Amica work-readiness programs for students
Amica programs for secondary students develop skills to help them thrive in work & life.
Development Workshops
Workshops comprise selected Amica modules of your choice to allow you to build a program that suits your students, delivered across a timeframe that works best. There are 10 workshop modules to choose from.
MODULE EXAMPLES
Working world explained
Healthy working relationships & social media
Goal setting & planning
Presentation skills
Interview skills
OVERVIEW & OUTCOMES
Have a chat with one of our expert facilitators to discuss your students’ needs and program objectives and we can develop an option that works for you.
DURATION & DELIVERY
Each workshop is 45 minutes
In-class or virtual with facilitator
Work Readiness - Fast Track
The fast track program powers through key skill development areas for students on the verge of entering the workforce to help them understand themselves and what to expect in a workplace.
OVERVIEW & OUTCOMES
Day 1: We focus on understanding personal strengths, workplace expectations and building strong working relationships with colleagues and management.
Day 2: A deep dive into understanding strengths and how to build high performing teams through strengths diversity. We also build foundation skills for interviews including communication basics.
Day 3: Is all about creative thinking. We challenge students to use human-centred design to brainstorm solutions to a problem. They then work collaboratively to develop presentations on their thinking, ideas and processes.
PROGRAM TOPICS
Self awareness foundations | Strengths & group dynamics | Communications & interview skills | Creative problem solving | Presentation skills
DURATION & DELIVERY
3 days (15 hours)
In-class or virtual with facilitator
Work Readiness - Compact
Students develop skills and insights critical to understanding of self, the workplace, and to work well in teams, build relationships and nail interviews.
OVERVIEW & OUTCOMES
Day 1: We cover what to expect from the world of work, and how to develop strong working relationships. Students also build self awareness and identify and understand their personal strengths.
Day 2: We focus on understanding group dynamics and how strengths diversity can be applied to build high performing teams. We also build impactful communication skills including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Day 3: Students develop interview skills and run through mock interviews. We take things up a notch with creative problem-solving skill development and human-centred design.
Day 4: This all about collaboration skills in practical scenarios. Students work in teams to structure and deliver presentations and ideas.
PROGRAM TOPICS
Healthy working relationships | Communication fundamentals | Creative problem-solving | Interview skills | Presentation skills
DURATION & DELIVERY
4 days (20 hours)
In-class or virtual with facilitator
Work Readiness - Full
A comprehensive program covering the key skills students need to gain deep insights into self, the workplace, and to set themselves up for career and personal success.
OVERVIEW & OUTCOMES
Day 1: We establish the foundation with what to expect from the world of work and how to develop strong relationships. We also dive into self awareness to help students understand and develop their strengths.
Day 2: We focus on group dynamics and building high performing teams. Students learn about impactful communication and also build skills to optimise delivery, including verbal and non verbal communication.
Day 3: Students learn about job interviews, including conducting mock interviews to help them prepare for real-life interviews. To encourage lateral thinking, we present a problem and challenge them to develop creative solutions.
Day 4: We put collaboration skills to use in practical exercises. Students also learn how to apply emotional intelligence as they work in teams to develop presentations.
Day 5: On the final day, teams present their solutions and talk through their process in their group presentation.
PROGRAM TOPICS
Self awareness | Strengths & group dynamics | Creative solutions | Goal setting & planning | Interview & presentation skills
DURATION & DELIVERY
4 days (20 hours)
In-class or virtual with facilitator
Amica develops skills in key areas…
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Self awareness
Understanding of strengths (and weaknesses) and how to apply that understanding to get the best out of yourself.
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The real world of work
Understanding of how work ‘works’ and basic concepts you should know to develop a proactive work mindset.
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Healthy working relationships
Understanding of key concepts that underpin healthy relationships such as trust, respect, empathy and diversity.
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Communication & influencing
Understanding the fundamentals of communication to get your message across effectively and really ‘listen’ to others.
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Leadership of self & others
Understanding how to drive yourself and others to perform at a high level and stay inspired and motivated.
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Delivering on promise
Understanding how to drive yourself to achieve your goals and complete tasks that you are responsible for.
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Problem-solving
Understanding the mindset and techniques that can be used to solve complex problems.
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Resilience & wellbeing
Understanding techniques for developing an open mindset, rebounding from challenges and staying balanced.
Program features for powerful student outcomes.
Interactive learning
Amica programs provide a multi-sensory human skills development experience, combining our online desktop program and in-class or virtual facilitation by one of our expert coaches. We take students through key learning concepts and spend plenty of time applying human skills through activities and real-life scenarios.
Accessible content
Our web-based Amica platform can be accessed on PC, tablet and mobile. Students log in to access the program, which mirrors and supports the content and activities delivered in-class. After they’ve finished the program, students can continue to access the platform and revisit all content and activities online anytime.
Flexible delivery
Our delivery approach is flexible so we can support students in-class or over holiday programs. From modular workshops to week-long sessions, we offer a range of options to suit the different needs, ages and stages of learning. All programs cover critical skills to help students achieve career success.
Amica Schools Program FAQs.
How many students can participate in a program?
In order to deliver the best learning experience, we have a ratio of no more than 50:1 students to a faciltator. For groups above this number, we’d suggest conducting two separate programs or sessions.
Can you run programs over school holidays?
Yes, we can and this is a great way to keep the momentum going over the holiday period. As long as we have a venue and school representatives in attendance, we’re good to go!
Can we pause a program due to unforeseen events?
We’re flexible and can adjust schedules to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
Are Maxme facilitators Working With Children certified?
Yes, all our coaches and in fact our entire Maxme team have their Working with Children certification. We can provide these details along with any other vaccination details in advance of coming to your school.
Does a teacher or parent need to be present during an Amica program?
Yes, we do require teaching staff to be present during a program. This is both to hep supervise the students but also provides the opportunity for teachers to absorb content and perhaps reflect on how they can continue the learning post-program.
Do students need access computers to access Amica?
Because Amica is an online system (purpose-built by Maxme) students will require access to a computer. This is because as part of the program, they need to set up confidential profiles and complete online activities. The upside is that they can continue to access content after the program has finished.