The Power of Pathful’s Engaging Employability Videos

October 15th, 2024

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Pathful's Employability Videos are an exceptional resource created by the platform’s in-house production team, where we go to real companies and interview real professionals about the skills they use in their jobs. These videos are designed to empower learners with valuable insights and practical knowledge. These exclusive videos, typically ranging from 2 to 5 minutes in length, effectively impart crucial information in bite-sized formats, making them ideal for learners who may struggle with longer videos.

We encourage you to take advantage of Pathful's extensive Employability video library, which features over 470 Employability Videos. These videos give students key information on preparing for careers, skills they’ll use in their careers, and understanding the workplace. The videos are broken up into 20+ categories to make it easy for you and your students to find what they need!

Preparing for careers:

• Academics/Majors: Insights into different academic disciplines and how to choose the right major for your career goals.
• Career Clusters: An overview of various career clusters and pathways that learners can explore.
• Disability Spotlight: Resources and strategies for learners with disabilities to succeed in their academic and career pursuits.
• Extracurriculars: The value of extracurricular activities in building skills and enhancing resumes.
• First Jobs: Tips and strategies for landing your first job and what to expect in the workforce.
• Futuristic Finance: Exploring emerging trends in finance and how they can impact future careers.
• Job Preparation: Tools and strategies for preparing for job searches and interviews.
• Other Ways to Learn: Exploring alternative learning methods beyond traditional education.
• Skills for Academic Success: Essential skills and habits that contribute to academic achievement.
• Workplace Prep for Youth: Preparing young learners for successful transitions into the workforce.

Skills you’ll use in your career:

• Financial Literacy: Essential financial concepts, including budgeting, saving, and managing student loans.
• Health and Fitness: The importance of maintaining physical health in academic and professional settings, along with tips and strategies on how to do so effectively.
• Leadership: Key leadership skills and qualities that are important in various careers.
• Overcoming Obstacles: Strategies for facing and overcoming challenges in academic and career journeys.
• Social Emotional Skills: Understanding and developing emotional intelligence in personal and professional contexts.
• Soft Skills: The importance of communication, teamwork, and adaptability in the workplace.
• Workplace Readiness: Essential skills and knowledge required to thrive in a professional environment.

Understanding the workplace:

• Diversity and Inclusion: The importance of diversity in the workplace and how to foster an inclusive environment.
• Networking: How to build and maintain professional relationships to enhance career opportunities.
• Workplace Intelligence: Understanding workplace dynamics and how to navigate them effectively.

By focusing on relevant topics, Pathful's Employability Videos equip learners with the tools they need to navigate their educational paths and prepare for the workforce. Whether it's understanding the importance of networking, preparing for job interviews, advocating for themselves, or the importance of developing social-emotional skills, these videos provide insights that can make a significant difference in learners’ academic and professional journeys. Each video showcases essential skills that professionals rely on daily in their jobs, offering learners real-world perspectives that help bridge the gap between education and the workplace.

Educators can further this learning by assigning learners employability lessons or courses, allowing them to delve deeper into these essential topics. Alternatively, learners can choose to take these lessons and courses independently, empowering them to take charge of their own learning journeys.

Pathful's Employability Videos, Lessons and Courses stand out as valuable tools for learners. By delivering meaningful and engaging content, they play a crucial role in helping learners build the skills and confidence necessary for their future success.