Workforce Skills

Workforce Readiness is an introductory course to prepare workforce entrants and early careerists with the basic skills necessary to be successful in the workplace. Over the 5-week course, students will engage with media, articles, activities, case studies and assignments that will encourage and prepare them for an entry level position with the necessary skills to succeed in the workforce. Credit for this course is not applicable toward graduation and is not offered for academic credit.

What does it take to be competitive in the modern workforce? What qualities do you have that a robot can't replace? And how can you take control of your own success?
In this course, we will introduce you to a set of essential skills for excelling in school, work and life. You will explore the application of these key competencies and behaviors. Learning these skills will build the foundation for your educational journey at Strayer and your future career path.

Confidence is one of the essential skills employers are looking for in today’s workforce. Learning to cultivate and apply your confidence will give you a critical advantage on your path to career success. In this course, Queen Latifah and a host of other instructors will teach you how to use confidence to overcome setbacks, take risks and make decisions that will help you achieve your professional dreams. Join us to get The Confidence Advantage with Queen Latifah.