Course Details
Workforce Fundamentals
This course introduces students to the skills needed to build a successful career in today’s modern job market. This course emphasizes the importance of professionalism in all work environments and jobs. In addition to this, the individual modules of this course go into detail on specific skills that are needed in the workplace such as: reading comprehension, critical thinking, mathematical skills, basic computer skills, and soft skills. Being able to apply these skills to the real world will make students more employable and more successful in their jobs. Overall, this course provides an opportunity for students to learn about professionalism and how it can affect future employment opportunities, and provides them with the knowledge needed to progress their career in manufacturing or any field.
Estimated Time
Approximately
Recommended Prerequisites
Basic Reading Comprehension, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Internet Browsing Skills
What You’ll Learn
Course Module Listing
Overview
Pre-Course Survey
Course Introduction
Course Outline
Reading Comprehension
Introduction
What is Reading Comprehension?
The SQ3R Model
Strategies for Expanding Meaning
Building Vocabulary
Summary
Assessment
Locating Information
Introduction
Reading for Information
Locating Information in Visual Representations of Data
Charts
Diagrams
Maps
Gauges
Bill of Materials
Blueprints
Summary
Assessment
Critical Thinking / Analytic Skills
Introduction
What is Critical Thinking?
Core Skills of Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Summary
Assessment
Basic Math
Introduction
Numbers
Whole Numbers
Fraction Notation and Simplification
Decimals
Ratios, Proportions, and Rates
Summary
Assessment
Mathematical Applications
Introduction
Basic Money Mathematics
Measurement
Basic Geometry
Statistics and Graphs
Summary
Assessment
Introduction to Computing
Introduction
What is a Computer?
How Does a Computer Work?
Basic computing concepts
Basic computing
Going online
Summary
Assessment
Computer Application and Skills – Word
Introduction
Getting Started
Basic Functions
Adding and Formatting Text
Adding Graphics and Tables
Summary
Assessment
Computer Application and Skills – PowerPoint
Introduction
Getting Started
Viewing a Presentation
Creating a Basic Presentation
Adding Effects
Printing a Presentation
Summary
Assessment
Computer Application and Skills – Excel
Introduction
Getting Started
Entering and Editing Data
Creating Charts and Graphs
Summary
Assessment
Basic Employability
Introduction
Starting the Process
Job Descriptions
Writing a Resume
Writing a Cover Letter
Job Search Process
Filling Out an Application
The Screening Interview
Additional Screening Processes
Summary
Assessment
Professional Work Ethic
Introduction
What is Professionalism?
Competence
Honesty and Integrity
Self-Management
Appearance and Presentation
Attitude
Summary
Assessment
Review
Exam