essence of life and career achievement, which is why the most successful companies hire for attitude and train for aptitude. Life produces extraordinary rewards for those who give in extraordinary ways. This seminar will show you how to soar to new heights with an attitude of gratitude that sees life's challenges as opportunities.

Work Ethics

Communication

Time Management

Appearance and Etiquette

Team Work

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Character

Good character does not just happen. We develop this, each and every day, by the choices we make in all we do. After completing this seminar, you will appreciate the importance of developing positive character traits and be able to explain their benefit in the workplace. You will also be able to recognize personality and behavior flaws that cause difficulties in all areas of our life.

Attitude

Character

Diversity and Culture

Work Ethics

Communication

Time Management

Appearance and Etiquette

Team Work

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Attitude

Communication

Character

Diversity and Culture

To effectively communicate, it is important to make certain that the people you are talking to clearly understand both your words and your actions. This seminar will focus on both verbal and nonverbal skills and present the essential elements of communication to help you become confident when communicating with others during school, work and life.

Work Ethics

Communication

Time Management

Appearance and Etiquette

Team Work

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Diversity and Culture

The process of cultural understanding challenges us to stop jumping to conclusions and stop making judgments about other people from our own set of cultural values. Instead, this seminar encourages you to learn about cultural differences so that you can understand why other people behave the way they do. Once you understand and appreciate differences, you can begin to more effectively socialize and work with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and bridge the cultural gap rather than make it even greater.

Attitude

Character

Diversity and Culture

Work Ethics

Communication

Time Management

Appearance and Etiquette

Team Work

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Time Management

Attitude

Character

Diversity and Culture

In this seminar, you will learn about the essence of time. Those who manage their time wisely lead well-rounded lives, accomplish more personally, as well as professionally, experience less stress and feel better about themselves. This seminar helps you develop strategies for delegating tasks, prioritizing, and increasing your efficiency.

Work Ethics

Communication

Time Management

Appearance and Etiquette

Team Work

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Appearance and
Etiquette

Attitude

Character

Diversity and Culture

Studies have shown that thirty seconds is all it takes for someone meeting you to form an entire list of impressions about your character and your abilities. In this seminar, we will discuss the importance of appearance, grooming, hygiene and etiquette in your everyday life.

Work Ethics

Communication

Time Management

Appearance and Etiquette

Team Work

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Team Work

Attitude

Character

Diversity and Culture

The ultimate goal of any school, organization, or workplace is to achieve overall effectiveness. In other words, the sum should be greater than its parts! Of course, we all want to succeed as individuals, but our primary focus should always be on the success of the organization as a whole. This requires teamwork. This seminar will discuss how you and the teams you are a part of, work together to display the “a ha!” - Amazing Hospitality Attitude.

Work Ethics

Communication

Time Management

Appearance and Etiquette

Team Work

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Attitude

Character

Diversity and Culture

The ability to think critically is one of the most important skills you can learn because good thinking leads to a better understanding of the world around you and your place in it. In this module, you will learn how to better think critically by asking questions and cultivating a genuinely curious attitude. You will learn that having your own point of view will help you make decisions, solve problems and communicate effectively.

Work Ethics

Communication

Time Management

Appearance and Etiquette

Team Work

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Work Ethics

Attitude

Character

Diversity and Culture

Good work ethics tell future employers what they might expect from students on the job. This module will introduce students to the importance of cultivating solid principles starting now. They will discover that a good work ethic can be the determining factor in how successful they are in school and in life today, and in the workplace tomorrow.

Work Ethics

Communication

Time Management

Appearance and Etiquette

Team Work

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Leadership

Attitude

Character

Diversity and Culture

A leader is effective because of who he or she is on the inside, and how those qualities are reflected on the outside. In this module, you will learn that you don’t have to have a special set of talents to take a leadership role in your life. Leadership is shown through your everyday action and interactions with others.

