A local technology company has developed a training program that begins with a "soft skills" course$-$teaching participants punctuality, professional appearance, and oral and written communication. If participants successfully complete the "soft skills" course, they can enroll in a number of different "hard skills" courses which would teach them actual skills they would use on the job. This training program is likely an effort to

help the hard$-$core unemployed

reduce sexual harassment and abusive behavior in the workplace

diminish reverse discrimination at the technology company

meet affirmative action quotas