Self-Advocacy Skills Training for Students to Build Confidence and Succeed in Pre-Employment Opportunities.

Self-Advocacy Training - with My Life Tutors Institute

Our Self-Advocacy Training offers a unique, interactive experience designed to empower participants. In a supportive and encouraging environment, individuals can build new skills, gaining the confidence to advocate for themselves and express their needs and emotions more effectively. Through engaging activities, participants will learn self advocacy strategies to boost positive thinking, cultivate a proactive mindset, and set meaningful goals, leading to a more fulfilling and happier life. The course also helps individuals identify their strengths and interests, enabling them to build on these while addressing areas for improvement.

Additionally, participants will be guided through the process of creating a professional resume, equipping them with the tools needed for future job opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to invest in both your personal and professional growth!

Week One

Understanding Disability Rights

This topic covers the legal rights of individuals with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. Knowledge of rights helps clients advocate for themselves in various settings, ensuring they receive the accommodations and support they need.

Day One

Understanding Disability Rights

This topic covers the legal rights of individuals with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. Knowledge of rights helps clients advocate for themselves in various settings, ensuring they receive the accommodations and support they need.

Week Two

Setting Personal Goals

This section focuses on the importance of setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals for personal and professional development. Goal setting empowers clients to create a clear pathway to success, increasing motivation and accountability in their rehabilitation process.

Day Two

Setting Personal Goals

This section focuses on the importance of setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals for personal and professional development. Goal setting empowers clients to create a clear pathway to success, increasing motivation and accountability in their rehabilitation process.

Week Three

Effective Communication Skills

Clients learn about verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, active listening, and expressing needs clearly and assertively. Strong communication skills are essential for advocating in medical, educational, and workplace settings, helping clients articulate their needs effectively.

Day Three

Effective Communication Skills

Clients learn about verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, active listening, and expressing needs clearly and assertively. Strong communication skills are essential for advocating in medical, educational, and workplace settings, helping clients articulate their needs effectively.

Week Four

Identifying Personal Strengths and Challenges

This topic involves self-assessment activities that help clients recognize their skills, strengths, and areas for improvement. Understanding personal strengths and challenges allows clients to leverage their abilities while seeking necessary support, boosting confidence in advocacy efforts.

Day Four

Identifying Personal Strengths and Challenges

This topic involves self-assessment activities that help clients recognize their skills, strengths, and areas for improvement. Understanding personal strengths and challenges allows clients to leverage their abilities while seeking necessary support, boosting confidence in advocacy efforts.

Pre-Employment Training

We are proud to introduce our innovative Virtual Pre-Employment Placement Training program, designed specifically to meet the needs of young adults preparing to enter the job market. This program is ideal for those looking to enhance their job-seeking skills and build the confidence needed to succeed. Through interactive games, quizzes, and real-life scenarios, participants will develop essential Self-advocacy skills that are key in today’s competitive job market.

Our comprehensive curriculum covers important areas such as verbal and non-verbal communication, interview techniques, resume building, networking, and mock interviews. By the end of the training, you’ll have a professional resume, sharpened interview skills, and the ability to market yourself to potential employers effectively. You’ll also gain valuable insights into modern job search strategies and learn how to tackle challenges such as application processes and personality assessments with ease.

Week One

Navigating the Vocational Rehabilitation Process

Clients learn about the steps involved in the VR process, including assessment, planning, and service delivery. Familiarity with the process empowers clients to actively engage with VR services, ask informed questions, and participate in decision-making.

Day One

Navigating the Vocational Rehabilitation Process

Clients learn about the steps involved in the VR process, including assessment, planning, and service delivery. Familiarity with the process empowers clients to actively engage with VR services, ask informed questions, and participate in decision-making.

Week Two

Problem-solving and Conflict Resolution

This topic covers strategies for addressing conflicts and obstacles that may arise during the rehabilitation process or in the workplace. Developing problem-solving skills equips clients to handle challenges proactively, reducing frustration and promoting resilience.

Day Two

Problem-solving and Conflict Resolution

This topic covers strategies for addressing conflicts and obstacles that may arise during the rehabilitation process or in the workplace. Developing problem-solving skills equips clients to handle challenges proactively, reducing frustration and promoting resilience.

Week Three

Building a Support Network

Clients learn how to identify and cultivate a network of supportive individuals, including family, friends, mentors, and advocacy groups. A strong support network enhances self-advocacy efforts by providing encouragement, resources, and shared experiences.

Day Three

Building a Support Network

Clients learn how to identify and cultivate a network of supportive individuals, including family, friends, mentors, and advocacy groups. A strong support network enhances self-advocacy efforts by providing encouragement, resources, and shared experiences.

Week Four

Self-Advocacy in Employment

This section addresses how to advocate for oneself in the workplace, including negotiating accommodations, understanding workplace rights, and seeking career advancement. Teaching clients self-advocacy skills in employment settings prepares them to navigate workplace dynamics, ensuring they can maintain their rights and succeed professionally.

Day Four

Self-Advocacy in Employment

This section addresses how to advocate for oneself in the workplace, including negotiating accommodations, understanding workplace rights, and seeking career advancement. Teaching clients self-advocacy skills in employment settings prepares them to navigate workplace dynamics, ensuring they can maintain their rights and succeed professionally.