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Roselyn Taylor takes advantage of soft skills training opportunity

Mon, May 31st 2021, 02:10 PM
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Roselyn Taylor believes in seizing great opportunities. Hence, when the possibility for further training to sharpen her soft skills presented itself, her interest was immediately piqued. 

 

“While scrolling on Facebook, I saw an ad for Revive Academy and decided to look them up. Upon further investigation, I saw that a free soft skills training course was being offered. I immediately signed up and awaited the start date of the program,” said Taylor.
The comprehensive four-week program – developed and delivered by the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI) – is being conducted in conjunction with Revive Academy and the Citizen Security and Justice Program (CSJP). It includes, but is not limited to, topics such as communication skills, résumé writing, social netiquette, problem solving, time management, critical thinking, personal branding and job search skills.
Taylor was a part of the program’s first cohort and of 135 participants who successfully completed. To date, 249 participants have completed the program.
“I had the opportunity to meet a lot of amazing people through the program and I feel very fortunate to have heard some of their stories. I think I’ve learned a few life lessons that will stick with me. Our time was short, four weeks, but very impactful. Mr. Uel Johnson was an excellent instructor, who went above and beyond to ensure that we all passed his class,” said Taylor.
“What made him such a great instructor was his desire to share his knowledge and experiences with his students. He always seemed to find a way to make the lessons relatable and enjoyable. I think he went above and beyond, sacrificing some of his Saturdays to accommodate students that missed his class through the week.”
Students participated in blended learning modalities, accessing BTVI’s virtual learning platforms along with in-person classes stationed at the Ministry of National Security’s community centers, namely the Edmund Moxey, Quakoo Street and Fox Hill centers.
The former private school administrative worker described the importance of soft skills for the workplace and in a person’s private life as an asset.
“It’s a combination of people skills and social skills. Soft skills will also help you to develop your character and give you the tools to thrive in any work environment. Now that I’ve completed the soft skills program, I see a dire need for it here in [New Providence]. I hope that more people see the importance of soft skills and sharpening them before applying for a job. I know that I am not alone in saying that customer service is not important in many establishments and that needs to change,” said Taylor.

“While scrolling on Facebook, I saw an ad for Revive Academy and decided to look them up. Upon further investigation, I saw that a free soft skills training course was being offered. I immediately signed up and awaited the start date of the program,” said Taylor.

The comprehensive four-week program – developed and delivered by the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI) – is being conducted in conjunction with Revive Academy and the Citizen Security and Justice Program (CSJP). It includes, but is not limited to, topics such as communication skills, résumé writing, social netiquette, problem solving, time management, critical thinking, personal branding and job search skills.

Taylor was a part of the program’s first cohort and of 135 participants who successfully completed. To date, 249 participants have completed the program.

“I had the opportunity to meet a lot of amazing people through the program and I feel very fortunate to have heard some of their stories. I think I’ve learned a few life lessons that will stick with me. Our time was short, four weeks, but very impactful. Mr. Uel Johnson was an excellent instructor, who went above and beyond to ensure that we all passed his class,” said Taylor.

“What made him such a great instructor was his desire to share his knowledge and experiences with his students. He always seemed to find a way to make the lessons relatable and enjoyable. I think he went above and beyond, sacrificing some of his Saturdays to accommodate students that missed his class through the week.”

Students participated in blended learning modalities, accessing BTVI’s virtual learning platforms along with in-person classes stationed at the Ministry of National Security’s community centers, namely the Edmund Moxey, Quakoo Street and Fox Hill centers.

The former private school administrative worker described the importance of soft skills for the workplace and in a person’s private life as an asset.

“It’s a combination of people skills and social skills. Soft skills will also help you to develop your character and give you the tools to thrive in any work environment. Now that I’ve completed the soft skills program, I see a dire need for it here in [New Providence]. I hope that more people see the importance of soft skills and sharpening them before applying for a job. I know that I am not alone in saying that customer service is not important in many establishments and that needs to change,” said Taylor.

 

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