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WORKFORCE READINESS
Sharing our business expertise strengthens our leadership skills, advances the human resources profession, and helps develop a skilled workforce in our community.
As Human Resources Professionals, we recognize how important a well-prepared workforce is for American business. We are very proud of our multi-faceted Workforce Readiness Program, Ready- Set- Work!
Our Mid-Hudson Valley SHRM Chapter is committed to share member expertise, knowledge and resources and to participate with community partners in helping young people and adults to:
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Understand the needs of the business world
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Identify career options
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Prepare for success in today’s workplace
To volunteer or learn more please contact Workforce Readiness Chair,
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Volunteer!
How YOU can make a difference...
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JA
Junior Achievement
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FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America
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Job Shadowing
Help young people explore first hand the skills and education needed to succeed in today’s and future job markets.
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Ready, Set, Work!
Our Workforce Readiness Volunteers are participating in the following activities:
ü Serving as judges in Future Business Leaders of America district and state competitions, helping high school students develop interviewing, public speaking and decision-making skills. Volunteers also conduct workshops for FBLA students on business-related subjects such as interviewing and financial management.
ü Providing Job Shadowing opportunities for high school students. In conjunction with Junior Achievement of the Hudson Valley, volunteers organize Job Shadow Days at their place of business, giving students a greater understanding of real-life day-to-day responsibilities of business leaders.
ü Serving as Junior Achievement Classroom Volunteers in local elementary schools. Utilizing materials and training provided by Junior Achievement, volunteers bring hands-on business knowledge to young students.
ü Participating in various Career Days in the community, sharing Human Resources career opportunities as well as skills for success in any career.
ü Participating in Big Brother/Big Sister’s School-Based Mentoring Program. Volunteers share one lunch-hour a week with an elementary or middle school student.
tHANK YOU TO OUR 2010 wORKFORCE rEADINESS vOLUNTEERS:
The Ready-Set-Work! program has been made possible through the appreciated efforts of our dedicated volunteers:
Barbara Aimone
Irene Buccieri
Regina Clark
Susan Glassey
Saundra Goffigon
Ann Marie Khaled
Jean Marie Myszak
Andrea Pfleger
Tina LoRubbio
Lea Ann Tymon
Wanda Vanderveer
Chris Westbrook
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