Course Description:
The Basic Employment Program at OpenDoors is a six session individualized job coaching program that is arranged to meet your needs and schedule
Basic Employment Program
Basic Employment Program
$0.00
Hours/week: 4-6
Total Hours: 12
Note: Participants must pre-register at least one day prior to start of class.
Start/End Dates:
Oct. 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2021
(Open enrollment for this program takes place daily.)
You can enroll in the Basic Employment Program if:
- You are ready and willing to find a job!
- Formerly incarcerated
You will learn:
- How to write a great resume
- How to prepare for an interview
- How to look and act during an interview
- Common interview questions
- How to talk about your criminal record and incarceration during an interview
- How to address things like gaps in work and getting fired in your work history
- Basic computer skills needed to search for jobs online and fill out applications
- Basic computer emailing
- How to avoid employment scams like those on Craigslist
- Using netWORKri.org and EmployRI.org
- How to fill out paper applications and what to say about the question on applications about your criminal record
As a SNAP E&T participant you will get:
- Monthly RIPTA passes if you don’t have transportation to make sure you can get to class
About Instructors
OpenDoors
OpenDoors (previously the Family Life Center) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based on the southside of Providence that serves formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.