The Diversity Initiative- Training

Training

The following training modules are available to all program participants. Please take some time to review the following courses. If you have any questions about this material, please contact the Employment or Training Professional assigned to your case.

MODULE 1 CAREER ASSESSMENTS 1. Introduction to Career Assessments: Interest, Work Importance Locator, Transferrable Work Skills 2. Career Barriers

Handouts: Interest Profiler
Interest Profiler Scoring Work Importance Locator
Work Importance Scoring Transferrable Skills Assessment MODULE 2 PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENT 1. Establishing an Email Account 2. Do you have the Required ID? 3. Criminal Background Issues 4. Dress for Success 5. Writing your 30 second commercial 6. Drug Tests 7. Your Voice Mail Message 8. 4 Dozen Reasons Why You Remain Unemployed

Handouts:

30 Second Commercial 4 Dozen Ways to remain Unemployed MODULE 3 THE JOB SEARCH PART A 1. Where to find Jobs 2. Investing Time in your Job Search 3. Disclosure 4. Coping with Stress
Handouts: Job Search Strategies: Pros & Cons
Effective Job Searching Techniques Networking Exercise Finding Your Way Through The Online Job Search
MODULE 4 THE JOB SEARCH PART B 1. Employment Advertisements 2. Job Classifications 3. The Cold Call 4. Informational Interviews 5. Social Media 6. Job Search Tips for People with Disabilities 7. Special Groups Handouts:

Want Ads Explained

People with Disabilities

Special Groups

MODULE 5 PREPARING COVER & THANK YOU LETTERS 1. The Cover Letter 2. Thank You Letters 3. Obtaining Letters of Reference
Handouts: Cover Letter Workbook MODULE 6 PREPARING RESUMES 1. The 5 P’s of Resume Writing Principles of Resume Writing 2. The Resume Handouts: Organizing Your Resume
Electronic Resumes
MODULE 7 RESUME POLISH 1. Resume outline or current resume is reviewed. 2. A completed resume is produced. 3. A cover letter and thank you letter are prepared. 4. Participants receive a CD copy of their Resume, Cover Letter and Thank you note. Handouts:

Rate your Resume

Please contact the Employment or Training Professional assigned to your case to take advantage of this offering.

MODULE 8 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS PART A 1. Introduction to Job Applications 2. Application Basics 3. Types of Applications 4. Application Glossary 5. Completing a Sample Job Application
6. Finding Prior Employers 7. Following up on your Application Handouts: Application Glossary Master Application
Follow Up Script
Request for Social Security Earnings Information
MODULE 9 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS PART B 1. Tips For Completing Job Application 2. Pre-Employment Testing MODULE 10 INTERVIEWING 1. Types of Interviews 2. Showing This is a Job You Really Want 3. Presenting a Professional Appearance 4. The Interview 5. Following Up 6. Finding Out About Salary 7. Coping with Rejection
Handouts: What an Employer Looks For Interview Clothing for Men and Women Grooming Negative and Positive Body Language Common Interview Questions Worksheet Preparing for Difficult Questions Guide to Interviewing Phone Script Post Interview
Interviewing

MODULE 11 ADVANCED INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES 1. Review Interview Questions and Answers 2. Conduct Mock Interviews. 3. Video Tape Interview 4. Review Taped Interview and provide Feedback.
Please contact the Employment or Training Professional assigned to your case to take advantage of this offering.
MODULE 12 KEEPING YOUR JOB PART A 1. The First Day and Days on the Job 2. Good Job Habits 3. Time Management 4. Calling off Sick 5. Calling in Late 6. Requesting time off
Handouts: Success on the Job Time Management Exercise MODULE 13 KEEPING YOUR JOB PART B 1. Reasonable Accommodations 2. Scheduling, Benefits, Deductions and your Paycheck 3. Your Rights as a Worker 4. Dealing with Stress and Anxiety on the Job 5. Handling Mistakes on the Job 6. Coping with Change 7. Responding to Feedback 8. Dating at Work 9. Standard Policies and Procedures
Handouts: Schedule Handout Decoding your Paycheck Exercise Dating at Work MODULE 14 DEMONSTRATING POSITIVE ATTITUDES & BEHAVIOR 1. Following Directions 2. Self Awareness at Work 3. Building Character in the Workplace 4. Working as a Team Member 5. Understanding Group Dynamics 6. Conflict Resolution Skills 7. Understanding Ethics 8. Effective Communication Skills 9. Active Listening Skills 10. Six Ways Of Using Non-verbal Communication Skills Effectively 11. Differences in the Workplace 12. Being Assertive, Not Aggressive 13. Characteristics of Positive Work Relationships Handouts: Understanding Conflict
MODULE 15 COMPLETING EMPLOYMENT RELATED TASKS EFFECTIVELY 1. Establishing a Bank Account 2. Employment Related Forms 3. Payroll Taxes and Reporting your Income. 4. Budgeting and Maintaining Quality of Life 5. Managing Change 6. Reading a Map 7. Finding Community Resources 8. Applying for Unemployment Handouts: Republic Bank Application I9 W4 Payroll Direct Deposit Form Budget Exercise
Blank Budget Worksheet Map
MODULE 16 BUS TRAINING 1. Bus Schedules and Routes 2. How to Ride the Bus 3. Paying Your Fare 4. Going Beyond the End of the Line 5. Be Alert 6. Trip Planning How to Read a Bus Schedule 7. Other Resources/Services 8. Fares 9. Bus Training
Handouts: Bus Schedule Hart Plus Application
PSTA Application MODULE 17 ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS 1. Complete an online employment application. Please contact the Employment or Training Professional assigned to your case to take advantage of this offering.: C

MODULE 18 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS 1. Introduction 2. Computer Basics
3. Hardware Basics 4. Working with Files and Folders
5. The Desktop
6. Your Computer and your Mouse

MODULE 19
USING THE INTERNET & EMAIL

1. History of the Internet
2. Exploring the Internet
3. E-mail
4. Internet Explorer
5. Viruses, Spam and Internet Security
6. Online Privacy Protection

MODULE 20
USING MICROSOFT PRODUCTS

1. Access
2. Word
3. PowerPoint
4. Excel

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