ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Workability III Job Club Fridays
11:00am-12:00pm in the Career Center Room 1335
Fridays! Come by and meet employers, get help with your resume, and learn about job opportunities and the hidden job market! Join us each Friday this semester.
No group on Friday May 11th
All other days are open and you may attend
Register for our workshops on:
www.myinterfase.com/napavalley/student
under career events/workshops.
707-256-7331 for more info.
What is WorkAbility III?
WorkAbility III (WAIII) is a
collaborative project between Napa Valley College and the California State
Department of Rehabilitation to provide services to students with disabilities
that improve access to vocational experiences. From orientation, classroom
instruction & personal/career counseling to gaining work experience &
support implementation of the Individual Plan of Employment (IPE), the program
focuses on providing direct services to assist participants in gaining
employment.
WAIII implements
supportive vocational training/services including:
· Pre-vocational Services: employment portfolio development,
interviewing skills, job seeking skills, advocacy awareness, career
exploration/development
· Employability
Skills: Communication with co-workers and supervisors, work behavior/attitude,
appropriate grooming/dress, expectations of a job, resources & referral.
· Employment
Development/Placement: on-the-job training, work experience, job placement
assistance.
Who Qualifies?
WorkAbility III Participants must meet these criteria to qualify:
1. A student attending Napa Valley College; AND
2. A client receiving services from California Department of Rehabilitation.
To contact the California Department of Rehabilitation please visit http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/ or call (707) 253-4924