Work Readiness Opportunities for Students
Solano County Office of Education facilitates a partnership between Solano County school districts, Chambers of Commerce, and the Solano County Workforce Development Board to offer a Work-Ready! Certification program for students.
Solano Work Ready! Program for Students
Solano Work Ready! Program for Students![]()
The Work-Ready! Certificate Program for students is a three week workshop providing over twenty hours of work related instruction and support. The program helps students locate job opportunities, learn interview skills and develop a resume. Workshop topics include: time management, resume writing, job search & application cover letters, work habits, customer service, teamwork, appropriate dress, interview techniques, and mock interviews.
TOP 10 WORK READY! SKILLS
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1. Demonstrate strong work ethic.
2. Be self-motivated and take initiative.
3. Represent professionalism in the workplace.
4. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
5. Collaborate efficiently with others.
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6. Present a positive attitude in the workplace.
7. Understand the importance of time management.
8. Deliver effective customer service.
9. Utilize appropriate workplace communication.
10. Value and respect individual differences and diversity.
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STUDENTS- HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Students can contact their school counselor to inquire about the next Work Ready! Certificate program offered by Solano County Office of Education at their school.
EMPLOYERS - HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Effective partnerships between education and employers can make areal difference to young people. Career Technical Education needs you!
Forms of involvement might include:
- Raising the general awareness of the "world of work" and preparing young people for the demands they will meet in the 21st century workplace
- Raise the career consciousness of students in particular sectors of the workforce
- Provide workplace experience either through job shadow opportunities or internships
- Becoming a guest speaker
- Providing a "hands-on" lesson in the classroom.
If you are interested in business partnerships or wish to volunteer, we welcome you! Please call our office at 707-399-4800.
For more information and other volunteer opportunities, please download the file above.
PRE-Apprenticeships
PRE-Apprenticeships![]()
PRE-Apprenticeships
Vacaville Unified School District and Ron DuPratt Ford have partnered on an automotive pre-apprenticeship program for Will C. Wood High School students enrolled in Automotive I and II courses. The program includes opportunities for student to job shadow and apply for a pre-apprenticeship in a variety of departments at Ron DuPratt.
