#WorkReady

What Is This About?

#WorkReady is the second part of our #SkillsForLife series of specially-designed workshops for youth to develop adulting skills.

Our unique learning environment will take you through self-discovery, interactive sessions, hands-on training and simulations to make you work-ready.

Through #WorkReady, you will learn the intricacies of the workplace, know your worth, and keep your position secure within an organization.

How Long Is It?

This is a four (4) day intensive workshop as follows:

Day 1 #OnTime
Task and Time Management
(9:30am to 5:30pm)

Day 2 #Solved
Problem Solving with Simplexity
(9:30am to 5:30pm)

Day 3 #Teamwork
Teamwork and Collaboration
(9:30am to 5:30pm)

Day 4 #Communicate
Business Writing and Communication
(9:30am to 5:30pm)

Who Is It For?

You! If you are aged from 15 to 21 years old, have just completed your PT3, IGCSE, SPM, or any other high school or pre-university programme, this camp is for you!

What Will I Learn?

• • Managing your time and multiple tasks at the same time
  • Collaborating with a diverse team
  • Interpersonal communication skills for the workplace
  • Approach writing from a businessperson and professional’s perspective
  • Effective presentation skills

What’s The Plan? 

Day 1: #OnTime: Task and Time Management

• Planning, testing, tracking, and reporting various projects within a time limit
• Dealing with deadlines
• The secrets of multitasking
• Creating a work schedule and an effective time table

Day 2: #Solved: Problem Solving Using Simplexity

• Identifying problems
• Understanding interests of collaborators
• Evaluating options with consideration of others
• Brainstorming
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Day 3: #Teamwork: Working in Teams and Collaboration

• Establishing team goals
• Leveraging team members’ strengths
• Fostering cohesion between team members
• Understanding role clarity and task ambiguity
• Recognising, rewarding and celebrating collaborative behavior

Day 4: #Communicate: Business Communication and Presentation

• Using appropriate and suitable visual aids
• Forming a backup plan for presentations
• Building connection with the audience
• Using moderate and polite body gestures

Who Are My Facilitators?

You will be trained and mentored by Malaysiakini’s finest trainers, award-winning journalists and editors, as well as, diversely experienced management teams.