3. Day I - Employability and Life Skills - 17-05-24.pptx

Employability and life skills

1. ToT Training on : Employability and Life Skills Organized by: GIZ-STEP Program, in collaboration with Game Changers Consulting PLC 17 th – 19 th May, 2024 Elilley International Hotel, Addis Ababa

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3. Participant’s Introduction Pair with the person next to you, share your Personal information & introduce one another to the plenary: Name: Organization & Job Positions: Educational Background: Marital Status: Future plan : Which day U like most and why? Have you ever participated on e mployability and l ife s kills trainings ? Your experience in short?

4. Expectations Check Individually; Tell us at least three expectation from this ToT training? Stick them on the flipchart

5. Ground Rules Do’s and Not Do’s during the training? Setting up the training time and energizer

6. Objectives of the TOT Training 6 By the end of this training manual, participants should be able to : 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of employability and life skills in today's job market . 2. Identify key employability and life skills. 3. Apply theoretical knowledge in practical situations through case studies and group work. 4. Develop a positive attitude towards learning and work. 5. Recognize the benefits of developing employability and life skills.

7. Training Delivery Methods Presentation / Gap - Lecture Group discussions Brainstorming Practical Exercise Case story Role Playing Questioning and Answering Experience sharing

8. Day One - Employability and Life Skills Training

9. Day 1: Session Outlines Overview of Employability and Life skills Importance of Employability and life skills for career success Emotional Intelligence and self- awareness Communication skills Time management and Organization Critical thinking and problem solving skills Financial Literacy and money management

10. 1.2 Employability and Life skills Objective of the session: discover the information and abilities required for finding and maintaining employment. Train jobseekers with relevant skill sets that will help them in obtaining new jobs, improving their performance, perception of work, and having realistic expectations.

11. Group Work: What is Employability and Life Skills? When you hear the term employability and life skills , what are some of the terms that come to mind? D efine employability and life skills? What are the difference and similarities of employability and life skills? Why are the importance of employability and life skills students/graduates?

12. Employability and life skills are two distinct but interconnected concepts that are essential for individuals to succeed in their personal and professional lives.

13. Employability Skills: Employability skills are a set of skills that are valuable to employers and can help individuals to secure and maintain employment. This includes : Communication skill : verbal and written communication .active listenining,conflict resolution Teamwork and collaboration : Learning to work effectively with others, building relationships, communicating, and resolving conflicts Problem-solving and decision-making : Developing critical thinking problem-solving skills, including analyzing situations, identifying problems, and making informed decisions

14. Adaptability and flexibili ty Developing the ability to adapt to changing situations, priorities, and environments. Networking and building relationships : build professional networks, including networking, building relationships, and maintaining contacts

15. Life skills : set of skills that are essential for individuals to navigate their personal and professional lives Self-awareness and self-management Emotional intelligence and emotional regulation Time management & prioritization Goal-setting and planning Financial literacy and budgeting Health and wellness Stress management and coping strategies

16. 1.3 Importance of Employability and Life skills for career success : Secure and maintain employment Increased confidence Better work-life balance

17. Emotional intelligence is the capacity of a person to recognize and contextualize their own emotions and others emotion. This skill is important will be expressed as follows: to relieve stress communicate effectively overcome challenges defuse conflict in different situations of life 19

18. Plenary discussion   Discuss the emotions you might feel in the given situations . Situation 1. Your best friend invited you to her/his house on Saturday. But that morning, your friend’s mom calls and says that your friend is sick so the plan you two had is canceled. How do you feel? Situation 2 You’re planning to talk to your best friend, but when you get to him/her, she/he is already engaged with another person. How do you feel?

19. Emotional intelligence is the capacity of a person to recognize and contextualize their own emotions and the emotions of others. This skill is vital to relieve stress, communicate effectively, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict in different situations of life, including the workplace.

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21. Self-Awareness i s the overall understanding a person has about his/her identities (physical, emotional, cognitive images, strengths, and weaknesses, etc .). includes recognition of ourselves, our character, our strengths, and our weaknesses, desires, and dislikes. Helps to acknowledge our uniqueness and identify our talents. is the ability to recognize and understand our thoughts, feelings, and emotions. 23

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23. Communication skills Learning outcome/ participants will: Define the meaning of communication and describe its importance. Identify types of communication skills. Identify barriers to effective communication. Explain ways of improving communication skills. 25

24. Group Exercise : Stand in circle Listen carefully to what you hear from the person before you and repeat what you heard to the next person standing next to you share your thoughts regarding, why the communication break happens relate the game to real life situations and reflect how to avoid such distortion. 26

