GET READY TO WORK
Ask Yourself
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Want to learn how to find, apply, and interview for a job?
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Would you like to try working in different environments?
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Do you wonder what is expected of you in the workplace?
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Have you thought about accommodations and how you can request them?
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Are you ready to live independently?
We Offer These Services:
Learn good work habits and skills to prepare for success on the job.
Skills for Work could help you:
- Learn how to search and apply for a job
- Learn how to get to work
- Understand employer expectations
- Develop social skills for the workplace
- Strengthen communication skills
- Understand information on paychecks
- Practice money management skills
- Learn about independent living
Practice being your own champion and maximizing your skills in the workplace.
Self-Advocacy training could help you:
- Understand your rights at work
- Learn your responsibilities at work
- Participate in leadership activities
- Learn about accommodations and supports
- Practice communicating needs and concerns
- Participate in mentoring opportunities
Connect with local professionals and get real-world work experience.
Work Experiences could include:
- Short-term employment
- Internships (paid or unpaid)
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships (informal)
- Informational interviews
- Work site tours
- Job shadowing
- Volunteer opportunities
- Mentoring opportunities