Professional Skill Development

                         PROFESSIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT

BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Often wonder how you could make some extra income doing what you love? This class will walk you through understanding change, seizing opportunities and help you "stretch" your thinking. We will look to see if you have what it takes to be your own boss, predictors of success and personal qualifications. How to choose a product or service that will make you money, what business fits you, sources of start up money, sales and marketing essentials that will help you get started and succeed. We will talk about the "nuts and bolts" about business - licenses, permits, taxes, record keeping, insurance---and more.

JOB SEARCH & EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
Study of the skills required to obtain and maintain a job. Topics include standard applications for employment, interview procedures, working with placement agencies, personal appearance and attitudes, employer expectations, and employer/employee relations.