WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START (3)

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10. Workshops M. The Rebuilding Careers for Young Adults program will offer a variety of workshops designed to help youth build the skills necessary for career success. These workshops will be provided through a combination of in -person sessions and self -paced learning, offering a comprehensive learning experience. The workshops will be conducted at the Working Wardrobes Career Success Center in Santa Ana, with a total of 10 workshops scheduled throughout the program term, with workshop topics including You've Got Skills/O*Net Career Assessment, Navigating Success in the Workplace, Power of Your Image (professional branding), Resume/Job Search Strategies, Mock Interviewing. In addition, participants will have access to two self -paced learning exchange platforms that offer additional workforce readiness and professional skill building courses. Participants will have access to both the FUBU and Accenture sponsored platforms for the duration of the program. Through these workshops, the Rebuilding Careers for Young Adults program will provide youth with a well-rounded skill set to excel in both their personal and professional lives, these workshops will include: • Financial Literacy/Budget Management: In partnership with board members and volunteers from local banks like U.S. Bank and Sunwest Bank, the program will offer workshops covering essential financial skills, such as budgeting, credit management, saving for the future, and navigating financial challenges. These sessions are designed to empower youth with the knowledge to manage their finances responsibly, setting them up for economic independence and long-term career success. • Analytical Skills at the Workplace: Participants will gain valuable analytical skills needed in the workplace through access to the self -paced WW Learning Exchange curriculum, sponsored by Accenture and FUBU. This curriculum will focus on developing critical thinking, problem -solving, and decision -making abilities, all of which are essential for success in any industry. Participants will have the opportunity to build these skills in a flexible, self -paced learning environment, equipping them to tackle complex workplace challenges with confidence. • Professional Communication Skills (Verbal, Written, Physical): All workshops will incorporate activities to enhance both written and verbal communication abilities. Additionally, participants will have access to the self -paced WW Learning Exchange curriculum, sponsored by Accenture and FUBU, providing further opportunities to build professional communication skills for success in the workplace. • Navigating Success in the Workplace: The objective of this workshop is for participants to learn the necessary life skills needed when joining a new workplace. This includes understanding employer and employee expectations, identifying new work culture norms like communication styles and appropriate behavior, and managing outside life