Amica Work-Readiness Program

Full Program

A comprehensive program covering the key skills students need to set themselves up for career success. This includes strengths identification, communication & collaboration, creative-thinking and problem-solving, and presentation & interview skills.


MODULE EXAMPLES

  • 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: Is all about 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.


OVERVIEW & OUTCOMES

Self awareness | Strengths & group dynamics | Creative solutions | Goal setting & planning | Interview & presentation skills


DURATION & DELIVERY

5 days (25 hours)

In-class or virtual with facilitator

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Full Program Modules

  • The real world of work

    How work ‘works’ and what ‘work’ looks like in different contexts.

  • Healthy working relationships

    The core principles of healthy relationships and workplace expectations.

  • Self awareness

    Complete VIA Character survey - discover strengths and weaknesses.

  • Strengths & group dynamics

    Understanding different types of strengths and how to form high performing teams through strengths diversity. Students start forming teams & assessing team strengths.

  • Communication fundamentals

    Understanding the basics of verbal and non-verbal communication and active listening. Being heard and understood. Students practise non verbal communication skills.

  • Interview skills

    Top tips for approaching interviews to highlight strengths. Students conduct and participate in mock interviews.

  • Creative problem-solving

    Students are given a problem to tackle by applying human centred design - starting with an understanding of the problem and people before exploring solution ideas.

  • Goal setting & planning

    The basics of goal setting, planning and prioritisation. Teams plan their final solution and presentation.

  • Team preparation

    Tips for delivering & structuring presentations and recovering from setbacks. Teams create and practise their presentations.

  • Presentation skills

    Teams present their ideas, take us through their process and receive feedback.

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 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.