KW Career Compass LEG Up! to Work Winter 2025

Date: January 6 – March 14, 2025
This course is passport funding eligible.
Location: KW Habilitation, 99 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener

This course is for adults 18+ with a developmental disability and is focused on building the skills essential for employment, creating a resume, interview preparation and more!  When the course is complete, there will be a meeting to discuss the next steps of your employment goals, including opportunities to work with a Job Coach/Job Developer for ongoing support.

See below for more information!

$300.00

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This in person Job Readiness Course Includes:

  • 32 hours in class learning during the first 8 weeks (Mondays 1:30-3:30 pm and Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 am)
  • Hands on skills evaluation at 2-3 different community sites planned throughout the course
  • One to one resume work
  • Practice interviews with community partners (approximately 2 hours)
  • Literacy Evaluation (approximately 1.5 hours)

 

Course Outline

Self-Presentation
Learn how to present yourself with confidence and how to make a good impression.

Time Management
Define your own skills and where you need to improve.

Rights & Responsibilities
Become more familiar with the Employment Standards Act (ESA). Discuss disclosing a
disability.

Being Professional in the Workplace
Identify good work ethic and review concepts of communication and advocacy.

The Realities of Work
Ways to cope with the feelings of starting a new job, the school to work transition, flexibility,
commitment and expectations.

Managing Work and Personal Life
Review the importance of self-care, to discuss anger, stress and coping skills.

Goals and Barriers
Understanding realistic goals both short and long term. What are barriers and
accommodations?

Career Conversations, Job Search and Interview Skills
Planning the right job search for your skills, preparing for information meetings and interviews.

Learn the importance of giving and receiving both positive and negative feedback.

For more info contact: [email protected] or 519-744-6307 ext 1252

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