Objective: to provide comprehensive training, designed to: enhance knowledge, improve staff skills and increase success rates for Ex-Offender Employment
- This training is designed for: State, County, Community and Non-Profit
agency staff, counselors, employment and placement specialists, job
developers, case managers, social workers, vocational rehabilitation
counselors, mental / chemical health staff, workforce center / one stop
staff, etc. (anyone trying to help someone with a criminal history obtain
employment)
Some topics include:
-- The Criminal Mind
-- Getting Hired with a Criminal History
-- Employer Incentives
- This presentation can be one or two full day training sessions; shorter
presentations can be provided
- Training can be delivered at your location
- Training can be provided on a recurring basis
Customized State Specific Training Provided for:
- National Center for Disability Education and Training, University of
Oklahoma
- University of Northern Colorado; Rehabilitation Services Administration
Region VIII
- Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
- MARO Employment and Training Association, Michigan
- Delaware Rehabilitation Association
- Utah State Office of Education; Rehabilitation Services
- Montana Department of Labor and Industry
- MERS/Goodwill, MO
- Tommy Nobis Center, Inc., GA
- Hillcroft Services, IN
- University of North Texas; Rehabilitation Services Administration
Region VI
- Wisconsin Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE)
- Mental Health America of Indiana
- Delaware Department of Labor and Industry,
Rehabilitation Services
- University of Illinois Rehabilitation Services Administration Region V
- Indiana Private Industry Council
- American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation, Region VIII
- Minot State University, North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities
- Workable Inc, IN
- Threshold Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center, IL
- University of Utah School on Alcoholism and other Drug Dependencies
- Success Network, IL
- Montana Association of Rehabilitation
- Indiana Mental Health Association
- And many more ....
Minnesota: Department of Veteran Affairs; Department of Employment and Economic Development; Minnesota State Colleges & Universities; Lakes Area Human Resource Association; Anishinabe; South Central Regional Workforce Council; Workforce Solutions; State Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Workforce Development Incorporated; Central Minnesota Jobs and Training; Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Association; Minneapolis Neighborhood Employment Network; Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Ramsey and St.Louis County; Catholic Charities; Employment Action Center; Ramsey County Employment Services; Goodwill Easter Seals; HIRED; Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council; American Indian OIC, Operation DeNovo, Hennepin County Vocational Services, Project Soar, Job Connect, Minneapolis Fathers Project, Partners in Job Training, Pine Technical College, Dakota County Workforce Center, etc.
TESTIMONIALS
- "It was awesome! Very practical and very specific. It gave us good examples and how to work with employers to get the person hired. Great resources during the presentation - specific to Illinois." Threshold
- "I just attended a staff training on employing ex-offenders and I didn't get anything out of it. Yours was just great. You gave me so much that I can use with my clients. It was excellent." MERS/Goodwill
- "The experience of Maria and relevance to my job was the best thing about the training. Handouts were the best, detailed, relevant, current, WI information - fantastic - will be used. You Rock!! To the point and right on! Wisconsin Rehabilitation
- "Excellent, excellent training. Received tons of information that will help us work not only with ex-offenders but also other clients." Utah State Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
- "I attended your seminar "Employing the Ex-Offender." I wanted you to know that I found it very helpful and very entertaining; your approach to working with those men and women is wonderful!" Texas Veteran Offender Diversion and Transition Team
- "This was the best training I have attended in nearly seven years-my entire time with VR. Great information, enthusiastic speaker, great handouts, fun." Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- "Great examples, easy to understand, lots of concrete information. All areas were excellent: speaker, handouts, and materials. Good Job." North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities Minot State University
- "Thanks to Maria's informative training and state specific laws I have been able to help ex-offenders in ways I never knew existed. I would highly recommend Maria's training for anyone that helps ex-offenders in any capacity." Hillcroft Service, Inc.
- "Outstanding, a truly remarkable job in sharing skills, tips, ideas, and practical applications of how to help ex-offenders get past the job application stage and actually get an interview." Montana Department of Health and Human Safety
- "You know your stuff! This was useful and relevant info, not only just for employment of ex-offenders, but others. Excellent!" State of Minnesota Rehabilitation Services
- "This info was so helpful - It is actual / practical techniques we can teach our clients. Getting down to the nitty gritty is exactly what we all needed. Very helpful - Thanks!" Dakota County Workforce Center
- "I attended the Ex-Offender Employment Training in Columbus this fall. This was the best training I have received ever, it was something I could take back to my job and put into use, it was plain and practical." Edwin Shaw Rehab
- "I found the information you provided to be extremely beneficial. Thanks to you I have been able to apply some of the tools you described to help certain individuals find stable employment in the community. The resources you provided have made my job easier." Midwest Special Services, Inc.
- "The area of criminal histories has never been covered in such detail anywhere else. More than worthwhile. Refreshing, creative, straight-shooting seminar. More than a year later I'm using information from that seminar for ex-offenders on my caseload." Minnesota Dept of Employment and Economic Development
- "Your approach to the employment search is creative and bold. You are a powerhouse of information. I will be able to use the information, strategies and resources you presented in both my professional and personal dealings." Lifetrack Resources
- "Thanks for everything! My folks were so energized-they started using the info right away." Tommy Nobis Center, Inc.
- "I have gotten back nothing but excellent feedback from all those that attended. What you do is so important and needed." Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency
- "I think everyone should take this training to better work with participants. Awesome!" Hennepin County Welfare to Work
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