The Career Development Services System is a comprehensive program which begins
with the Outreach and Admissions, Career Preparation Period, Career Development
Period, Career Transition period, then on to Career and Success!
We are staffed with 5 admissions counselors, 4 Career Advisors and secretarial
support. The Outreach, Admissions department is primarily responsible for
recruiting, screening and assigning potential students who are eligible to enter
the Talking Leaves Center.
The Career Preparation Period is a 60 day program
which focuses on the trainees skills in developing employability, personal
responsibility, creating a personal career development plan, computer skills and
earning the trainees respect and trust.
The Career Development Period consists of the
trainees willingness to learn, to demonstrate technical/academic skills,
interpersonal communication, social personal management skills, problem solving
skills, independent skills, and Job search skills.
The Career Transition
Period will focus on earning the respect and trust in regarding support services
with the assistance of the trainees first job. Career Advisors will assist with
face to face transitional needs, such as, housing, transportation, child care,
and career counseling. The Career Advisors will work with the trainees for 12
months following the initial job placement in assisting subsequent placements or
job upgrades with support services they need to stay employed and live
independently.
The Career Development Services System program also has a great working
relationship with the Armed Forces in referrals and placement. Assistance in
furthering education with college programs.
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