Advertising Feature (HRDC) says there is one basic skill that needs to be realized, “When you come right down to it, they have ta be able to read and write. One of the main issues today is literacy. People can be technologically savvy, but can they read?” According to Groves, attitude plays a huge role in the workplace. Cases where university graduates are out of a job while someone with a Grade 10 education is a virtual success, is usually due to attitude and, quite often, diversity of skills, This has led education facilities, such as BCIT, Kwantlen University College, and others, to take a look at the methods they use to teach students how to effectively make the. transition from the classroom =. to the workplace. As part of iss degree programs Kwantlen has recently incorporated 12 basic employability skills: _ problem solving; oral skills; interpersonal sills; teamwork and leadership; “personal management and ke fepreneurial . skills; twriting, ” reading and “Information skills; visual ‘fiteracy; = mathematical skills; intercultural skills; technological skills; and, citizenship and — global perspective skills. A recent study released by HRDC shows a short- term structural shift in employment trom goods production to the service degree, which means at least two or more years of post-secondary education, The service, tourism and retail, industries are no exception. Computer literacy is one “Computer literacy is ene of the major skill requirements in the present day and future job markets.” sector; however, — the demand for computer system analysts, program- mers and computer engineers continues to rise. There is also a growing demand for network specialists, managers in horticulture, agriculture and salespeople specializing in financial planning and mutual finds. In the long term fore- cast, nurses, teachers, and other professional and trade people will be in short supply as aby boomers begin to retire in large numbers. The majority _. of these Professions require a degree of computer literacy and diversification skills. Another shitting trend is employers asking for a certificate, diploma or Opening Doors to New Career * Accounting Assistant * Administrative Assistant © Business Fundamentals * Legal Secretarial » Medical Office Assistant © Office Assistant of the major — skill requirements in the present day and future job markets. A number of computer program = courses are available for upgrading or taking a cefresher. Basic business planning courses should be considered in order to understand the industry. Technical and trades are moving to computer-generated equipment and upgrading is available = through community colleges and often through the present employer. current on business trends is one method = of realizing upcoming change — in marker skill requirements. Common to almost all contemporary work is the requirement for increased sophistication of skills: the ability to communicate well, to analyze critically, to work as a team member, to manage one’s self and to learn independently. But the most important skill that needs to be at its peak performance is the ability to read and write. To prepare for the job market, it’s important to research the needs of the market and the community at large. Job market trends and their skill requirements are available — through HRDC. Education facilities have information on whether they incorporate employability skills in their programs. 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