Work Ready for Career Success
ASPIRE WS serves high school juniors and seniors through a holistic training approach designed to support students in becoming work ready, paving the way for career success. WS/FCS students at participating high schools can enroll in the GWS Work Ready Credential program designed for students to gain transferrable knowledge and skills to actively demonstrate in the workplace to support the achievement of career goals.
ASPIRE WS currently operates in all WS/FCS high schools except for Early College and Middle College.
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Work-Ready Credential
Open to Juniors and Seniors
5 online learning modules, 1 full-day workshop
$100 JC Penney gift card for business attire upon completion
Students will gain skills to build a solid foundation of workplace readiness they can use in career planning and goal setting. Sessions include topics such as self-discovery, building a personal brand, communication, conflict management, professionalism, creating a resume, and connecting with local business professionals to talk about careers. The capstone session of the program is an employability workshop that includes programming led by local business professionals and educational institutions. Upon completion, students will receive a Work Ready credential from Greater Winston-Salem Inc.
Transportation and meals are provided.
ASPIRE WS currently operates in all WS/FCS high schools except for Early College and Middle College.
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