Excellence in Employability
Preparing for the Journey of Livelihood

This workshop sheds light on the new realities facing students as they transition from school to work at the onset of the 21st century. This presentation offers practical ideas and innovative strategies with which we can assist students to meet these realities with optimism, hope and fresh possibilities for the future. Inspiring us all with the belief that one's livelihood can be better shaped by looking at our individual gifts than by trying to shape ourselves to the dictates of business, participants will receive samples of Denise's "alternative skill assessments" from her celebrated curriculum, "Cultivating True Livelihood."

Taking us one step further, she will also share the eight essential premises upon which she based her newest publication on job retention, "30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee." Participants will have an opportunity to consider the 30 Skills in relation to their own livelihood as Denise leads us through the book during this day of personal development.

• Implications of looking at a career in terms of "employment" or "livelihood"
• Strategies for smart career development in the 21st century workplace
• Asking new questions for skill identification
• Adding vital retention skills for student employability
• Bringing joy to our jobs and balance to our lives