Strategies for Discovery and Career Planning (2 sessions)

It's more important than ever that job seekers are appropriately using their time to prepare and plan for entering or re-entering the workforce. Participants will learn how to coordinate and implement person-centered planning strategies during these challenging times. This two-session online training series will cover strategies to assess job seeker's employment goals, abilities, interests, and capacities.

Participants are expected to attend both sessions. Letters of completion will be provided after finishing both training sessions.

Job Development & Business Engagement Online Training Series (3 sessions)

Developing job opportunities and finding the right job match in an ever-changing economic environment places increasing demands on employment professionals. This three-session online training series focuses on understanding employer needs and developing quality job matches. Topics include: employer networking; marketing to employers and responding to objections; using social media and other tools to market the job seeker; identifying unmet business needs; dealing with disclosure; and job carving and creation.

Staff should attend all three sessions to get the most out of this training series. Topics will carry over to next session if needed. Letters of completion will be provided after finishing all three training sessions.

LifeCourse in Action Series

The Charting the LifeCourse framework and tools help participants envision and chart a course toward a good life. The framework and tools can be great resources for day and employment providers. The LifeCourse in Action series is a virtual educational forum where you will hear inspiring stories and learn first-hand how these tools and resources may benefit you, your family, or your organization. The series kicks off Wednesday, September 13 at 12pm with the session “Supporting Families Using Charting the LifeCourse: Connecting a National Movement to Your Family and Work”.

Foundations of Community Employment

This course is a great starting point for new staff to gain a solid foundation for their work in the field and for current staff to build on the skills and knowledge they already have. Staff will get an overview of the past and present community employment, understand the social, political, and economic changes leading to the expansion of opportunities for individuals with disabilities and learn how to collaborate with team stakeholders

Please contact Lara Enein at lara.enein@umb.edu with any questions.