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Skill Building at TRAC
on.your.own.TRAC:
College 101
Higher education is one of the keys to a
successful future. This workshop focuses on preparing
you for higher education. You should walk away from the
class with completed applications, financial aid and ETV
applications, as well as an understanding of college
life. Also, see about TRAC's
College Visits.
on.your.own.TRAC:
Housing
Everyone eventually has to make it on their
own two feet, and part of your success will depend on
where you stay. This workshop provides participants with
the knowledge you need to maintain your own housing.
Also, it includes tours of various housing options
available to you.
on.your.own.TRAC:
Transportation
You have to
get around town, and each city has their own
transportation issues. This workshop teaches you how to
ride the public transportation system, buy a car, and
basic car maintenance.
on.your.own.TRAC:
Financial Literacy
Nothing in this life is free, and we are
each responsible for our own share of the pie. This
workshop, with the help of local banks, informs
participants of the various pitfalls of managing money
as well as offers useful advice on how to make your
money stretch, and better yet grow.
on.your.own.TRAC: Employment
These interactive workshops are sponsored
either by TRAC or by a Texas Workforce provider in your
area to connect you with the tools to plan for and
achieve success in the world of work. Workshop attendees
will identify their assets and strengths, build on them,
and learn to develop key relationships necessary to
success. Sessions include: Planning for Success *
Self-Assessment * Career Exploration * Applications &
Resumes * Interviewing Skills * Accessing Community
Resources * Developing Plans for Housing, Transportation
& Childcare * Managing Stress, Fitness & Health *
Building Healthy Relationships Through Communication -
Listening, Resolving Conflict & Responding to Negativity
* Financial Literacy - Setting Financial Goals, Spending
Plans, Banking & Credit * Steps to Career Advancement
Online Life Skills and Job Readiness -
Business Access
Business Access is available to all members
but in order to receive full access as well as
certificates of completion you must enroll in the Arbor
WIA program located in the Dallas TRAC office. Business
Access Offers:
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Various life skill workshops, GED
preparation and management skills.
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Certificates in a variety of
computer software programs.
Online High School: New Summit
New Summit offers access to online high
school classes to earn credit for your high school
diploma and is available for members who enroll in the
Arbor WIA program located in the Dallas TRAC office.
**For all Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) programs, the youth will be
referred to the Workforce Solutions youth program in
their county of residence. Contact your
TRAC coach for a referral
to a WIA program near you.**
College Visits
(registration form)
Visit colleges and universities throughout
the region with TRAC. College visits include campus
tours, information about on and off campus housing,
student involvement and activities, and an overview of
the college experience. One visit is scheduled per month
so check the calendar for your future school visit.
Youth & Alumni Leadership
TRAC's leadership team and its staff believe
that our success is in its members. TRAC needs regular
member input and feedback; members' voices will help
guide the services and the decision making process at
TRAC. Members are highly encouraged to provide
suggestions and to express concerns for improving
services at TRAC.
Members
may also become part of the regional youth and alumni
group. Its name is "C4T2," which stands for
"Change for Today and Tomorrow." As a member of C4T2,
you can help educate, advocate, and make changes for the
foster care system and for the TRAC center. Members of
C4T2 are active in advocating for foster care
issues to policy makers, community members and TRAC
staff. C4T2 members have an opportunity to
serve on its Executive Board and to be a part of the
Action Groups that plan fundraising events and host
various service projects and outings. For more
information email C4T2 at
changefortoday@changefortoday.org or check the
calendar for upcoming
meetings.
Attendance
Each workshop includes attendance guidelines
to receive credit and incentives. You and your
classmates are expected to be on time for each session.
Late arrival or early release from sessions must be
approved in advance by the facilitator. As a courtesy to
other members, the facilitator may ask members who can
not participate in the full session to reschedule for
the next session.
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