Work Ethics

Communication

Time Management

Appearance and Etiquette

Team Work

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Get Prepped

Designed to get students prepped to enter the workplace, Career PREP gives students the opportunity to put their new soft skills knowledge into practice while creating a Career PREP Portfolio that they can carry with them when it’s time to head out into the workplace and the world. Career PREP Badges include:

Career Exploration & Survey

Smart Goal Setting

Cover Letter

Resume Building

Interview Skills

Career Exploration & Survey, Smart Goal Setting, Cover Letter, Resume Building, Interview Skills

Go!

They’re ready. They’re prepped. And now it’s time to GO!

Equipped with their Career PREP Portfolios, students enrolled in Soft Skills Pro, our Industry Certification program, take their new soft skills knowledge to work!

Watch our Course Introduction Video.

Get a glimpse of our engaging online learning platform, interactive lessons, and practical exercises that can help you unlock your own or your students’ full potential to achieve success in both your personal and professional life. Join our community of learners and start your journey towards self-improvement today!

TESTIMONIALS

When I started this course, I did not know what to expect. I didn't imagine how it would change my perception and behavior towards high school life as well as in my personal life.

Student

It made me change my attitude with my school tasks, how to have more discipline and commitment.

Also, my ability to listen and observe has been improved every day.

Samuel S.

Student

It will never hurt me to focus on being kind, positive, and a good human, but will always benefit someone else.

I have learned that my soft skills not only better my relationships with others, but my relationship with myself.

Terry J.

During the course, I have learned a lot of different things. How to think critically, how to make a good impression, and many other things through the program.

Student

I think the skills I learned in this course will help me through the rest of high school and for future careers or education.

Being able to have this opportunity to learn about soft skills will truly help me in the future.

Isabella M.

Through this course I have learned how to dress for a job, become a leader, make a change, and how to work with teammates or as a team.

Student

Soft Skills has taught me a lot for life and my future.

Chloe P.

This course has helped me learn to be more inclusive and more understanding of others around me. To not think about myself but think about the place or "box" I'm putting certain people in.

Student

It has taught me how to be a strong leader, a good time manager, and a more well-rounded/open-minded person.

I am very excited to be able to use the tools I've learned throughout this course in my future occupation.

Savannah B.

Student

I really loved this course!

This course has not only told me what I need to fix but also how to fix it, my soft skills are now better than ever and I cannot be more grateful.

Jason

Soft Skills make the Hard Skills work

In today’s rapidly evolving world, hard skills are no longer sufficient to ensure success. While technical proficiency and knowledge are important, they must be complemented by a range of soft skills like communication, collaboration, adaptability, and empathy.

Hard skills are typically acquired through formal education, training, and experience. They are tangible and measurable, such as coding, engineering, or accounting. However, the world is not static, and hard skills can quickly become outdated in the face of new technologies, market trends, or social changes. Therefore, individuals and organizations need to develop a set of soft skills that allow them to navigate uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.

Soft skills are harder to define and measure, but they are no less important. Soft skills are the personal attributes that enable individuals to interact effectively with others, to manage their emotions and behaviors, and to adapt to changing situations. These skills are closely related to emotional intelligence and are essential for building positive relationships, fostering trust, and inspiring collaboration.

The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs report suggested that by 2020, complex problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, people management and emotional intelligence would be among the most important skills required in the workplace. The importance of these soft skills is often undervalued, and there is far less training provided for them than hard skills such as coding. Organizations seem to expect people to know how to behave on the job and the importance of skills such as taking initiative, communicating effectively and listening, which often is not the case. Therefore, soft skills are not a luxury but a necessity in today’s world. They complement and enhance hard skills, making individuals and organizations more effective, innovative, and resilient. It is crucial for educators, employers, and policymakers to recognize the value of soft skills and provide opportunities for their development. By investing in soft skills, we can build a more inclusive, sustainable, and thriving society.