First Impressions 2012 Employment Training

Program Description: This is a free two-day employment workshop geared towards helping clients be successful in finding and sustaining employment. Topics such as career preparation, interviewing, soft skills, and relaxing are covered in the workshop. Workshop participants also receive free career clothing and makeup and hygiene items.

2012 Dates: (Third full week of the month on Wednesday and Thursday, dates may vary dependent on upcoming SSC events, see below.) Please contact SSC on Monday, the week of the class to give us estimated numbers and needed paperwork. Thank you!

Agenda for Wednesday

9:00-9:15          Welcome and Introductions
9:15-10:15       “Spa Time” by Joy Kipp, LSW
10:15-10:30     Break
10:30-12:00     Joy Kipp, LSW, “First Impressions”
12:00-12:30     Lunch (on your own)
12:30-2:00       Acquiring a Career Wardrobe (Please wear one of your interview outfits Thursday and do not wear any makeup.)

Agenda for Thursday

9:00-10:15       “Makeup Makeovers” (If there are men in the class they will be receiving their wardrobe at this time)
10:15-10:30     Break
10:30-12:30     “Interviewing Techniques” by Michelle Herrly, PHR
  *Speaker dates and times may vary

Contact Information: Please call and ask to register for a class or contact a staff Coordinator for further questions: Joy Kipp, LSW. Mail to: Pioneer Manor, 201 11^th St N, Fargo ND, 58102. Phone 701-237-6355 or Fax: 701-237-6553. Or email registration to: JoyK@702com.net

*Fargo Housing Authority gives preference to attendance for Public Housing & Section 8 voucher clients. We are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis if room is available.