PREPARING YOUNG ADULTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE
The Employment Program is an 8-Week curriculum that includes four critical components to prepare young adults to obtain and retain successful employment.
- WEEK 1 ORIENTATION & PRE-ASSESSMENT:
Introduces candidates to the program and identifies current skills
- WEEK 2 COMMUNICATION:
Introduces effective communication skills in the work place that will address appropriate language and conflict resolution
- WEEK 3 GOAL SETTING/FINANCIAL LITERACY:
Introduces SMART goals to achieve overall success
- WEEK 4 ACCOUNTABILITY/ TEAMWORK:
Provides guidelines for participants to understand their responsibility and their roles at the workplace
Introduces candidates to the program and identifies current skills
Introduces effective communication skills in the work place that will address appropriate language and conflict resolution
Introduces SMART goals to achieve overall success
Provides guidelines for participants to understand their responsibility and their roles at the workplace
- WEEK 5 BUSINESS ETIQUETTE:
Discusses Do’s and Dont’s and appropriate behavior at the workplace
- WEEK 6 INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE:
Participants review interview techniques following with a mock interview
- WEEK 7 GRADUATION:
Participants who have completed program requirements will receive 225 Employment Program certification and incentives
- WEEK 8 JOB FAIR:
Recruitment
Discusses Do’s and Dont’s and appropriate behavior at the workplace
Participants review interview techniques following with a mock interview
Participants who have completed program requirements will receive 225 Employment Program certification and incentives
Recruitment
Sessions will take place in the Spring, Summer, and Fall from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Registration is required. One class per week. Light dinner is provided. Childcare is provided.
2021 SESSION DATES
SPRING: April 7th – May 5th
SUMMER: July 14th – August 11th
FALL: October 26th – November 10th
Contact 225-250-9233 or employment@empower225.org for more information.
EMPLOYER / PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT
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Present your company to our participants at the Baton Rouge Dream Center
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Become an Employment Mentor by attending our curriculum-based weekly modules
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Hire participants who have obtained certification through the 225 Employment Program
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Represent your business at one of our quarterly job fairs.
Present your company to our participants at the Baton Rouge Dream Center
Become an Employment Mentor by attending our curriculum-based weekly modules
Hire participants who have obtained certification through the 225 Employment Program
Represent your business at one of our quarterly job fairs.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead
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