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Essential Employability Skills Training Effingham - Virtual Workshop

Workshop
Workshop Topics: -Essential Skills -Hard Skills Vs. Soft Skills -Importance of Soft Skills -Personal Ethics -Positive attitude -Work Ethic -Problem Solving & Teamwork -Communication Styles. The Effingham local office is presenting Essential Employability Skills - a virtual workshop, beginning at 11am, on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT