Employability Skills Workshops

This 3-week series of 10 workshops is designed to help participants understand and practice the skills and behaviors that meet employer expectations and lead to self-reliance through long-term employment.

Social Power of Positive Attitude and Behavior: Learn how to set positive realistic behavioral goals and measure progress.

Managing Workplace Stress and Anger: This workshop identifies stress and anger triggers and management.

Using Support Systems While Working Toward Self-Reliance: Positive support systems, job-related barriers and accommodations are identified.

Career Assessment/ Identifying Transferable Skills: Find jobs that are compatible with your skills and interests and learn how to understand job qualifications, work conditions and company culture.

Surfing the Net - Computer Job Search and Employer Research: The Internet is used to search for employment and to research employers.

Job Retention- The Benefits of Long-term Employment: Employer benefits and the importance of employee evaluations are discussed.

Interviewing Skills - Effective Answers to Interview Questions: Job descriptions and personal qualifications are reviewed and matched.

Interviewing Skills - Create a Positive Image: This workshop teaches the importance of creating a positive impression and practice introductions, answering questions and closing an interview.

Mock Interviews and Follow-up Communication: Mock interviews are conducted and comments are reviewed to identify areas that need improvement.

Bringing It All Together and Graduation: Reinforce Employability Skills and presentation of certificates and other awards.