Job Readiness Program

COURSE OUTLINE
8 WEEK SESSIONS

WEEK # 1 (4 hours total)

• Orientation
• Distribution of school supplies
• Expectations of participants
• Testing: Aptitude & job placement tests
• Networking with peers
• Self-esteem

WEEK # 2 (4 hours total)

Exploring the job market, what jobs are available, how to read classified ads, etc.)

• Approaching the job market:
  1. phone skills--calling and requesting an interview
  2. dressing for success
  3. assertiveness skills
  4. filling out a job application and bringing necessary documentation with you

WEEK # 3 - (4 hours total)

• Introduction to Business Machines and Hands-On experience with a small group
  1. calculators and adding machines
  2. typewriters (electric and memory)
  3. computer basics
  4. fax machines
  5. copy machines
  6. adding machines
  7. phone systems & intercoms

• Continuation of business machines
• Review of 1st three weeks

WEEKS # 5 & # 6 (8 hours total)

• Resume Writing
• Cover Letters
• Interview Ettiquette
  • Interview follow-up procedures
  • Thank you letters
  • Body Language
  • Interview Attire

WEEK # 7 (4 hours total)

* MOCK INTERVIEWS--this segment of the course will be videotaped & reviewed later

WEEK # 8 (4 hours total)
Video Reviews & Course Summary

Graduation will be held one week after the final class. Individual job assistance and placement will begin immediately after graduation ceremonies. Assistance will be ongoing and progress will be tracked on an individual basis.