The Life Skills training offers basic job skills and
nutrition information. Our target population includes
welfare to work clients, residents of the PORT Shelter
(Homeless winter program), other LINK clients, and
community and agency referrals. It also covers topics
Goals and Objective
- To empower and educate clients/participants on life
skills and job readiness.
- To increase self-esteem and awareness of self-worth.\
- To help develop independent life skills in an effort
to foster greater – self sufficiency.
Topics include:
Education
- Continuing Education
- Adult Education
Education
- GED
- Utilizing skills obtained from previous work
experiences
Writing Process
- Filing out Applications
- Preparing Resumes
- Company
Interview Skills
- Questions often asked
- Questions for the Employer
Interview Skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Communication & Listening Skills
Dress for SUCCESS
- Self Esteem Building
- Company Dress
"The Professional"
Dress for SUCCESS
- Do’s and Don’ts during the interview process
- Mix and Match
"Making what you have work for you"
Cultural Diversity
- People of Diversity
- Unity & Equality
- Acceptance of Others
- Understanding
Nutrition
- Making the most of your food Dollars
- Feeding your Children
Nutrition
- Healthy Food Choices
- Low cost healthy Menus
Organizational Skills
- Inventory-Evaluating skills and accomplishments
- Documentation
-
Organizational Skills
- Setting new goals for the next year
- Summarizing your Journal-prepare to pass it on
Budgeting
- Making the most of your money
- Prioritizing
Other Life skills topics can be included at request of
the referral agency to meet the demands of the clients we
serve.
Life Skills Workshops
Every alternate Friday of the month 9:30 am – 12:00
noon
Computer classes available
For more information or to register for classes please
call (757) 595 1953
