CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Employment, Education and Job Training
The goal of the Career Development program is to provide on-going guidance and support to members in exploring and pursuing education, training and employment based on their preferences, interests, and strengths.
Educational opportunities include learning assessment and counseling, on-site New Haven Adult Education Classes (GED prep), tutoring, and assistance and support in accessing post secondary Educational opportunities.
Training Opportunities Include paid On-site internships with evaluations, and certificates of completion in food service, Maintenance and clerical. The emphasis is on preparing individuals for competitive employment in the community and utilizing career development activities to promote recovery. If you are interested in gaining the skills necessary or gaining meaningful employment, please click on this link to read our Career Development Brochure
Employment opportunities include transitional employment placements (TEPS) and helping individuals find permanent jobs in the community. To find out more about TEPS click on TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT FACT SHEET OR WHAT IS A TEP. If you are interested in learning how you can find dedicated new employees to meet your employment needs, please click on this link to read our Employer Brochure or our Competitive Employment Sheet. To read what employers have to say about Fellowship’s Employment Services click on Employer Testimonials.
Every 6 months, Fellowship Place celebrates and honors its members at a Career Development Awards Ceremony for achievements in education, training and employment. In the fiscal year ’06-’07 Fellowship honored individuals for the following achievements:
- 12 individuals graduated from computer classes
- 5 individuals graduated from Food Service Training
- 3 individuals graduated from Clerical Training
- 6 individuals for Educational Achievement
- 1 individual for completing a Literacy Volunteer Training
In addition, 21 members were assisted with getting a permanent job in the community and 241 members utilized one or more career development activities. Click the link to see pictures of our most recent Career Development Celebration
To see what has been going on in the Career Development program, please have a look at our current newsletter.