The program

Preparation for the real world of work.

An intensive, roughly five-month program with 108 hours and 18 competencies, meeting twice a week through a practice-centered model.

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Architecture

Six moves. One integrated system.

01

Assess

Establish a baseline to understand strengths, gaps and starting point.

02

Train

Structured sessions focused on competencies that transfer to real work.

03

Practice

Simulations, challenges, interviews, teamwork and applied exercises.

04

Demonstrate

Products, observable performance and evidence of learning.

05

Connect

Mentors, employers, professional exposure and opportunities.

06

Follow up

Final assessment and post-program tracking to measure outcomes.

5 blocks · 18 competencies · 108 hours

From personal foundations to workforce entry.

01

Emotional Intelligence

Self-management · Adaptability and Continuous Learning · Resilience

02

Communication and Interpersonal Relationships

Effective Communication and Active Listening · Oral Communication and Presentations · Teamwork · Social and Interpersonal Skills

03

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Critical Thinking at Work · Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision-Making · Simulation and Applied Workplace Practice

04

Sustainability, Ethics and Regulations

Work Ethics · Basic Regulations and Compliance · Sustainability and Organizational Responsibility

05

Workforce Entry

CV and Professional Profile · Interviewing and Professional Communication · Corporate Etiquette · Workplace Adaptation · Strategic Search, Entry and Retention

Competencies in action

Practice readiness before you need it.

Competencies do not live in isolation. WorkReady brings them into recognizable situations: presenting an idea, using digital tools, building a professional profile and adapting to a workplace team.

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01

Communicate and present

Explain an idea to others, listen to questions and respond with clarity.

Person working with data and digital tools on a laptop
02

Work with digital tools

Use technology as a tool for work, analysis, organization and learning.

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03

Build a professional profile

Translate experience, capabilities and goals into a coherent CV and professional conversation.

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04

Adapt to the workplace

Observe, collaborate, ask for context and understand how a team works instead of assuming everything can be learned on the fly.

How learning happens

Less lecture. More transfer to the real world.

Learn by Doing

Apply, rehearse, correct, execute and reflect on performance.

Feynman Method

Build deeper understanding by explaining concepts clearly and simply.

Contextualized Simulation

Integrate competencies in scenarios that require judgment and action.

Mentors with real-world experience

Guidance, modeling and evaluation grounded in actual workplace experience.

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