Partners 4 Success is a 10 week program that consists of approximately 200 hours of basic life skills instruction. Following the 10 week structured program that runs Monday - Friday afternoons, a two week job application lab is held to support P4S graduates in their job search and application journey. P4S enables participants to become self-sufficient by better managing their lives, which allows them to better manage and retain their employment.
Employment Training and Preparation:
- Resume and application writing skills
- Interview preparation and training (including a personal makeover)
- Positive employment habits, e.g., punctuality, accountability, teamwork, communication and problem solving
- Executive functioning skills, e.g., emotional control, time management, task prioritization, setting and meeting goals
- Computer literacy
- Workplace math and reading skills
- Model actual workplace expectations
Employer/Employee Matching:
- Previous job training and analysis of transferable skills
- Short and long-term goals
- Guidance and feedback from HR professionals
Personal Development and Lifestyle Change:
- Growth mindset
- Lifestyle goal setting and meeting
- Mental and physical health
- Financial literacy (build an economic action plan based on life experiences, strengths and needs)
P4S is not a typical workshop that covers surface level material. The program is designed to meet individuals where they are in their lives in terms of challenges to employment. Students must be open to exploring choices made in their lives, consequences, how to market themselves to quality employers and improving their life and the lives of their family.