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Summer Youth Programs

Our summer programs introduce high school age students to the world of work through group participation at Central Ohio businesses, as well as through classes held at our facility.

The five-week Summer Youth Work-experience program runs from June through July each year. Participants work approximately 16 hours per week, Monday through Friday and are paid a training stipend. As a program participant, you are held accountable to the same rules and regulations as employees at the work site. You will learn work related skills such as clocking in and out, how to accomplish specific tasks, problem solving and appropriate socialization on the job—all with the help of a Job Coach from Greenleaf.

The Greenleaf Life Skills Camp helps students with learning life skills as they prepare for independence as an adult.   Our one week summer camp teaches money management, interaction with others in public places, meal planning, doing laundry, and much more.  Students will learn in a fun, hands on atmosphere.  Life Skills Camp is the first step to becoming better prepared for life as a working adult.

The Rising Stars program was designed to help youth develop their personal leadership skills, and to fully develop constructive goals for becoming contributing members of society.  Leadership is essential in enabling youth to develop character, confidence, and values that promote healthy behavior and lead to better vocational success as an adult.

 

Job Placement and Coaching

At Greenleaf, we specialize in helping you find and assimilate into a successful employment situation. Our TEAM approach is very successful:

  • A Program Developer will co-actively develop goals with you by combining skills, interests and employment requirements
  • You will create an organized plan for your job search
  • Your effort in working your job plan is critical and so is ours
  • We talk with potential employers to locate possible job openings
  • You will meet with us regularly to discuss potential job leads
  • You will receive follow-along support during your first 90 days on the job
  • Once you begin working, on-site Job Coaching is available for help in transitioning into your new job

Greenleaf's Job Club is offered exclusively to individuals participating in job placement programing.  Job Club meets every Tuesday from 9:00 - 11:00 at our facility.  You will find support from other job seekers, lively discussions on related topics such as how or when to discuss your disability in an interview, how to job search, appropriate interview topics, etc.

Training and Preparation for Job Seekers

“Getting a job, IS your job!” is the philosophy of the Job Seeking Skills Training Program. As a participant in this program, you will work to discover useful techniques and skills to help you find appropriate and rewarding employment.

You may choose any combination of a variety of training modules offered, creating your own individualized program. The programs are offered at our offices and are time well spent.

Training Modules include:

  • Occupation Finder:  An excellent first-step tool for the job search. You will assess your work values and strengths, and discover the valuable role they play in finding appropriate employment.
  • Budgeting:  Learn how to manage both your time and your money, as well as discover your current income needs. Discover a system that can help you become more productive and reach your financial goals.
  • How to Market Yourself:  Create a plan to put your “best foot forward” during your job search. Develop a resume, receive tips on business etiquette, attitude, appearance, and learn other ways to set yourself apart from the crowd. This module is an excellent companion to the Interviewing Skills module.
  • Interviewing Skills  Interviewing Skills: Learn how to handle an interview, explore ways to discuss your disability and needed accommodations and how to appropriately sell yourself in an interview. This module is an excellent companion to the Mock Interviews module.
  • Mock Interview:  This is an opportunity to practice the interview process, receive immediate feedback through video tape and observation, gaining insight into what employers may see during your interviews.
  • Community Resources: Learn about services you quality for and where to go to get the help you need. Become informed about options for medical attention, sources for clothing, or for vocational rehabilitation and other resources.
  • Empowerment Training:  Determine ways to appropriately take ownership of your life and achieve your goals. Learn to advocate for yourself both personally and professionally. Learn to understand how responsibility plays an important role in your life.
  • How to Locate Jobs:  Learn the Job Developers’ secrets of discovering job openings, where to look, who to talk to, and what to look for. Learn how to use the Internet to locate job opportunities.

Not sure what type of Job to look for? 

The Interest Inventory assists you with determining appropriate and viable vocational goals that will lead to successful employment.  The inventory assesses interests, levels of motivation and personality characteristics, in combination with reasoning powers, technology and general clerical skills.

Community Based Assessment Programs also increase your opportunity for future job success by assessing your positive work skills and behaviors. This is done through task performance in a real life community work setting, or by assessing several areas of vocational interest at a variety of community locations.

Wish someone would just give you a chance?

The Job Tryout Program combines training, skills assessment and job placement all in one program. You’ll get the opportunity to work for a potential employer for 3 weeks before the employer makes a hiring decision. You’ll get paid for your work and have a chance to prove you'll be an outstanding employee.