Teen Resume Workshop (15 to 17 Years Old)
From a blank sheet to a completed resume in 4 sessions
Teens with autism or intellectual disabilities will learn the process of developing a resume from start to finish, with the support of trained staff, and will have a finished product upon completion of the group.
Topics
Identifying strengths • Identifying job interests • Breaking down a resume • Building a resume • Tips for finding a job
Session dates/cost
Session Dates: May 7, 2024 to May 28, 2024
In-Person Participant Sessions: 4 In-person Sessions
When: Weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8, Whitby, L1N 6A9
Cost: $873.16
REGISTER
Call Amanda Kennedy at (905) 666 9688 EXT. 640 OR email akennedy@lrcss.com.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be between the ages of 15 and 17 years old with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or an intellectual disability.
INDIVIDUAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Joint attention skills • Discrimination skills • Echoic skills • Motor imitation skills • Ability to follow common 1-step instructions • Participate within group sessions with limited individual assistance • Ability to sit independently at a computer or tablet for 20 minutes • Safety concerns and challenging behaviour are low and safely managed with limited assistance and do not pose a risk for other participants