2019 Second Series of Life Skills and Gaining Preparedness Skills Training Announced
Join us as we focus on a variety of topics to help build your independence in the community!
Walton Options for Independent Living will be offering Life Skills Training and Employment Readiness Training for people with disabilities!
All classes are held at the Walton Options Augusta Office at 948 Walton Way. For more information and registration, please contact (706)724-6262.
Life Skills Training: Your Money, Your Goals (Money Management)
Thursday, April 11, 2019- 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The road to financial independence begins with keeping track of your money. Whether you’re beginning a job search, starting a new job or maybe getting a raise, knowing where you stand financially is key to planning your future. Our money management class will give you the opportunity to learn more about:
- Managing personal finances and bills in a timely manner
- Opening and managing checking and saving accounts
- Credit and interest rates and the advantages
- The importance of budgeting and fixed income
- Tips and tidbits to expand knowledge and skills for financial independence
Gaining Preparedness Skills Training: Talk the Talk-Interview Know How
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 – 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how to present your best self to a potential employer? Are you curious about the interview process when applying for a job? Have these questions answered and more at our Talk the Talk Interview Know How class!
Learn more about:
- Understanding the importance of appropriate attire for an interview
- What employers are wanting in prospects
- The importance of proper body etiquette in an interview
- The decision regarding disability disclosure
- The concept of salary negotiation and compensation
- Access to practice skills through a mock interview to measure strengths and weaknesses
- Positive and encouraging constructive feedback on a mock interview for self-development improvement.
Lemonade and Learn (Disability Sensitivity Awareness Training)
Thursday, May 16, 2019 – 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Grab a cold glass of lemonade, a snack, and let’s chat! We will discuss topics that impact the disability community and promote understanding of people with disabilities in an open, respectful, and safe supportive space!
You will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about definition to disability (ADA)
- Learn how to knock down myths and stereotypes
- Learn how to educate others on the importance of understanding disability diversity
- Learn the role that awareness, sensitivity, and inclusion plays in the community
- Learn to encourage person first focus, not the disability.
- Disability etiquette: Best practices to communicate and interact with people with disabilities
- Hear the real facts
- A mile in my shoes (interactive activity)
- Living well with a disability (personal experiences about living with a disability)
- Experience a Facility Tour
Gaining Preparedness Skills Training: Soft Skills and Social Skills in the Work Place
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 – 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Soft and social skills are very important to have when communicating. They can often make or break conversations. With our Soft Skills and Social Skills in the Work Place class you will have the chance to gain and refresh your soft and social skills!
You will learn about:
- The necessary soft skills for the workplace
- Communication at work
- The business of effective listening
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Learning to interact appropriately with a supervisor and co-workers
- Recognizing socially unacceptable language
Gaining Preparedness Skills Training: First Impressions Count (Dress for Success)
Thursday, June 27th, 2019 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
No matter if you are in the job search market, already employed, or attending a social/educational event, first impressions count! We all want to look and feel good about meeting new people in various settings, but first impressions go beyond the clothes we wear. Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in this event to learn more about making a first impression count!
Topics to include but not limited to:
- Learning about the impact of appearance, attitude, and body language
- Accessing community resource referral programs
- Learning about shopping during a clearance or sale for great finds
- How to communicate clearly and with substance
- Tips on planning smart affordable budgeting for dress attire
- The importance of being tech-savvy
- Hearing from a Personal Style Coach
Are you ready to take the next step in your journey of independence? Don’t wait, reserve your place at the next Life Skills or Gaining Preparedness Skills training today! Contact us today at 706-724-6262 or complete the contact form online.