The Lifeskills Programme
For Modern and Advanced Apprenticeships
Background
Since 1999 we have been working with non-graduates and apprentices aged 16 to 21. The Lifeskills Programme was designed for a leading UK engineering company.
Lifeskills Part I
This part of the programme addresses the following areas:
- Personality profiling – this teaches the person about him/herself and why other people are different
- Learning styles – what works for one person may not work for another
- Communication skills – a vital element when working in teams
- Team work – strengths and weaknesses when working in a team
- Personal development plan – guiding each individual’s personal development
These topics above provide a foundation in Lifeskills
Lifeskills Part II
This part of the programme takes them to a different level by introducing subjects like:
- Project management - project planning and execution
- Negotiation - negotiating to produce win-win results
- Cultural awareness - understanding how cultural differences can affect the outcome
- Advanced presentation - use of voice and posture to deliver high impact presentations
- Emotional intelligence and leadership - coping and leading in the modern world
During this phase, the young people execute a community project which simulates a business environment.
Each individual leaves the programme knowing more about him/herself and how to work with others.
