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Upgrade Classes
ABS has started a new class for people who want to further develop their employment skills. The UPGRADE class is a small group that meets weekly. Each week they discuss a soft skill, such as respect,
cooperation, teamwork, attitude and constructive criticism. The group dives in deeper into what each of these skills means as well as how they relate to employment. The class then goes out and observes these skills at a business in Yankton.
The class also tour a local business, meet with owners and discuss their expectations of each employee and learn about different types of
employment positions they have.
They explore each person’s interests and skills and the importance of finding jobs that incorporate these skills. They discuss expectations and qualifications of certain jobs, what they need to know before applying and what types of skills are learned on the job. The class
discusses resumes and different types of interviews.
UPGRADE class learned more about the City of Yankton
Waterworks Department. The class met with city employee, Hunter. Hunter was checking the fire hydrants and explained why they run water through them each fall. He shared his map that shows the timeline and location of each place he was
working. He also talked about the storm drains the water drains into as well as the water purification facility by the river.
UPGRADE visits Boston Shoe
Company
