#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.