THE DONLEY REHABILITATION CENTER OFFERS OUR ENHANCED VOCATIONAL SERVICES . . .

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

A SHORT-TERM VOCATIONAL PROGRAM

THAT INCLUDES A QUICK, COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO PREPARE INJURED WORKERS TO INDEPENDENTLY IDENTIFY AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

THE PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE:

ORIENTATION TO VOCATIONAL SERVICES MONDAYS 2:00 PM

RESUME DEVELOPMENT THURSDAYS 9-11 AM

CAREERSCOPE VOCATIONAL TESTING FRIDAYS 9-11 AM

JOB-SEEKING SKILLS WORKSHOP – 3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY

OFFERED TWICE A MONTH 9 AM – 12 NOON

DAY 1- WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?

• HOW TO CONDUCT A JOB SEARCH
• ORIENTATION TO INTERNET JOB SEARCH SITES
• INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKRI
• STATE JOBS AND MORE
• SPEAKER: FROM STATE OF RI DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

DAY 2- YES, YOU CAN!

• REVIEW OF RESUME TYPES AND COVER LETTERS
• HOW TO MAKE THE CONTACT TO A POTENTIAL EMPLOYER
• HOW TO COMPLETE APPLICATIONS
• SPEAKER: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & TRAINING EDUCATION UNIT - ADDRESSING CONCERNS ABOUT WAGES AND BENEFITS

DAY 3- DRESS FOR SUCCESS

• INTERVIEWING SKILLS
• PERSONAL PRESENTATION
• VIDEO AND DISCUSSION ON INTERVIEWING ETIQUETTE
• HOW TO THINK AND SPEAK POSITIVELY ABOUT SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• THE HOW-TO’S OF ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT
• GAPS IN WORK HISTORY
• INTERVIEW FOLLOW-UP ETIQUETTE
• HOW TO KEEP JOB SEARCH RECORDS

PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE TO MEET WITH OTHER JOB SEEKERS IN OUR MONDAY JOB CLUB GROUP MEETINGS, AT 11:00 OR 1:00, THAT ARE HELD IN THE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER HERE AT THE DONLEY CENTER.

INJURED WORKERS ARE WELCOME TO TAKE ANY OR ALL UNITS.

WHEN ALL UNITS ARE ACCOMPLISHED, PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.

PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE DONLEY CENTER, BUT ARE WELCOME TO REQUEST FURTHER INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION WITH A VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR.

 NO REFERRAL IS REQUIRED – PARTICIPANTS CAN CALL CINDY BALDWIN AT 401-243-1237 OR EMAIL: cbaldwin@dlt.ri.gov

OR SUBMIT THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION INFORMATION by mail or email:

• Name:
• Social Security#
• Date of Injury:
• Complete Address (City, State, Zip):
• Phone #

PLEASE MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION FORM TO:

Ms. Cindy Baldwin

The Donley Rehabilitation Center

249 Blackstone Boulevard

Providence, RI 02906