So, you have met with your case manager and they suggest that you attend a workshop. What does that mean!? What will be covered? How long does a workshop last? Should you go!? To answer those questions, I have outlined some information below: 1.Anyone can attend a workshop and almost all the workshops I have attended had a small number of people (the largest was 5 people!). The largest number of people in a workshop could be 12 but that is rare! Also, all the facilitators I met were lovely people! 2. Workshops are meant to help you in your job search or help to further your employability skills. No matter what the topic is, you should be able to apply the skills to your own job search. For example, I attended a workshop on Transferable Skills and learned that the average person has over 1000 skills! Amazing! So, imagine all those skills you could put on your resume or cover letter (if it links to the job!). 3. The more you participate, the more you get from the workshop- though I know this can be daunting. Remember, if you ever want to attend a workshop and don't want to face it alone, you can contact Autism Nova Scotia and speak to our Employment Support Coordinator. 4. Most agencies have a variety of useful topics for their workshops! I attended one on Transferable Skills at one agency, Resume Writing at a different agency and, finally, How to Disclose at yet another agency! I learned something new in every single workshop so I am sure you will too! Remember to take note paper or a tablet so you can record the information you find most helpful. 5. Most agencies post what workshops they offer on their websites but if you can't find it, just ask for a calendar at the front desk (when you are at your agency job searching!) or call them. Most workshops run 3 hours with a break, although some are longer and some are shorter! If you have any questions about the workshops offered at your agencies, you can ask your case manager. If you don’t have a case manager, you can still attend workshops at any employment agency, and they best part is...they are FREE and help you to gain skills to find a job!
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