Employment & Training

Results: 10

• Assistive Technology Training (3)
  LH-2700.0600

  Assistive Technology Training

  LH-2700.0600
  
  Programs that provide training for individuals who have physical or sensory limitations and/or for their caregivers which focuses on the care and utilization of the particular type of assistive technology product they require and changes the devices might require in their lives. Assistive technology training may deal with cognitive/learning aids, computer access aids, assistive technology software, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids and/or visual aids.
• Career Counseling (10)
  ND-2000.1500-160

  Career Counseling

  ND-2000.1500-160
  
  Programs that provide information and guidance for people who need to evaluate their aptitude, abilities and interests in order to choose a vocation or career and select the type of training that will enable them to obtain and progress in positions in the public or private sector that are productive and fulfilling.
• Caregiver Training (17)
  PH-0800

  Caregiver Training

  PH-0800
  
  Programs that provide training for family members and other informal caregivers which focuses on care-related activities such as medication management, personal care and making the home environment safe and barrier-free as well as on stress management and other techniques to help the caregiver take care of him or herself. The focus of the training is on building the skills and capacity of the caregiver to manage their caregiving role. Some programs include a caregiver assessment, development of an individualized plan that focuses on the caregiver, setting goals and establishing a routine for ongoing support for the caregiver.
• Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers (7)
  ND-1500

  Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

  ND-1500
  
  One-stop centers that provide an array of employment and training services in a convenient, easily accessible location. Services may include job counseling, testing and assessment; resume preparation assistance, interview training and other prejob guidance services; job matching and referral; unemployment insurance and job registration; labor market and career information; information on financial aid for education and training; and referral for job training, transportation, child care, personal and financial counseling, health care and other human services resources in the community.
• Employment Preparation (19)
  ND-2000

  Employment Preparation

  ND-2000
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who need information, guidance and/or training in specific job-related skills to make appropriate occupational choices and secure and retain positions that effectively utilize their abilities.
• Job Finding Assistance (15)
  ND-3500

  Job Finding Assistance

  ND-3500
  
  Programs that help people identify and secure paid employment opportunities that match their aptitude, qualifications, experience and interests.
• Job Search Resource Centers (2)
  ND-3500.3700

  Job Search Resource Centers

  ND-3500.3700
  
  Facilities that provide space for people who are looking for work. Amenities may include computers, resume writing software programs, printers, fax machines, telephones, and email addresses and voicemail/message taking services to ensure that prospective employers are able to contact job seekers.
• Job Training Formats (9)
  ND-2000.3500

  Job Training Formats

  ND-2000.3500
  
  Programs that offer apprenticeships, training through business practice firms, classroom training, internships, on-the-job training, work experience or other formats for training that prepares people for specific types of employment. The training may feature formal instruction in an institutional classroom setting, hands-on experience at a job site under varying arrangements or a combination of the two as the means by which trainees acquire the skills required to perform the job.
• Prevocational Training (1)
  ND-2000.6600

  Prevocational Training

  ND-2000.6600
  
  Programs that provide individual and group instruction and/or counseling for individuals with disabilities (including mental health issues) who need to develop physical and emotional tolerance for work demands and pressures; acquire personal-social behaviors that will allow them to get along with employers and co-workers on the job; and develop the basic manual, academic and communications skills that are needed to acquire basic job skills.
• Training Skills Development (1)
  TP-6650.8700

  Training Skills Development

  TP-6650.8700
  
  Programs that offer workshops or other forms of training or support which help participants develop the skills they need to become effective trainers. Topics may include adult learning theory, development of training objectives, design and development of learning activities to meet training objectives, conducive learning environments (e.g., room temperature, classroom set-up), trainer demeanor (e.g., eye contact, use of humor, voice projection, pace) techniques for encouraging trainee participation, learning styles (e.g., visual, auditory, tactile), presentation techniques (e.g., ice breakers, lectures, role plays, small group discussion, brainstorming, interviewing, debates, simulations, games, laboratory exercises), presentation media (e.g., PowerPoint, overheads, flip charts, distance learning, computer-based training), handouts and training evaluation tools.