Essential Skills Training
Essential Skills are basic skills that make it possible to learn other skills and allow newcomers to participate fully in the workplace and in the community. Through a series of formal workshops and fun activities we will develop the following skills:
COMMUNICATION
- read and understand information presented in a variety of forms (e.g., words, graphs, charts, diagrams)
- write and speak so others pay attention and understand
- listen and ask questions to understand and appreciate the points of view of others
- share information using a range of information and communications technologies (e.g., voice, e-mail, computers)
- use relevant scientific, technological, and mathematical knowledge and skills to explain or clarify ideas
MANAGE INFORMATION
- locate, gather, and organize information using appropriate technology and information systems
- access, analyze, and apply knowledge and skills from various disciplines
USE NUMBERS
- decide what needs to be measured or calculated
- observe and record data using appropriate methods, tools, and technology
- make estimates and verify calculations
THINK AND SOLVE PROBLEMS
- assess situations and identify problems
- seek different points of view and evaluate them based on facts
- identify the root cause of a problem
- be creative and innovative in exploring possible solutions
- evaluate solutions to make recommendations or decisions
- implement solutions
- check to see if a solution works, and act on opportunities for improvement
WORK SAFELY
- be aware of personal and group health and safety practices and procedures, and act in accordance with them
