ASL Services

ATN Can Arrange ASL interpreting services for the Skills for Employment program.

This gives clients who are deaf equal opportunity to upgrade their academic and computer skills. Self worth and confidence develops as they proceed through the in class time of the program.

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Successful?

Yes, they are all successful when they're finished the program. Some have chosen to go on to college while others choose careers.

CHERYL STEWART ~ ASL Interpreter

SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT

Skills for Employment program is designed to lead directly to job search.

Employment (full or part-time) is the ultimate goal.

Program Description

The Skills for Employment Program is designed to assist participants in their active job search through the development and maintenance of employment specific skills.

Comprehensive program includes Essential Skills development, Job Search Skills and Computer Training

Small classes mean more individual attention; maximum class size 10

7 weeks of in-class instruction; 30 hours per week

Non-Paid work placement

Focus on Essential Skills for the Workplace

Reading and comprehension; following instructions; understanding employment related material

Writing for communication; business letters; emails

Numeracy Skills: budgeting cash handling, scheduling, measuring and estimation

Thinking Skills: planning and organizing tasks, problem solving

Job Search Skills

Career Development and self assessment using a variety of tools

Job Search Skills: creating resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters; networking, honing interview skills; self marketing, researching the job market

Job Maintenance Skills: professionalism in the workplace; maintaining a positive attitude; effective problem solving techniques

Job Placement: participants are placed with an employer for 10 weeks; those who are not hired through their placements are helped with job search for as long as they require assistance

Personal Life Management Skills

The focus of this component of the program is to develop the group as a team and enhance interpersonal, problem solving, communication and presentation skills

Computer Skills

Keyboarding practice to increase speed and accuracy

Microsoft Word: creating business letters, resumes

Microsoft Excel: learn the basics, create a budget

Internet: responsible use, searching for information, using webmail

Please call for next available date.

Tuition applies, Subsidies may be available.

Please call 519-433-7950 or email to info@atn.on.ca for more information, or to register

*In some cases it may be possible to modify this schedule for personal or medical reasons, please discuss with the instructor when signing up for this program.