Regina Work Preparation Center February 2014

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2022 Halifax St.

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757-9096

The Youth Cafe Employment Project Oct. 28/13-Apr. 11/14 (RD)

Warehouse Worker Training Program Jan 13- Feb 21/14 Session #3 March 2014 (CH/LW)

Youth Employment Readiness Program Jan 20-Mar 28/14 (RB)

3 L.1 Intro to Choice Theory 9:30am-12:00pm (NQ) - BGR

5 L.1 SOC 1 Exploring Change 9:15am-12:00pm (SP) BGR L. 123 Sweetgrass Teachings #3 - 12:00-2:00pm (CP) - BGR

6 L. 123 Beading & Moccasin Class #1 - 9:00am-12:00pm (CP) - BGR

7 L.1 Using a Flash Drive Computer Lab Tutorial 1:30-2:30pm (JB) L.1 Overcoming Obstacles: Cadmus Delorme - BGR 2:00-3:30pm (CP)

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12 L.2 SOC 2 Preparing for Action 9:00am-12:00pm (JB) - BGR

13 L. 123 Beading & Moccasin Class #2 - 9:00am-12:00pm (CP) - BGR L.2 Interviewing Skills 1:00-3:00pm (JB) - BGR

14 L.1 Microsoft Word Basics Computer Lab Tutorial 1:30-2:30pm (JB)

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19 L.1 SOC 1 Exploring Change 9:15am-12:00pm (SP) - BGR

20 L. 123 Beading & Moccasin Class #3 - 9:00am-12:00pm (CP) - BGR L.3 Workplace Behaviour & Communication 1:00-3:00pm (CR) -- BGR

21 L.123 Traditional Sweat IPSCO - 11:00am-3:00pm

Office Closed
Family Day

24 L. 123 Sweetgrass Teachings #4 - 12:00-2:00pm (CP) - BGR

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26 L.2 SOC 2 Preparing for Action 9:00am-12:00pm (JB) - BGR

