FW: Disability.gov Update: DOL's Office of Disability Employment Policy Releases New Soft Skills Curriculum for Young Workers

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From: Disability.gov DOL's Office of Disability Employment Policy Releases New Soft Skills Curriculum for Young WorkersThe U.S. Department of Labor has released " Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success, " a collection of career development exercises and activities to help sharpen the communication and other " soft skills " of young workers, including those with disabilities. The curriculum covers communication, networking, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking and professionalism. It was based on a survey of businesses to figure out the most important skills for young workers. This information was recently added to Disability.gov. To learn more visit https://www.disability.gov/employment/news_%26_events. For more resources on youth employment visit http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/Resources.pdf. Looking for information about organizations, programs and services near you? Visit Disability.gov’s Information by State section.