I was referred to this new training by a colleague. It’s a free, self-paced webcourse available 24/7 that provides an overview of disability rights laws. I took the course last week, and really enjoyed it. I was excited to learn a few new things about some of the disability laws I’m less familiar with (e.g…. Click to read the full article
Getting Things Done by David Allen
David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done, is a work-life management system that helps transform what you’re currently doing into an integrated system of productivity. The book gives you an overview of the principles, practical advice and coaching on implementing the process as well as why it works. I currently have the audio version of the… Click to read the full article
WIA Section 188 Checklist
If you are a Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funded program or are a partner of a One-Stop, today’s resource is actually the source of many of the recommendations I share with One-Stops during my one-on-one consultations and disability-related trainings. It’s meant to help providers in implementing the regulations related to serving customers with disabilities. I’d… Click to read the full article
FREE Typing Tutorials
Today’s resource focuses on skill attainment for our customers. Below are links to several free websites geared at improving someone’s typing speed. You can use this for your customers or yourself! All of the websites are free of charge, and each has special features, including courses available in other languages, typing tests using alternate keyboard… Click to read the full article
CareerMag
CareerMag.com is a web-based job search engine, similar to Monster.com. It allows a client to post a resume online, and provides other resources, like articles, to help clients advance their career. As of this morning, there were 408,821 jobs posted from around the country! You can also sign up to have job leads in your… Click to read the full article
Doodle
Have you ever tried to schedule a meeting with other staff or partners and found it takes multiple emails and phone calls just to narrow it down to a few dates? Today’s resource is a fast and efficient way to schedule a meeting or event, and it’s free! I was introduced to Doodle.com by a… Click to read the full article