Career Choice Employment Readiness Course: These classes have been developed to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Throughout the duration of this course, participants can receive information and training to obtain the skills necessary to compete more effectively in the job market. Personal commitment and job readiness skills are extremely important in your job search. This course meets that need and is provided at no charge to consumers who choose to participate.
Computer Training: This course is designed to give the consumer “hands on" basic computer skills using Windows XP Professional. In addition, a beginner course in Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher are also offered. During the course, each participant learns how to create an e-mail, produce a business letter and/or resumé, develop an Excel spreadsheet, create a slide-show presentation and design an informational flyer.
Money Smart Financial Management Training: This portion of Career Development offers financial education where participants build their knowledge, security and financial confidence with subjects such as:
Resumé Assistance: Resumés are an important part of developing your first impression with potential employers. Our Resumé Assistance program offers free help with creating a resumé that will make your first impression a lasting one.
Employment Resource Center: Have you ever found yourself in need of a job but do not have a clue where to begin? Our Employment Resource Center contains a wealth of information at your fingertips to ensure gainful employment in the career of your choice.
Job Placement: The Career Development department assists by matching workers to open jobs in the local market. The ILRC collaborates with many businesses to help ensure participants obtain a quality career in the field of their choice. Some of the businesses that work with us are:
Employment Advocacy: Find yourself in need of a specific job accommodation? Having trouble on the job because you do not have the tools necessary to complete your job in a timely manner due to your disability? The Career Development Office will help you advocate for yourself to receive the accommodations and/or tools needed so that you can complete your daily job task(s) effectively and efficiently We not only advocate for you, we teach you how to advocate for yourself and maintain your independence.
Career Choice Employment Readiness Course: These classes have been developed to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Throughout the duration of this course, participants can receive information and training to obtain the skills necessary to compete more effectively in the job market. Personal commitment and job readiness skills are extremely important in your job search. This course meets that need and is provided at no charge to consumers who choose to participate.
Computer Training: This course is designed to give the consumer “hands on" basic computer skills using Windows XP Professional. In addition, a beginner course in Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher are also offered. During the course, each participant learns how to create an e-mail, produce a business letter and/or resumé, develop an Excel spreadsheet, create a slide-show presentation and design an informational flyer.
Money Smart Financial Management Training: This portion of Career Development offers financial education where participants build their knowledge, security and financial confidence with subjects such as:
Resumé Assistance: Resumés are an important part of developing your first impression with potential employers. Our Resumé Assistance program offers free help with creating a resumé that will make your first impression a lasting one.
Employment Resource Center: Have you ever found yourself in need of a job but do not have a clue where to begin? Our Employment Resource Center contains a wealth of information at your fingertips to ensure gainful employment in the career of your choice.
Job Placement: The Career Development department assists by matching workers to open jobs in the local market. The ILRC collaborates with many businesses to help ensure participants obtain a quality career in the field of their choice. Some of the businesses that work with us are:
Employment Advocacy: Find yourself in need of a specific job accommodation? Having trouble on the job because you do not have the tools necessary to complete your job in a timely manner due to your disability? The Career Development Office will help you advocate for yourself to receive the accommodations and/or tools needed so that you can complete your daily job task(s) effectively and efficiently We not only advocate for you, we teach you how to advocate for yourself and maintain your independence.