[NFBWV-Talk] Career Launch at Perkins

[Keri Svendsen]

Good morning all,

I first hope each of you are well during this crisis.

I wanted to share with you about this new program at Perkins. This 
program is designed for people who aren't seeking higher-ed but want to 
go into the work force. They learn how to do customer service, sales, 
and  other such skills. They learn how to deal with both good and bad 
customers.

Each student gets live practice by volunteers calling in and posing as 
the customer. Volunteers are given a basic scenario to follow. 
Afterwords, the volunteer gets to fill out a feedback form for each 
student they work with. The phone system is set up like a call center. I 
volunteered for an hour before Covid-19 ended the program early but it 
was fun.

If any of you are interested to help out next session email

alicia.smith at perkins.org

the program webpage can be found here:

https://www.perkins.org/school/transition-programs/career-launch


Alicia is also looking for anyone who works from home to talk to so they 
can have this knowledge to help their students. If you think you can 
help due reach out.

If you volunteer it's great fun, and they train you too via a powerpoint 
with audio!


thank you,

-- 
Keri Svendsen