Vocational Skills Training Program
The Marion Downs Hearing Center offers a variety of classes, workshops, computer skills training, and job readiness training for deaf, hard of hearing, multipl disabled deaf, and deaf-blind consumers. The program addresses a variety of issues and challenges specific to deaf and hard of hearing consumers. Each class and workshop meets twice a week for two hours a meeting at the Marion Downs Hearing Center.
The internship program will provide clients with customized job readiness training as well as serve as a work trial evaluation site. We closely supervise all interns and class participants, providing them with a positive learning environment. Please note that all of our programs are open to both deaf and hard of hearing consumers and taught by an instructor fluent in both spoken English and American Sign Language and supervised by a Licensed Psychologist.
VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING CLASS
Classes will teach consumers basic communication skills in the workplace; decision making skills in the workplace; workplace etiquette and manners; anger management; planning for work; and conflict resolution.
"MOVING UP AT WORK" WORKSHOP
Workshop will teach consumers how to develop mentoring relationships with co-workers and supervisors; networking techniques; adjusting self-promotion skills; and how to acquire new skills and knowledge.
"CONNECTIONS - A LOOK AT RESOURCES" WORKSHOP
Workshop will teach consumers how to find interpreter services or guide dog services in the community; how to use assistive technology; how to use the internet to find resources; and how to stay connected with new telecommunications advances.
"COMMUNITY EDUCATION" WORKSHOP
Workshop will teach consumers how to use public transportation; how to network for employment opportunities; the importance of work etiquette and healthy attitudes; and how to use the American Disabilities Act as a resource.
"NOVICE COMPUTER SKILLS" WORKSHOP
Workshop will provide introductory instruction on Microsoft Word; Microsoft Outlook; Using the Internet; and review typing skills.
"INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE" WORKSHOP
Workshop will provide more advanced instruction on Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; and Microsoft Power Point.
VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING INTERNSHIP, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND TRIAL WORK PROGRAM
These individualized work programs at the Marion Downs Hearing Center require an agreed upon number of work hours a week focusing on different topics and create transferable skills to the workplace. Topics can/will be adjusted for each client's needs/goals as determined in the initial interview process. Typical examples of work experience can include: basic office and clerical work; computer training; customer service; and teamwork projects.
For additional information on the schedule of classes and workshops throughout the year, contact Rebecca Novinger at rebecca.novinger@uch.edu.
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