Training Time

3-6 Months

Job Training

1 Year

Training Skills

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Participant Gains

Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Employer Gains

Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
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Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
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Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
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English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.