Events

Class: Career Skills 1, Unified

Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: Brookview Community Center 316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley

We are offering Career Skills 1 for the second time with MDI starting in January and will offer Career Skills 2 starting in mid-March. Students who have taken Career Skills 1 are invited to take the class again if they would like a refresher. This is a great class to take more than once! Please email lizz@dsamn.org with any questions about which class is appropriate for participants.

Class Description: This unified class is for people with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities 9th grade through adult who have identified their goal is to work in the community. This class is also open to community members currently working with, or interested in working with this population. (Perfect for current or aspiring job coaches and teen/adult siblings interested in exploring careers in special education or social service.) This class is offered in partnership with MDI. Their Unified Work Academy classes help people unlock employment opportunities by focusing on building the personal and professional skills needed to land and keep a job in the community. These classes are modified for DSAMn to best fit the needs/learning profile of adults with Down syndrome. Students will cover topics like personal mission statements, professional greetings, first impressions and appearance, punctuality and attendance, teamwork and more. Please plan on bringing a support person for this class if you are needing one on one assistance. We are also looking for a volunteer for this class to assist.

Cost = $50.00* per session (8 weeks).
Sundays 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Session 1 Dates: January 19th - March 9th
Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/careerskills2025

*This fee covers materials and location rental. MDI has generously donated instructor time and curriculum.