1. Yes! Employment is a reality, So why isn’t education enough Skills pay the Bills Presented by: Lance Kaldor

2. The Basics What do we think and what do we teach Perception Here is what I think I know Research Here is what is really known Comparison Reality, Hope, and Location

3. What employer’s want Education and experience Bachelors vs. Associates and 2 yrs. Experience PTE Alternative Educations Idaho Career information Idaho Dept. of Labor WIAO programs Summer Development Programs

4. What employer’s want Soft Skills and Leadership According to the 2007 Every Promise, Every Child: Turning Failure into Action report, a large percentage of young people preparing to enter the workforce over the next two decades are significantly lacking in the “soft” or applied skills — such as teamwork, decision-making, and communication — that will help them become effective employees and managers. In addition, in a Job Outlook 2008 survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE), the top characteristics looked for in new hires by 276 employer respondents were all soft skills: communication ability, a strong work ethic, initiative, interpersonal skills, and teamwork. Lastly, the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) found that while credentials (degrees and certificates) are important, it is the development of soft skills (those that are more social than technical) that is critical to developing a strong, vibrant workforce. Interestingly, research also suggests that soft skills are not just important for first-time employees. According to a poll released in June 2008 by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), many workplace soft skills have become more important for the experienced professional. These skills include critical thinking/problem solving, leadership, professionalism/work ethic, teamwork/collaboration, and adaptability/flexibility. Retrieved 07/06/2015 from http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/softskills.pdfhttp://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/softskills.pdf

5. Researchable Facts Top ten long term projections First level o Second level  Third level  Fourth level

6. Hot Jobs Header First level o Second level  Third level  Fourth level

7. Hot Jobs w/ less than HS Header First level o Second level  Third level  Fourth level

8. Labor can help o Employment solutions o Resumes o Interviews o Programs o In school and out of school programs o Idaho Career Information System

9. Labor can help New IdahoWorks system o All new registration system o In depth job matching o Resume Development matches to jobs o Employers can search for job seeker that meets needs

10. Connections Know you Know them Know the theories Know the resources Know the opportunities

11. References o LMI Idaho retrieved 07/09/2015 http://lmi.idaho.gov/projections o Skills to pay the bills: leadership Retrieved 07/06/2015 from http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/softskills.pdf http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/softskills.pdf QUESTIONS??????????????????????????????????QUESTIONS