Employment Programs and Workshops

Employment Program Geared for Clients or Program Participants

A multi-module, job readiness program designed to empower individuals who are engaged in:

  • Housing programs

  • Substance use disorder or mental health treatment programs

  • Educational programs, and are seeking employment

This workshop provides participants with tools, skills, and support that will enable them to secure and maintain employment. The program consists of six modules that address various aspects of job readiness and employment. We incorporate trauma-informed principles including:

  • Safety

  • Culture

  • Gender and Historical Background

  • Choice

  • Collaboration

  • Empowerment

  • Peer support

Resume & Cover Letter Sessions For Students, Recent Graduates, or Youth Involved In Career Training

Weekly 1.5 hour group or individual meetings designed to provide youth with skills and knowledge to navigate the employment process. This program aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where participants can:

  • Develop resilience

  • Build self-confidence

  • Acquire practical tools to overcome barriers to employment.

In addition to learning job readiness skills and engaging in employment preparation activities, meetings focus on:

  • Building language to describe skills and work experience

  • Teaching strategies to develop mechanisms that help to deal with stress, setbacks and pursue goals for success

  • Assessing work values and interests

Career Planning & Interest Assessment Workshop

The Career Planning and Interest Assessment Workshops are geared for clients and program participants enrolled in human service and educational programs. The workshop is 2.5 hour exploration of:

  • Interests

  • Skills

  • Values

  • Career goals

The workshop combines interactive information sessions, group activities, and an introduction to resources and assessment tools.

Participants can practice using tools that enable them to investigate the costs and advantages of certification programs and continuing education in their desired field. They will also develop long and short-term career goals, including skill, credentialing and educational development plans.

Free Job Readiness Resource Packet

Free getting started packet with information and resources to help you with:

  • Job search

  • Career planning

  • Creating a resume and cover letter

  • Improving interview skills

  • Understanding networking

The packet includes worksheets and forms to walk you through the process step-by-step.

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Housing Or Mental Health Case Manager Train The Trainer Employment Workshop

This 3.5-hour workshop is designed for Case Managers and Program Managers who already have a strong understanding of Trauma Informed Care. The focus of the workshop is to support staff who are working with individuals who are seeking employment opportunities, and who have a history of trauma or adverse childhood experiences.

  • Trainers will receive:

  • Materials

  • Curriculum

  • Assessment tools

  • Resources to provide comprehensive support using strategies for building rapport, establishing boundaries, promoting self-care using a trauma-informed framework.

Participants will learn how language, family and cultural identity, and tolerance for risk affect individuals’ ability to seek and maintain employment, including potential barriers and triggers that may arise in workplace settings.