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
NCDA Guidelines for the Use of the Internet for Provision of Career Information and Planning Services
Don’t get intimidated by the long title. This is a great resource! I came upon these guidelines while working on a project recently. With more and more agencies providing services “virtually,” this provides service providers with a really good framework of things to consider. When I say virtual, I mean email, the Internet, and the… Click to read the full article
The 411 on Disability Disclosure
I came upon this resource in one of the publications I receive each month. It focuses on disability disclosure. You can actually download this workbook for free. Although it’s geared toward youth, many of the topics apply no matter what age you are. There is also an accompanying workbook for adults that can be completed… Click to read the full article
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Webcasts
In addition to being an excellent resource for reasonable accommodation questions and information, JAN also conducts monthly webcasts on a variety of disability related topics. The webcasts are available at no cost. This is a great way to educate staff and gain additional professional development training hours. Topics may include: disability etiquette, assistive technologies, management… Click to read the full article
Re-Entry Survival Manual
I ran across this issue’s resource while I was doing research for a project. It’s geared toward individuals who have just left prison and provides practical advice on how to “survive on the outside.” You can check out the manual by visiting: http://www.paep.uscourts.gov/images/ReentrySurvivalManual.pdf
National HIRE Network
To stay with our theme, today’s resources has been touted as one of the best sources for information on employment and re-entry for individuals who were previously incarcerated. H.I.R.E., the network’s membership program, has “over 7,000 members from all over the country who benefit from regular updates on practical information related to workforce development and… Click to read the full article
Webinar on DOJ’s Updated ADA Regulations
On July 26th, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued rules to update its Americans with Disabilities Act regulations and to implement new accessibility standards for facilities. Join DOJ and the U.S. Access Board for a FREE webinar on the updated regulations and standards. The webinar will be held on September 2nd from 1:30pm to 4:00pm… Click to read the full article
The Time Manager
I wanted to share a site I recently found on time management. They offer a free booklet – “50 Ways to Manage Your Time Tips Booklet” as well as the Need More Time? newsletter. There are links to Freebies, Time Management, Business, Organized Home, Clothes, and many more. I just subscribed to the newsletter to… Click to read the full article