Although the nationwide unemployment rate averages about 10%, that rate for 2009’s high school graduates is as high as 35% (according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor). This startling statistic is a wakeup call that our school-aged children have to do more than earn an education so they can someday perform the job they want; they also need to learn how to find, secure and keep it.
That’s what makes QuickCert’s new Employability Skills Training so timely. Developed and taught by a 30-year Human Resources vet, the 12-lesson course provides students with the know-how they need to secure long-term employment; and includes insider tips on resume preparation, job seeking, interviewing, acceptable work habits, coping with criticism and career management. Plus, the course’s interactive exercises will ensure your child has his or her own resume and networking list ready to go by the time it’s over.
With more than 15 million people out of work, your child needs every edge he or she can get to be competitive in a tight job market. Sharp employability skills can help him or her stand out to hiring managers filling a limited number of jobs … so can strong and demonstrable computer skills.
“Young adults new to job hunting have it tough,” says Kurt Hoernlein, QuickCert CEO and father to Barry (a recent high school grad).
“Not only do they have to find a job,” Hoernlein continues, “but then potential employers put them through a battery of tests to prove they have both the knowledgebase – and the ability to use the tools – to do it.”
No matter the type of job, at the overwhelming majority of corporations those “tools” include Microsoft Office’s Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.
These writing, database, presentation and emailing computer programs are sometimes taught as school curriculum; but not always. And when they are, it’s not necessarily done so with on-the-job use in mind. For these reasons, QuickCert also provides training for Microsoft Office’s entire suite of applications (either individually or in a combination pack).
The Employability Skills and Microsoft Office Training courses range from $99 – $299, are designed for self-paced learning and are available through the Internet or on DVDs. This makes learning inexpensive, flexible and convenient; whether you prefer to guide your child through each lesson or let him or her learn around other studies and recreation.
Find out how QuickCert can help prepare your child today for the career he or she wants tomorrow. Call one of their Career Advisors at (888) 840-2378 and mention this article; or get started with a free demo lesson by visiting www.QuickCert.com/HomeSchool.