27 L. 123 Beading & Moccasin Class #4 - 9:00am-12:00pm (CP) - BGR L.2.5 Making a Killer Resume! 1:00-3:00pm (JB) - BGR

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Computer Lab - Work Prep offers a computer lab that is available all day long for our clients. Drop in to work on your resume, complete an online job search, look for childcare, research education and training options, practice typing, or any other work-related task. A counsellor will always be available to assist you. SOC 1 Exploring Change - This interactive workshop is ideal for people who are interested in exploring change. Participants will learn about the Stages of Change model, have the opportunity to look at the pros and cons of change, and will leave with a clearer idea of what their next steps might be. SOC 2 Preparing for Action - This workshop is ideal for people who are ready to begin planning and preparing for employment or training. Participants will be offered the tools needed to manage stress and access supports. Participants will leave armed with confidence and new resources, ready to take action toward their employment or training goals. Introduction to Choice Theory - This 2-hour interactive workshop will get people thinking about what is most important to them when making choices, and reflect on how to select more effective behaviours in order to get what they want. It will encourage clients to accept personal responsibility for making positive change in their lives. Discussion will also include healthy relationship habits. Four- Part Series of Traditional Sweetgrass Teachings with Elder Archie Weenie - This series of teachings will discuss situations that people face during change that can create barriers to success. The Sweetgrass teachings will offer potential solutions to these barriers, and ways of planning for and coping with them. The format is conversational, with soup and bannock offered to keep the atmosphere comfortable and sociable. There will be room for personal consultation afterward, if required by any participants. Beading & Moccasin Classes - These beadwork sessions are a series of 6, with each class leading into the next project. The 1 to 4 classes will cover th th moccasins, while the 5 and 6 will focus on lanyards. All sessions will last 3 hours and have an instructor on hand to provide group instruction, as well as one-on-one support where required. Lindell Haywahe is our instructor, and she will be utilizing the sacred teachings (honesty, humility, truth, respect, wisdom, love, and bravery) in conjunction with her instruction. The beadings classes will help instil confidence, pride and work ethic, which can have an enduring effect and lead to sustainability in employment. Using a Flash Drive - During this computer lab tutorial, clients will learn the basics of flash drive use (aka: thumb drive, memory stick), including opening and saving documents, attaching files to email messages, and properly removing the device when finished. This session is intended for participants who either currently have or will be obtaining a flash drive, but are uncertain how to make use of it. If you have a flash drive, please bring it with you. Overcoming Obstacles This presentation will feature Cadmus Delorme and his journey of transitioning from reserve life to city life. He will also discuss the transition of becoming a student at the University of Regina and how his learning included not just his academic studies, but also his lifestyle learning. He will share with the group how this transition was aided by his culture and being grounded, and how his culture gave him the strength to overcome obstacles. Interviewing Skills - This workshop will benefit participants who want to increase their skill in preparing for and performing well in job interviews. The goal is to help participants reduce anxiety and increase their confidence when meeting a potential employer. The workshop will cover common interview questions and appropriate responses, along with recommended activities to undertake prior to, during, and after being interviewed. Participants will get the opportunity to evaluate a mock interview, as well as practicing their own skills with a group partner.
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Microsoft Word Basics - This computer lab tutorial is designed for clients who have no word processing experience. The tutorial will cover how to create, open, and save a Word document to either a computer or a flash drive memory stick. Basic information about editing and formatting documents will also be provided. This training session will particularly benefit those who want to work on a resume/cover letter/reference sheet, but dont know where t o start. If you have a flash drive, please bring it with you. Workplace Behaviour & Communication - Starting new roles and facing unfamiliar work situations can be challenging. This 2-hour workshop will help you to be more comfortable in any work environment. You will learn about workplace communication, time management, and workplace expectations. Participants will learn assertive communication skills, and acquire tools for confidence building. This process is intended to improve the participants ability to communicate with authority figures, behave professionally, and increase the likelihood of having ones needs met while on the job. Traditional Sweat - A sweat ceremony is a traditional practice of the Aboriginal people, and is used to detoxify and cleanse oneself whether you choose to cleanse for reasons that are spiritual, psychological, physical, emotional or all of the above. There are 4 rounds to a sweat and during each one, hot rocks are added to the fire in order to maintain the atmosphere, while prayers are conducted by an elder. A Sweat can be used as a tool for personal growth, and help to open spiritual doors for a person. Individuals may choose to leave at any time if the Sweat environment becomes too much for them. There will be a small feast afterwards to replenish nutrients lost by participants. Participants will meet at WorkPrep; transportation to Paul Dojack Youth Centre will be provided. Making a Killer Resume! - This 2-hour workshop will benefit participants who are interested in acquiring tools to build their resume and market themselves better. The goal of the workshop is to help participants understand the importance of having a suitable, up-to-date resume, and to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to ensure that the design and format of their resumes meet current industry standards. The Youth Cafe Employment Project is a unique program for youth ages 16-29 interested in the food services and customer service industry. Youth selected to participate in the project will participate in 25 weeks of paid training, including soft skill development in employment readiness workshops, hard skill development in the kitchen at the YMCA, and the opportunity for a placement in the community. Five youth will be selected to participate in the training. Warehouse Employment Program - This 6-week program will provide knowledge and skill development leading to employment in a warehouse/distribution centre. Upon completion of the program, participants will have an understanding of work within the warehouse industry, material handling skills, as well as knowledge of time management, budgeting and personal fitness skills. Individuals selected for the program will receive financial support during the program. Youth Employment Readiness Program - This nine-week program will provide participants with the opportunity to prepare for the world of work and learn the skills needed to keep a job. Participants will attend three weeks of in-class employability skills training, followed by six weeks of on the job training to identify personal skills and abilities, while building current work experience and references for their resume. This project includes 30 hours per week of paid training and work placement for the duration of the nine weeks. Eligible participants include those between the ages of 16-30.