BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82@welcomehouseinc.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T193000 DTSTAMP:20160601T174751Z URL:https://www.welcomehouseinc.org/events/leap-academy-orientation/ SUMMARY:LEAP Academy Orientation DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative evening to learn more about LEAP Aca demy\, the newest partnership between Welcome House and Linking Employment \, Abilities and Potential (LEAP). Come meet the instructors and learn a l ittle more about the class offerings for the first group of LEAP Academy s tudents!\nClasses offered in the first session include:\nIntroduction to J ob Preparedness\nIn this comprehensive introduction to job preparedness\, students will learn how to find jobs for which they are qualified\, identi fy their skills\, and present their best selves through the application an d interview processes. Activities include “unpacking” job descriptions \, completing practice applications\, developing resumes and cover letters \, learning about appropriate professional attire\, and engaging in mock i nterviews\nInterpersonal Skills &\; Communication\nThis course guides s tudents through understanding interpersonal skills and communication\, wit h an aim to encourage healthy and productive relationships. Students will develop skills to communicate with peers\, co-workers\, and employers\, wi th an emphasis on appropriate behavior for each scenario. This course cove rs different types of communication\, as well as approaches to conflict re solution\, respecting personal boundaries\, understanding social cues\, in teracting with strangers\, and identifying unhealthy or abusive relationsh ips. Students will be encouraged to express themselves and listen to their peers through both real and simulated scenarios.\nCareer &\; Community Exploration\nThis course explores a variety of jobs and career options av ailable in the community and helps students to identify fields or opportun ities that interest them. Sessions involve group informational interviews that cover job duties\, employer expectations\, and the joys and challenge s of different types of work. Students are given the opportunity to meet v isiting professionals in different fields\, as well as to tour local facil ities (e.g.\, Mitchell’s Ice Cream\, Campell’s Sweets Factory\, Great Lakes Brewing Company\, etc.)\nRoutines for Daily Living\nRoutines are a p art of our daily personal and work lives. Learn about how to plan healthy routines for daily living such as exercise\, food planning\, tips to succe ed in the workplace\, and money management. Technology will be incorporate d into these sessions to encourage students to utilize apps and other assi stive technology to enable greater independence and routine management. Se ssions will include simple food preparation\, exercise basics\, and introd uction to money management.\nQuestions?\nWelcome House – Jelena Kirkland \n440-356-2330 ext. 234\njkirkland@www.welcomehouseinc.org\n\nLEAP – Che ryl Gorham\n216-696-2716 ext. 837\ncgorham@leapinfo.org LOCATION:Quantum LEAP Cleveland\, 2545 Lorain Ave\, Cleveland\, Oh\, 44113\ , United States GEO:41.4836104;-81.70397179999998 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2545 Lorain Ave\, Cleveland \, Oh\, 44113\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Quantum LEAP Clev eland:geo:41.4836104,-81.70397179999998 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20160313T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR