{"id":12264,"date":"2023-03-27T18:42:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T23:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soarspecialneeds.org\/?page_id=12264"},"modified":"2023-08-08T13:11:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T18:11:05","slug":"soar-employment-readiness-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/soarspecialneeds.org\/soar-employment-readiness-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"SOAR Employment Readiness Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h1><strong>SOAR Employment Readiness Services (SOAR-ERS)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soarspecialneeds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SOARly-Needed-and-I-Can-Therapy-Declaration_of_Consent.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDeclaration of Consent Form\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tSOAR is partnering with I Can Therapy, LLC to have workshops once a month to answer the question &#8220;will my child ever be able to provide for themselves?&#8221; I Can Therapy is an outpatient occupational therapy clinic, assisting adults and teens to reach their employment and independent living goals. <strong>SOAR believes that these workshops &amp; this partnership is the first step in launching the branch of SOAR-ERS (Employment Readiness Services).\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00a0\nThe workshops will be 60 minutes and every participant will leave with individualized recommendations based on the evening.\u00a0Workshops will meet in two locations:\u00a0the 3rd Tuesday night of each month at the SOAR office located at 12201 W 88th Street, Lenexa, KS 66215 &amp; the 4th Monday night of each month at The Golden Scoop at 9540 Nall Avenue Overland Park, KS 66207.\n\u00a0\nThere is a cap of the number of participants in each workshop that is dependent on the topic. However, <strong>no more than 10 participants will be allowed at any time<\/strong>. We accept cash, credit\/debit card and check. In the instance of an emergency of sickness, there are no refunds BUT you are able to use your credits another time. \n\tThe cost is $15 per participant (or see below for packages). As workshops are new to I Can Therapy, we are providing a locked-in price to the first 20 participants to sign up. As a founding member, you will receive a good discount on services. Our prices are listed below. \nFounding member packages (first 50 participants):\u00a0<br \/>\n\nSingle class $15\n3 classes for $36 ($12 a class)\n5 classes for $50 ($10 a class)\n10 classes for $85 ($8.50 a class)\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">See Upcoming Class Descriptions Below<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/SdJWidRysjnQz8CM6\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign Up Here\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soarspecialneeds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SOAR-Employment-Readiness-Services-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"SOAR\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1857\" width=\"2560\" title=\"SOAR\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<h2>August<\/h2>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Male Basic Grooming &amp; Hygiene&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; In this workshop, we will discuss &#8220;male-related&#8221; hygiene such as looking nice, knowing the difference between a casual event and formal event, shaving, tweezing, applying lotion, hair brushing\/combing and styling, caring for nails, applying deodorant, brushing teeth\/flossing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Female Basic Grooming &amp; Hygiene&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; In this workshop, we will discuss &#8220;female-related&#8221; hygiene such as looking nice, knowing the difference between a casual event and formal event, shaving, tweezing, applying lotion, hair brushing\/combing and styling, caring for nails, applying deodorant, brushing teeth\/flossing. -60 minute sessions -15 years old and up required<\/p>\n\u00a0\n<h2>September:\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><b>Professional Behaviors (this one is back by popular demand!)<\/b><\/p>\nIn this workshop, we will discuss &amp; put into practice what professional behaviors are important with any job. By the time you leave, you will have a plan of care that maps out where you are &amp; next steps for achieving professional behaviors consistently to prepare for employment.\u00a0\n\t<h2>October<\/h2>\n<b>Meal Preparation<\/b>\nDo you want to learn how to prepare meals independently? In this workshop, we will put into practice cultivating simple meals &amp; following a recipe. By the time you leave, you will have a plan of care that maps out where you are &amp; next steps for achieving independence with meal prep! \u00a0\n<h2>November<\/h2>\n<b>Retail Service Rotation<\/b>\nIn this workshop, you will gain experience in basic skills needed for a retail service employee! We will practice folding &amp; hanging clothing, sorting &amp; grouping items, managing transactions. \u00a0\n<h2>December<\/h2>\nMonth off for Holidays\n<h2>January<\/h2>\n<b>Food Industry Rotation<\/b>\nIn this workshop, you will gain experience in basic skills needed for a food industry employee! We will practice hosting, prepping &amp; cleaning stations, taking basic orders &amp; transactions. \u00a0\n<h2>February<\/h2>\n<b>Money Management<\/b>\nIn this workshop, you will gain experience in basic skills needed for a managing your own finances! We will discuss the differences between savings, checking, credit, retirement, budgeting &amp; the basics of cash vs. debit\/credit transactions.\n<h2>March<\/h2>\n<b>Outdoor Rotation<\/b>\nIn this workshop, you will gain experience in basic skills needed for a an outdoor employee! 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