Last week in Denver, attendees in the job readiness session participated in an activity to list the tools, resources and activities they currently use with clients. Here’s the combined list. If possible, a link to a version of the activity is included. If you have a different version of any activity, or you have any resources to add, please contact us so we can update the list!
Interview Practice
Mock Interviews
Record Clients & Play Back for Client
Interactive Activities
Body Language Activities
Flash Card Bowling
Welcome Circle: Begin Class by Asking Everyone Name, Origin, Languages and their First Job
First Day: Classroom Expectations – Importance of Classroom Success
Incorporating Certificates after Job Day Trainings
Resume Jeopardy
Skills
Identifying Skills that Refugees Have – Physical vs. Personal Skills
Explain How to Transfer Skills
Look at Job Listing Examples and ask, “Do you have the skills?”
Presentations
Picture Heavy PowerPoint
Visual Resources
Pictures
Describe Career Dreams Using Pictures
Videos
Videos to show the Work Done at Different Jobs
Quality Control Video – Quality, Quantity
Cards
Realia – Safety Gear
Higher Resources
U.S. Job Cycle Visual (page 2)
Guided Practice
Mock Hotel Environment – Practice
Dishwasher Training at Location
Time Clock Practice
Time Clock for Attendance
Production Line Simulation
6-Day Training Spurts (short-term)
Applications & Resumes
Filling out Applications
Applications Planted at Businesses
In Class Resume Building (Skeleton Version)
Job Search
How to Find Jobs
Digital Literacy
Computer Lab
Mobile Computer Labs
Group Discussions
Small Group Discussion about Hygiene & Dress
Small Groups – Have clients create their own business & say what skills are needed for job
Specific Training Topics
Safety Classes: Use signs with Pictures, explain what signs mean. Explain the importance of reporting issues
Lessons on Trauma and the Impact of Trauma
Workplace Culture (i.e. handshakes & other non-verbal communication)
Job Security/Responsibility to Communicate with Supervisors (2 weeks notice)
Coworker relationships, manners, mannerisms
Hygiene, Grooming
Transportation – Teaching bus lines
English Instruction
Translated Materials
Mandatory ESL
Teach Job-Appropriate Vocabulary
Community Partnerships
Clothing Donations as Incentives
Local Library Partnerships
Adding Social Enterprises into your Curriculum
Financial Literacy
I-9 & W-2 (Tax & Pay)
Explain Payroll, Direct Deposit and Tax Forms
Assist with Opening Bank Account
Translators/Interpreters
Record Videos of Interpreters
Assessments
Go Over Pre-Employment Assessment (Reading Comprehension)
Mock Interview/Application Process as Assessment
Other
Self-Reflection
Tour at Companies
Childcare (Paid Employees)
One-on-One Pre-Employment Counseling
Wish List
Child Care Resources – Toys for Kids
Notes
Factoring in Trauma when making Job Placements
Meat Packing isn’t good for People with Trauma
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