We believe in developing successful youth in the workforce to ensure they will continue to build a successful society. At Holman Community Development Corporation, we educate youth and young adults through practical work experience. Job market competition is increasing and a resume with work experience can improve the chances for an interview.
Working in young adulthood can influence future success for a few reasons.
Jobs Develop Soft Skills
While job-related skills can determine if someone will be hired, recently the focus during interviews and training has shifted towards soft skills. These skills do not pertain to the job directly, but rather what would make an individual a productive employee. Soft skills include communication, leadership, responsibility, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, conflict resolution, attitude, and more.
Studies show that 46% of newly-hired employees will fail within 18 months due to lacking soft skills. Further, recruiters are gauging soft skills during interviews and will cut the interview short if they feel the interviewee is not displaying the right soft skills. Working as a youth will help develop these soft skills, making future job applications easier.
Jobs Encourage Financial Literacy
Receiving a paycheck teaches young adults money management when they have fewer expenses to cover. Developing financial habits such as budgeting, saving, and goal setting will set young adults up for success down the road. By learning how to budget, individuals can gain important skills such as prioritization, self-assessment, and awareness. The responsibility of managing their money by spending and saving wisely will transfer into a firm understanding of financial responsibility later in life.
Jobs Provide Career Exploration
Since not many young people know exactly what they want to do as a career when they’re in high school, being in the workforce will allow young people to try working in different industries they may not have known existed. Through their experiences in different jobs, they will learn what skills they have, where their passion lies, and what motivates them. Understanding these important factors will help a young adult decide what post-secondary route they need to take and what career goals they have.
It is our duty as the older generations-change to guide and encourage young people as they build themselves into well-equipped individuals ready to take on the challenge of adulthood. Visit us online for available opportunities for young people.