OES: Building Bridges
Publication year:
2006
| Cataloged on:
Oct. 31, 2006
ANNOTATION: "OES: Building Bridges" is a training program featuring a variety of OES (Offender Employment Specialist) professionals in jails, prisons, probation and parole, community corrections, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations. These individuals demonstrate best practices, discuss ways for overcoming challenges, and identify tools and strategies for improving outcomes in offender employment.
A guide book covering the following is also included: about this training; navigating the DVDs; suggested 3-day training schedule; facilitator checklist; OES--building bridges; setting the stage -- offender voices; improving outcomes through collaboration; addressing pre-employment and job readiness; conducting an effective job search; utilizing assessment tools; developing interventions; connecting with employers for job development; making good job matches; and implementing effective strategies.
Testimonials
"The OES training was down-to-earth-where-we-work useful."
"The training has opened the lines of communication in our district between probation and the prisons regarding offender workforce development."
"The OES training was very helpful by providing an opportunity to network with outside agencies."
"Every case manager should take part in this training."