Work Readiness
What is Work Readiness?
Work readiness is the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to prepare to succeed in the workforce.
Work Readiness Skills
• The ability to maintain appointments and other commitments
• The ability to communicate well with support team & employers
• Time management skills
• Transportation management skills
• Medication management
• Stress and symptom management skills
• The ability to dress, groom, and present self appropriately and professionally
• The ability to develop concrete working hours of availability and non-availability
• The ability to develop at least 3 active professional references
• The ability to develop the ability to say no and practice appropriate boundaries
• The ability to develop realistic vocational goals/accommodations and meet employer expectations
• The ability to develop the ability to take direction from co-workers and supervisors
• The ability to develop the ability to cooperate well with others
• The ability to develop the ability to cooperate well with others
• The ability to develop the ability to take in reality-based feedback and constructive criticism
Community Connection staff will support and guide you with building and strengthening your work readiness skills through individual support, workshops and hands-on work experience programs.
Work Readiness Tools & Resources
Emotional Health
Emotional Awareness Training Course & Videos
Anger Management
10 Ways to Tame your Anger
Sleep Care
Developing Soft Skills Video
