Full Citizenship

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Job Readiness Services


Job Placement Services


Post Employment Services


Intensive Case Management Services


Job Club       

Our workshops consist of small groups of participants from Franklin and Douglas Counties. The instructor is available for individualized one-on-one student meetings. Students also have the opportunity to accomplish SRS program goals while creating a peer support network. Guest speaker and experts from all pertinent areas of the community share their knowledge with the participants.

 

Please see our schedule at http://calendar.yahoo.com/fullcitizenship
 

CLASS SCHEDULE

5 days a week

4-6 hours a day

Some of the topics covered include:

  • Goal Setting

  • Keeping a Realistic Schedule

  • Back-Up Plans

  • Maintaining Motivation

  • Dressing and Maintaining a Professional Style

  • Identifying Employment Interests and Abilities

  • Resume Writing and and Applications

  • Cover Letters

  • Identifying Good References

  • Interviewing Skills

  • Explaining Gaps in Employment

  • Salary and Wage Negotiation

  • Understanding Employee Benefits

  • Understanding Background Checks

  • Verification of Background and References

  • Employment Legal Information

  • Employee Rights

  • Job Search Strategies and Networking

  • Using Your Supports

  • Using Temporary/Employment Agencies

  • Using the Internet for Job Search

  • Dedication to Your New Career

  • Keeping and Getting Ahead in Your New Job

  • Think Like an Employer

  • Continuing Education and Skill Training Opportunities


Life Skills

Our workshops consist of small groups of participants from Franklin and Douglas Counties. The instructor is available for individualized one-on-one student meetings. Students also have the opportunity to accomplish SRS program goals while creating a peer support network. Guest speaker and experts from all pertinent areas of the community share their knowledge with the participants.

 

Please see our schedule at http://calendar.yahoo.com/fullcitizenship


CLASS SCHEDULE

  • 5 days a week

  • 4-6 hours a day

Some of the topics covered include:

  • Self-Esteem/Personal Coaching (Taking Care of Yourself)

  • Journaling

  • Creating Positive Energy and Change

  • Crisis Management

  • Problem Solving Strategies

  • Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness

  • Communication Skills

  • Anger Management

  • Mental Health Help

  • Substance Abuse

  • Resources for Domestic Violence and Safe Environments

  • Effective Parenting

  • First Aid and Family Health

  • Nutrition and Wise Meal Planning

  • Family Planning and Birth Control

  • Finding Child Care

  • Budgeting and Credit Counseling

  • Banking/Saving Money

  • Smart Shopping

  • Community Resources to Stretch your Money

  • Car Repair Information

  • Insurance Options

  • Bus Schedule and Route Planning

  • Local Housing Information and Applications

  • Landlord Tenant Information

  • Utility and Telephone Plans


Office Assistant & Kick Start Computer Training

In today’s competitive business environment, a new language is required to make successful entry and advancement in office positions. Employers are demanding professional and technical skills from their employees. Full Citizenship’s staff has over 25 years of experience in teaching computer skills and personal employment coaching. The goal of this program is to equip our student’s with the necessary skills to be successful in today’s job market.

Advantages of Our Program

  • Certificate upon completion of full 12-week course

  • Small class size – maximum 4 students

  • One-on-one instruction available

  • Instructor available 2 hours outside of class time daily

  • Student may take any individual module

  • Entitled to 1 hour of job search assistance for every completed module

CLASS SCHEDULE

4 days/week

5 hours/day

Module I – 1 Week             Module II – 1 Week
JOB READINESS TRAINING   BUSINESS ETIQUETTE AND OFFICE PROFESSIONALISM
Resume Writing and Applications   Phone Etiquette
Cover Letters   Customer Relations
Appropriate References   Appropriate Workplace Conversation
Identifying Employment Interests and Abilities   Anger Management
Goal Setting   Manners
Prioritizing Schedules   Meeting Protocol
Job Search Strategies and Networking   Business Negotiation
Maintaining Motivation   Positive Work Habits
Employee Rights   Tracking Break/Lunch Time
Interviewing Skills   Office Politics
Proper Hygiene and Attire    
Punctuality and Time Management    
Dedication to your New Career    
Understanding Background Checks    
Explaining Gaps in Employment    
Salary Negotiation    
Understanding Employee Benefits    

 

Module III – 2 Weeks   Module IV – 2 Weeks
LIFE SKILLS   OFFICE SYSTEMS AND OFFICE SKILLS
Self-Esteem/Personal Coaching   10-key
Budgeting   Filing Systems
Banking/Saving Money   Postage Machines
Informed Consumership   Phone Systems
Crisis Management   Fax Machines
Problem Solving   Copiers
Self-Advocacy   Voice Mail and Email
Communication Skills   Customer Service
Community Resources   Phone Etiquette
Mobility and Travel Training   Teamwork
Health and Nutrition    

 

Module I – 1 Week   Module II – 1 Week   Module III – 1 Week
INTRO TO COMPUTERS   WORD PROCESSING   MICROSOFT EXCEL
Windows Operating System   Typing Skills   Spreadsheets
Internet Explorer   Proofreading   Invoicing
Netscape   Microsoft Word   Outcome Tracking
         
Module IV – 1 Week   Module V – 1 Week   Module VI – 1 Week
MICROSOFT ACCESS   MICROSOFT POWER POINT   MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
Customer Information   Presentations   Email and Fax Communications
Inventory Tracking       Maintaining Web Pages
Tasking/Scheduling        

Program and Event Calendar

http://calendar.yahoo.com/fullcitizenship


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