FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM FOR IMPROVEMENT OF WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT The Pakistan JOBS project is a USAID funded project designed to improve the competitiveness of the Pakistani economy by strengthening systems for workforce development, encourage Pakistani companies to invest in human capital, and improve access to training, jobs and business opportunities, especially for youth and women. The four components are (1) Industry Sector-Led Technical Training; (2) Employability, Job Placement, and Entrepreneurship for Secondary School and University Graduates; (3) Integrated Work and Learning Program for Less-Educated Youth; and (4) Youth Employability Exchange Systems. USAID PAKISTAN JOBS project is working for the skill enhancement of the workforce in Pakistan in several growing economic sectors including agriculture, energy, construction, information technology, call centers, pharmaceuticals, garment manufacturing, carpet making, and fisheries. Preparation of standardized and tested curriculum would one of the major contributions of this project. The present curriculum and learning material has been prepared for the training of youth on employability skills.Trainees will learn about researching the job market, understanding the needs of employers, presenting themselves at interviews, communications skills, IT skills, job comportment, preparation of CVs, and how to adapt to the working environment. The USAID PAKISTAN JOBS project wishes to thank all the persons and organizations that contributed in the many ways to the preparation of this curriculum. The shared technical knowledge, experiences, and perspectives have produced a tool that will have a significant positive impact on the employability skills of youth. Special thanks are extended to the Fauzia Malik, Executive Director Human Resource Development Network (HRDN) and her team who coordinated preparation of the curriculum and learning material. Sincere appreciation is extended to Waqar Haider Awan, Samira Qazi and Umara Asim of HRDN who put all of their effort in the preparation of this curriculum and learning material for USAID PAKISTAN JOBS Project. Muhammad Mukhtar Pasha, BTN Specialist, and Dr. Nazir Mahmood Curriculum Consultant for USAID PAKISTAN JOBS Project were instrumental in the finalization of the syllabus.
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Session 4: Power of Positive Attitude
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Session 7: Developing Confidence in yourself & others
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SESSION 1: UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONS AND MANAGEMENT STRONG EMOTIONS
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SESSION 3: LISTENING: A KEY TO POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
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SESSION 5: GOAL SETTING: MAKING IT HAPPEN
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SESSION 6: HYGIENE & DRESS: PREPARING MY IMAGE
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SESSION 7: DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF & OTHERS
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SESSION 9: ASSERTIVENESS: SPEAKING DIRECTLY, HONESTY & RESPECTFULLY
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SESSION 10: ASKING QUESTION TO CLARIFY THE SITUATION
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SESSION 11: DEALING EFFECTIVELY WITH THE CRITICISM
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SESSION 12: REFUSAL SKILLS: STANDING UP FOR YOURSELF
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SESSION 13: RESPONDING TO STRESSFUL SOCIAL SITUATION
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SESSION 15: PROJECT OF LIFE
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SESSION 16: SOLVING PROBLEMS
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SESSION 18: REDUCING INTIMIDATION & BULLYING
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SESSION 19: CAREER ASSESSMENT TOOLS
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SESSION 20: INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB
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SESSION 21: THREE KEYS FOR BEING A GOOD EMPLOYEE
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SESSION 22: JOB PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
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SESSION 24: BEING A GOOD TEAM PLAYER
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