25. Plenary Discussion 1. how do you understand the term communication ? 2. What are the different types and methods of communication you know ? 27

26. Communication is a process of transmitting message ,information or views between peoples. The objective of every communication is to have people understand what we are trying to convey . is a two-way process . 28

27. Types of communication verbal and non-verbal communication . i)Verbal communication : refers to the form of communication in which a message is transmitted verbally i.e Oral or Written communication. II) Non-verbal Communication : refers to communication other than words. It may includes : Body language and platform skills. Facial Expression . 29

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29. Answer the following questions in plenary. Why is possessing effective communication skills necessary for everyone in their everyday life? What is the importance of effective communication skills for you as a job seeker? 31

30. The importance of Effective Communication skills 32

31. Groupexercise Be in a group and read the case story. Then , discuss the following questions and forward your thoughts. What was the problem that prevented Yeshi from doing what he was instructed? If you were Yeshi , what would you have done in this situation ? 33

32. Yeshi in Lebanon When Yeshi went to Lebanon, he was 18 years old. He was employed as a driver in Beirut but didn’t speak English or Arabic. The next morning, his employer gave him instructions in English before she went out. Yeshi nodded in response signaling as if he understood the instruction. However, he couldn’t perform any of what his employer had instructed. When the employer came back, she saw that Yeshi had not done any of what she had asked him to do in the morning. Furious, she immediately terminated Yeshi’s contract. 34

33. There are many communication barriers . These barriers can stall or distort communication; therefore, attention must be paid to overcoming these barriers. Some of the common barriers are Lack of language skills Misunderstanding Use of difficult words Poor clarity of speech or message Lack of attention Different assumptions (e.g. thinking of oneself as always being right) Different points of view Conflicting body language 35

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35. Time management and organization Learning outcomes : Identify the skills required to manage time effectively. Explain how to organize, plan, and divide time. 37

36. Plenary sessions what are the myths about time and explain what refers too? Time is unique . It is the only resource every person has in equal amounts, 24 hours a day. Time is perishable . You cannot really save time. You can “lose it or use it.” A problem with time as a resource is that you cannot borrow minutes from one day and use them the next day. 38

37. Time is a measure . When time is discussed, many people think first of the clock. Being on time for work, school, and appointments, and for payments such as rent and bills, is a necessity for almost everyone today. Time has a birr value . An old proverb tells us, “ Time is money .” It is to say: It takes time to earn money. It takes time to develop new resources. It takes time to get the most from your shopping birr. Time has other values . We need time for rest, leisure, and personal renewal, as well as for families, friends, neighbors, and our community. 39

38. Reflect on your personal time wasters and the effort you used to overcome them . What activity or habit do you feel is your biggest time waster? How does this time waste impact your productivity or progress towards your goals? Have you made any attempts to address or overcome this time waster? What strategies or techniques have you used to mitigate or eliminate this time waster? 40

39. Excessive Social Media Use : increase risk of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, social isolation, poor sleep quality, and body image dissatisfaction. Not Prioritizing: Prioritizing what is important to us is the best step in using the time effectively. Procrastinating : Someone who constantly puts things off or waits until the last minute. Forgetting to Plan : Lack of planning can cost you valuable time 41

40. the Priority Matrix 42

41. Exercise Which of my tasks needs to be done within the next 48 hours? (Those are the ‘Urgent’ tasks) Of the urgent tasks, which ones are more important? (It is a good idea to list your tasks in order of importance, rather than giving them an absolute ‘important/not important’ distinction) Of the non-urgent tasks, which ones are more important? (Again, it is a good idea to list them in order, rather than giving them an absolute distinction.) 43

42. Summary Managing time effectively is essential to maximize performance. Time management is one of the keys to superior work outcomes, professional growth, and a more fulfilled and happy life . Time management most definitely outweighs all the risks and troubles of learning. 44

43. Critical thinking and Problem solving skills Learning Outcome Identify what problem-solving skill is. Describe the different methods of problem-solving skills. Identify methods appropriate for specific problems. 45

44. Critical Thinking - is the process of objectively analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information and arguments systematically and logically . It involves actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning, or communication. Activity Example:1 All rich people are happy, Money solves my problem 2 Women cannot be a leader. Or HIV transmits through mosquito or saliva. 3. You are in a debate that social science is better than Natural science why Because it is easy. 46

45. Activity Example:1 All rich people are happy, Money solves my problem 2 Women cannot be a leader. Or HIV transmits through mosquito or saliva . 3. You are in a debate that social science is better than Natural science why Because it is easy 47

