It’s in Soft Skills!
“I’ll tell you where the future is,” according to Terry Petzold, 25 years with the Fox Research Group, an executive recruitment firm for tech leaders, “It’s not even necessarily in technology space. It’s in soft skills. It’s in emotional intelligence — that is what we’re noticing is the future for talent.”
The article continues by stating that emotional intelligence, or EQ, is the ability to manage your own feelings and the feelings of those around you, which can make you better at building relationships and leading in the workplace.
ALMS's commitment to youth development is not a recent endeavor. A decade ago, the organization foresaw the need to work with Woodland youth, and it has remained steadfast in this commitment. The focus on job readiness soft skills - work ethic, character development, and communication skills has been consistent.
In 2024, ALMS emphasized the importance of TRUST in personal and professional life. The organization's dedication to the social, emotional, and financial success of the next generation of leaders and responsible citizens is a testament of our stability and unwavering commitment.
"I learned that I have a lot of fears about ‘talking straight’ and speaking my truth, as well as unresolved trauma.” Woodland High School Student
"These lessons not only taught me new things, but gave me the opportunity to run the meeting and really speak my thoughts.” Pioneer High School Student
"ALMS has done the most to open my eyes and provide self-awareness, instruction, and hope." Out-of-School Student
“What I’ve gained from ALMS goes far beyond preparing for a career or planning my next steps. They’ve helped me learn to adapt to the realities of life—to face obstacles with clarity, courage, and patience.” Pioneer High School Student
The CNBC December 6, 2024 Newsletter continued to give examples of desired EQ abilities in the workforce:
Handle and deliver constructive feedback
Manage conflict
Have critical conversations with urgency
Work cross-functionally by persuading peers and other leaders
Effectively present ideas to leaders above them
If you want your investment to go far, invest in ALMS. We have focused on these topics since 2015, and our participants grow in confidence, critical thinking and communication skills. ALMS gets results with 96% perfect attendance in 2024!
For more information on this article go to:
Imagine - the impact of changing the trajectory of just one young person’s life. “We would actually change more than that person because we would change how they choose their spouse, love their children, invest into their community, improve their planet – and maybe save the world.”
Originally Released December 11th, 2024
