WinAt-Work Courses

WinAt-Work® consists of four modules on fundamental "soft skills" - Interviewing, Good Work Habits, Getting Along, and Getting Ahead. WinAt's engaging and fun design features dozens of actors and hundreds of video scenarios requiring non-stop learner interaction. Learners can build self-esteem and take personal responsibility by making real-time decisions, getting feedback, taking quizzes, navigating simulations, and experiencing consequences. With WinAt, coaches, counselors, and supervisors see immediate attitudinal impact and improved job performance.

Course Details

Four modules provide 8 to 10 hours of training, practice exercises, and simulations, with minimal reading levels required. Modules employ ethnic, gender, age, and socioeconomic diversity. Student Guides available as downloadable print-outs. Implementation Manual provides administrators with valuable tips to enhance training and tracking.

Interviewing

bullet Getting Organized: Child care, transportation, clothes, sleep, preparation.
bullet Last minute Details: Appearance, arrival, what to do.
bullet Beginning an Interview: Greeting, handshake, being seated, behavior.
bullet What to say: Positive attitude, correct information, brevity, calmness, manners, eye contact.
bullet Simulated Interview: Respond to interviewer's questions.

Good Work Habits

bullet Importance of Good Work Habits: Introduction.
bullet Starting a New Job: Rules and policies, orientation.
bullet Good Work Habits: Organization, neatness, lateness, absence.
bullet Good Moves Game: Recognize employees' mistakes at work.

Getting Along

bullet Effective Communication: Definition, guidelines, body language.
bullet Good Relationships: Supervisors, co-workers, public.
bullet Your Attitudes Show: Openness, motivation, loyalty.
bullet Communicating on the Job: Giving directions, listening, phone messages.
bullet Health Habits and Work: Eating, rest, exercise, drugs.
bullet The Communication Game: Solve a pizza delivery problem.
 

Getting Ahead

bullet Steps for Getting Ahead: Motivation, goal setting, planning.
bullet Getting a Promotion: Action steps, what to do and what not to do.
bullet Job Changes: Reasons, advantages and disadvantages, resigning.
bullet Handling a Job Loss: Layoff, being fired, action steps.