WRAP Workshops – December Schedule
CORD’s Work Readiness and Preparation (WRAP) offers pre-employment skills training to youths with disabilities ages 14 – 21 who are in high school or college. Check out the schedule below. Job internships may be available. For more information or to register, contact Alyson at 508-775-8300, ext. 2122.
All workshops will be held at CORD’s office from 4:00 – 4:45.
You must pre-register to attend workshops.
Wednesday. December 1 – Career Exploration
Identify career interests
Thursday, December 2 – Staying Safe While Looking for Work & on the Job
Learn how to be safe while using employment sites such as monster.com and indeed.com, when attending networking events and going on interviews. Learn how to be safe while working.
Tuesday, December 7 – Workplace Etiquette 101
Learn about appropriate communication skills and techniques; interacting with coworkers, supervisors and customers; workplace behaviors and more. Learn what is expected of you at work and how to get along with others.
Thursday, December 9 –Goal Setting
Learn how to identify educational and professional goals and how to create a roadmap to achieve them.
Tuesday, December 14 – Road to Work
Technical school? College? Apprenticeship? Supported employment? Learn about your options moving towards employment.
Wednesday, December 15 – College Bound: What you need to know
Learn about college applications, financial aid, and reasonable accommodations: high school vs. college.
Thursday, December 16 –Networking 101
Learn various ways of networking, how to find networking events and why networking is important..
Tuesday December 21 – ADA & Reasonable Accommodations
Know your rights! Employees with disabilities have rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn what employers need to do.
Wednesday, December 22 – Getting a Job
Learn how to create a resume, fill out applications and interviewing techniques.
Thursday, December 23 – Turning Interests into a Career
Not all artists work as professional artists, but it doesn’t mean they can’t use art in their work. Explore how to turn your interests into a career.
Tuesday, December 26 – Budgeting 101
Learn basic money management concepts and budgeting. Learn about income vs. expenses, needs vs. wants, gross pay vs. net pay, tracking money, different types of bank accounts and more.
Wednesday, December 29 – W-4, I-9, What’s That?
New employee paperwork is part of every new job. Learn what you need to know to be prepared for your fist day on the job.
Thursday, December 30 – Virtual Worksite Tours
Explore various industries through virtual tours. If you’re thinking about working in a specific field, let us know and we’ll set up a tour.