Course Schedule
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Week 1:
Assessments, Life Development Planning, and Career Goal Setting-TABE Assessment, Assigned Life Development Coach, and Career Coach Pre Op Hope
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Week 2:
Computer Technology, Time Management, Problem Solving -focuses on learning technology, time management, and problem-solving techniques.
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Week 3:
Communication, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, and Workplace Ethics & Behaviors-focuses on developing communication skills, customer service skills resolving conflict in the workplace, and workplace behavior and ethics.
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Week 4:
Job Search Techniques & Diversity-learning appropriate job search techniques, understanding diversity in the workforce.
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Week 5:
FDIC Money Start-learning money management, making good financial decisions, and workshop with Operation Hope
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Week 6:
Test out week.
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Week 7:
Skills Development & Professional Portfolio Development- focuses on defining and your skills, developing a professional portfolio, and learning faith-based principles in work
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Week 8:
Professionalism, Addressing Your Past, and Interview Preparation-focuses on developing professionalism, addressing past mistakes (criminal background, gaps in employment, and job-hopping) with employers, and interview preparation.
CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY: All courses must use Canvas to gain access to vital course information such as the syllabus, handouts, presentations, lectures, activities, assignments, announcements, etc. Course lectures will use Zoom. Students may log on using a PC, MAC, or Tablet.
CURRICULUM: The course curriculum will come from WorkFaith Birmingham and the Alabama Ready to Work Program through Lawson State Community College
EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT
WorkFaith Birmingham Completion includes 95% Attendance and Punctuality rate, completion of the 2-week course, completion of the mock interview process, and participation in graduation.
Ready to Work Completion 95% Attendance and Punctuality rate, Satisfactory achievement of work ethic, organizational skills, attitude, and motivation, 70% or higher on all required assessments, National Career Readiness Certificate.
PROGRAM INCENTIVES:
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WorkFaith Birmingham Certificate and copy of Background Check
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The National Career Readiness Certificate
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Alabama Certified Worker Certificate
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One free College Course through Lawson State CC
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$175.00 stipend upon completion
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ID/Driver’s License Assistance
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GED Tutoring/Assistance
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Interview Outfit
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Life Development Plan and Career Coach
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Connection to resources for education, military, trade school, employment, and financial education/coaching
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Financial Education through Operation Hope 16-18 years of age
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Dedicated Financial Coach through Operation Hope 18 and up