Incumbent Working Training

In survey after survey – local, national, and international – employers in technical fields say the same thing consistently and continuously: a major reason for new employee attrition and lack of advancement is that they are lacking many of the so-called “soft skills”. These include:

• Interpersonal skills (i.e. dealing with co-workers and Customers)
  
  
• Written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills)
  
  
• Teamwork and collaboration skills (i.e. working in teaming environments and collaborating with associates or other companies)
  
  
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (i.e. applying knowledge and experience to new and unique problems)
  
  
• Self-management/motivation skills (i.e. working with little or no supervision)
  
  
• Contextual knowledge of work responsibilities (what effects does my work have on other parts of the company and the company as a whole)

Is your company experiencing these kinds of issues with existing (incumbent) employees – either new or seasoned? Through the CATEP grant and the Corporate Learning Division (CLD) of Arapahoe Community College, assistance may be available for your company! CATEP and the CLD are currently engaged in a survey to determine the soft skill needs of local industry. The CLD is housed at the University Center at Chaparral (located at Chaparral High School in Parker) and will be offering classes for your employees based on the results of this survey.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SOLUTION BY BECOMING INVOLVED!