Life Skills in the Real World Survive without

Life Skills in the Real World Survive without breaking the law 11/01/11 1

Life Skills Program Today we will discuss life skills needed for ex-offenders Discuss the importance of life skills during re-integration Presenters Jason Morgan, Christi Pugh, and Joe Ely 11/01/11 2

Topics of Discussion 8 Standards Life Skills E-Learning Life Skills Activity Book Instructor interaction with the student Target audience Average length to complete course 11/01/11 3

Eight Standards • • Seeking and Securing Employment Demonstrate Positive Character Traits Family Relationships Personal, Family and Business Matters Legal Rights and Responsibilities Manage Finances Successfully Personal Interactions and Human Relations Skills Anger Management 11/01/11 4

Seeking and Securing Employment The goal of the first standard is to ensure student success in their career. 1. Employment Barriers Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Contact information Personal appearance and job interview First impressions 2. Basic Hygiene Grooming for interview Work attire 3. Factors Affecting Your Salary Education Experience Skills 4. Information On Job Application References Organization Punctuality 11/01/11 5

Seeking and Securing Employment The goal of the first standard is to ensure student success in their career. 5. Portfolio Usage A. Job attainment B. Documentation C. Resume supplement D. Visual picture 6. Body Language A. Posture B. Eye contact C. Facial expressions D. Gestures E. Distances or proximity to the other person F. Voice 7. Communication A. Good listening skills B. Proper speaking C. Tone of voice 11/01/11 6

Demonstrate Positive Character Traits Integrity Honesty Reliability Ethics Loyalty Self control Courtesy Accountability Pride Diligence Hard work Perseverance Openness Be charitable Trustworthiness Respect Fairness Responsibility 11/01/11 7

Family Relationships • Healthy relationships • Fully committed • Accepting personal responsibility • Take care of yourself • Telling the truth • Maintaining open and honest communication • Positive role model • Share responsibility 11/01/11 8

Personal Business Matters Personal Data Birth certificate Social security card Drivers license CDIB or Tribal membership card DD-214 Student ID Fines or restitution Family Data Marriage license Family members birth certificate Shot records Divorce decree Child support Business Matters Insurance papers Pay stubs Tax returns Citizenship documentation Titles/Bill of sales Credit report Certifications 11/01/11 9

Legal Rights and Responsibilities • Selective services • Social security • Voting rights • Probation & Parole • Rules & conditions of parole • Registration for certain offenders 11/01/11 10

Manage Finances Successfully • Personal Finance • Compensation • Pay check stub • Fringe benefits • Tax forms • Retirement 11/01/11 11

Personal Interactions and Human Relations Skills Diversity Age Culture Ethnic heritage Gender Physical abilities Religion Sexual orientation Tolerance Acceptance Feelings Individuality Stereotypes & Prejudice Competence Self esteem Attitude Confidence Success 11/01/11 12

Anger Management Anger • Abuse • Angry people • Aggression • Hostility Behavior Clues • Changes • Hitting others • Throwing objects • Yelling • Slamming doors • Cursing Anger Triggers • Family crisis • Financial problems • Arguments • Work related • Drugs/Alcohol Dealing With Anger • Control emotions • Time • Acknowledgement • Think • Relationships • Change 11/01/11 13

Life Skills Activity Book Works in conjunction with E-Learning Standards Activities Allows great for Hands On Learner Teacher/Student interaction 11/01/11 14

Computer Based Curriculum Local (No Server or PC Based Internet Access for either) Self–Paced User Curriculum Friendly 11/01/11 15

Who benefits from this curriculum? Incarcerated individuals or those who have a felony conviction Curriculum is designed to target Real Life issues faced by persons reintegrating into society 11/01/11 16

Time To Complete E- Learning Modules & Activity Book Open entry Open Exit Each student average program time 15 hours with activity book (adult learners) Supplemental Curriculum: Learning for Earning (Goodheart Wilcox Publishing) 11/01/11 17

Flexible Curriculum Limited only by number of available computers open entry / open exit allows more students to learn at the same time Self-Paced 11/01/11 18

Cost Effective Teach more students at one time with fewer staff Activity books can be copied on-site Computer based curriculum updates can be implemented at little or no cost 11/01/11 19