The Winning Edge: Work Essential Skills









Work Essential Skills Training

From Entry Level - Entrepreneurship


We have helped hundreds of people find the right career for them.

WINNING EDGE WORK ESSENTIAL & LIFE SKILLS (CBT)


“OUR SECRET SAUCE”


Winning Edge is Veteran Care’s foundational employability and professional development program designed to help individuals succeed in the workplace—not just get hired, but stay hired and advance.

This program focuses on the essential skills employers consistently identify as critical to long-term success, including reliability, work ethic, professionalism, communication, customer service, teamwork, and leadership. Participants learn how to show up prepared, manage workplace expectations, interact professionally with supervisors and customers, and demonstrate accountability on the job.

Winning Edge also emphasizes personal discipline, problem-solving, and leadership behaviors that strengthen team culture and improve performance. These skills form the foundation for career stability, growth, and retention—regardless of industry or job title.

By building strong employability skills alongside technical training or work experience, Winning Edge helps individuals enter the workforce confident, prepared, and ready to succeed.

The Results

Since launching our programs in both the building / construction and manufacturing industries our success has been tremendous.


Our placement and retention rate is over 90% which is unmatched in any industry. 


Our Goal

Excellence in Training

Excellence is our goal so we continuously add to our programs and improve where we can to make a significant impact for all involved.

“One Veteran at a Time”



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Winning Edge Skill Sets

Essential Skills Employers Seek: The Basics


  • Attendance: No Tolerance: Tardiness, Early Leaving
  • Cell Phone: Not During Work
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Communication
  • Effective Listening
  • Focus
  • Honesty
  • Understanding & Following Company Policy
  • Following Directions
  • Respect for Supervisors and Company Policy
  • Being Prepared: Uniforms, PPE, Tools etc
  • Positivity


Drama Free Work Zone


  • Leaving Problems at Home
  • Conflict Resolution at Work
  • Problem Solving Strategies
  • Listening for Understanding
  • Following Directions
  • No Excuses
  • Plan B, C and D for Childcare, Transportation…


Learning New Assignments


  • Focus
  • Questions
  • Note Taking
  • Checking for Understanding
  • Evaluation Processes



Proper Work Etiquette


  • Get Along with Co-Workers and Supervisors
  • Self Control: Voice, Comments, Actions
  • Proper Attire
  • Refrain From Gossip
  • Stay Focused on Assigned Tasks
  • Give 100%: Perform Duties Accurately and Well


7 Habits of Highly Effective People Related To Work Ethics


  • Proactive Approach
  • Taking Responsibility
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Think Win Win
  • Synergy In The Workplace


Leadership Work Essentials


  • Initiative
  • Effective Communication
  • Safety Awareness and Execution
  • Dependability
  • Reliability
  • Team Building
  • Constructive Criticism
  • Objectivity
  • Record Keeping
  • Flexibility and Handling Change


Irreplaceable Employee


  • Attitude: Whatever vs.Whatever it Takes
  • Communication: Clear, Timely, Effective
  • Customer Service
  • Keep It Professional
  • Time Management
  • Solutions Focused
  • Out of The Box Thinking
  • Sharpen The Saw
  • Breaking Through Barriers


Customer Service


  • Effective Problem Solving
  • Handling Complaints and Criticism
  • Out of the Box Solutions
  • Maintaining Composure
  • Representing your Workplace