46. What is Problem-Solving Skill? These are skills that enable you to identify problems, brainstorm and analyze answers, and implement the best solutions. Approaches to Problem-Solving - There are different kinds of steps used to solve problems both at work and in life. Here are two examples : 48

47. S.O.D.A.S . is one of the steps or techniques that can be followed while we try to solve a problem. It is an acronym for a simple problem-solving method that is easy to remember. It stands for: S = Situation : any situation or problem an individual faces that has to be solved. O = Options: List of alternatives that an individual can consider as a potential solution for handling the situation or problem. D = Disadvantage s : The adverse effect or negative consequence of the option considered as an alternative solution. A = Advantages: The benefits of the proposed options. S = Solution: the best solution for the situation to be applied and practiced. 49

48. Situation : You have a busy schedule and find it challenging to fit in regular exercise. Options : Generate different options for incorporating exercise into your routine. Disadvantages : Consider the potential disadvantages or challenges associated with each option: Advantages : Evaluate the advantages or benefits of each option: Solution : Based on the evaluation of options, disadvantages, and advantages, you can choose the most suitable solution. 50

49. Be in a group and read the case scenario. Some groups use the SODAS method to solve the given problem in the scenario and the rest of the groups use the second method to address the problem in the scenario. Note your discussion on the flip chart very well showing the steps clearly. Then, post the flipchart on the wall, the groups who use the first method gather on the right side of the room and the rest of the groups who use the second method gather on the left side of the room. Finally, in an alternative manner the two groups (Right and Left) forward ideas on how they attempt to solve the problem indicated in the case scenario 51

50. Birtukan is working in a hotel as a waitress and has been approached by her immediate supervisor for dating. Birtukan has got this job after a long and breathtaking struggle as she has to support her poor family too. If she does not accept the date, she feels that she is going to miss her work. Birtukan starts to worry again about the fate of the family and herself if she loses her job. 52

51. Takeaway Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills is crucial as it demonstrates your ability to handle challenges and contribute effectively in the workplace. These skills are essential in the workplace as they enable you to: Identifying the problem analyzing possible solutions, and Determining the best course of action 53

52. 2.5 FINANCIAL LITERACY AND MONEY MANAGEMENT 2.5.1 Financial literacy: is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing . 2.5.2 Money management: refers to the processes of budgeting, saving, investing, spending, or otherwise overseeing the  capital  usage of an individual or group. 54

53. Factor influences your money decision the most. Emotions: Was it how you felt looking at the item – that is, your emotional response? Friends and Peers: Was it your friends – and what you thought they would think about your choice – that is, some kind of “peer pressure” affecting your decision? Customs, Traditions, and Habits: Was it because it was the style of clothes that you have always tended to wear in the past – that is, your custom, tradition, habit, or just falling in line with past choices? 55

54. Family Members: Did your parents, siblings, or other family members have any influence on your choice – that is, what they would think and how they would react? Latest Styles and Fads : Was it because of any latest style or fad – that is, trying to stay current and with current trends? Advertising : Was it because of any commercial, ad, promotion, or celebrity endorsement that you saw that had an impact on you – that is, some form of advertising? Incentives: Was it because of a “sale” that was on or a discount coupon that you had – that is, some kind of incentive provided by the store to make you buy that product? Your Values and Confidence : Was it because of what you thought ? 56

55. Understanding Want VS Need: - Ideally, this is something you should understand before learning about financial skills. Basic needs are the things that allow us to sustain day-to-day life, everything else is a want, whether we think we need it or not. When money’s tight, wants have to wait! Understanding how to Plan and Maintain a Budget : This skill is a foundation of financial health at every age and one of the essential financial skills for young adults. A budget is simply a way to understand how much money you have coming in, going out, and where it’s going. 57

56. Using the table, make a mark in the last column how important/urgent each financial goal is (e.g., first/immediate, second, third FINANCIAL GOALS This could be paying off debt, buying a new shoe, starting a small business, or funding education.) AMOUNT This could be a specific birr amount TIMELINE This could be a short-term goal (within the next year), medium-term goal (within 3-5 years), or long-term goal (more than 5 years). PRIORITY Rank them in order of priority based on your circumstances and aspirations Individual Exercise Using the table, make a mark in the last column how important/urgent each financial goal is (e.g., first/immediate, second, third …) 58

57. Financial literacy and Money management skills are the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. Applying these skills will help you achieve your goals associated with your finances. 59

58. 3 things you gained 2 things you will use in your VGC center right away 1 thing you want to learn more about 3-2-1 Evaluation/wrap-up for the day

59. End of Day 1