Career Readiness

Youth Work Permit

To obtain a Youth Employment Certificate (work permit), visit the website below and follow the instructions.

Students must already have a job offer to complete the form. Students will complete the form online. Work permits will be available to print and/or save when completed. There are no signatures, documents, or other information needed for the school.

Essential Employability Skills

What is an Essential Employability Skill?

Just as the name implies, an essential employability skill is any skill that prepares you for being an employee.

These six skills were introduced at the 2019 NC CTE Summer Conference. They are Communication, Ethics, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Resource Management and Teamwork.

Professionalism

Self-motivation
Positive attitude and enthusiasm
Receiving constructive feedback
Responsibility for behavior and work
Effectively manage work/life balance
Punctual, reliable and demonstrate follow through on commitments
Self-advocacy and high-quality work standards

<br><a class="hide_youtube_embed_link" href="https://gcs.instructure.com/courses/192029/pages/essential-employability-skills#">Minimize Video</a></br></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1><strong>Ethics</strong></h1> <ul> <li> <h2>Honesty, integrity, fairness and respect in communications and personal behavior and decision making</h2> </li> <li> <h2>"Do the right thing"</h2> </li> <li/> </ul> <h1><strong>Teamwork</strong></h1> <ul> <li> <h2>Seek ways to increase team member contributions</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Respect differing opinions and demonstrate flexibility</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Respect and support team members</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Value and appreciate diversity</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Visibly contribute ideas</h2> </li> <li/> </ul> <h2><a href="https://gcs.instructure.com/courses/192029/pages/essential-employability-skills" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Teamwork Video</a></h2> <h1><span class="screenreader-only">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="youtube_holder"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sMFh9QYFh2I?autoplay=1&amp;rel=0&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" width="425" height="344" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""/></span></h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1><strong>Communication</strong></h1> <ul> <li> <h2>Accurate exchange of information and ideas</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Giving constructive feedback</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Identify audience needs and prepare for desired outcome</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Practice active listening</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Write and speak effectively and clearly</h2> </li> </ul> <h2><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=100&amp;v=X0voPlW2pSs&amp;feature=emb_logo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Communication</a></h2> <ul> <li> <h2><span class="youtube_holder"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X0voPlW2pSs?autoplay=1&amp;rel=0&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" width="425" height="344" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""/></span></h2> </li> </ul> <h1><strong>Resource Management</strong></h1> <ul> <li> <h2>Manage time and resources</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Break down projects into tasks with timelines</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Understand reliable and valid information</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Plan and facilitate effective meetings and work plans</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Visibly anticipate and plan for possible obstacles and setbacks</h2> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1><strong>Problem Solving</strong></h1> <ul> <li> <h2>Consider options to solve the challenge</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Ability to identify potential challenges and causes/effects</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Ability to acquire, organize, manage and interpret information and effects of various options</h2> </li> <li> <h2>Thoughtfully investigate causes of challenges</h2> </li> </ul> <h2><a href="https://gcs.instructure.com/courses/192029/pages/essential-employability-skills" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Problem Solving Video</a></h2> <p><span class="youtube_holder"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hPiI44XEKgs?autoplay=1&amp;rel=0&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" width="425" height="344" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""/></span>&nbsp;</p> <h1>&nbsp;</h1> <p>&nbsp;</p></div></fs_content>

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Career Readiness

Youth Work Permit

To obtain a Youth Employment Certificate (work permit), visit the website below and follow the instructions.

NC Department of Labor

Students must already have a job offer to complete the form. Students will complete the form online. Work permits will be available to print and/or save when completed. There are no signatures, documents, or other information needed for the school.

Essential Employability Skills

What is an Essential Employability Skill?

Just as the name implies, an essential employability skill is any skill that prepares you for being an employee.

These six skills were introduced at the 2019 NC CTE Summer Conference. They are Communication, Ethics, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Resource Management and Teamwork.

Professionalism

Self-motivation

Positive attitude and enthusiasm

Receiving constructive feedback

Responsibility for behavior and work

Effectively manage work/life balance

Punctual, reliable and demonstrate follow through on commitments

Self-advocacy and high-quality work standards

Professionalism

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