Taking Charge

Taking Charge! of Opportunities

An on-site personal development program approximately seven weeks in duration, which assists participants to explore personal growth and planning. Participants have the opportunity to explore and develop: self confidence, communication skills, decision making, career planning, healthy living, and self-defense for women.

Program Objectives

To assess the participant’s ability to meet a regular, daily schedule
To determine their readiness and commitment to training through regular attendance and participation
To determine the participant’s receptiveness to working in a supportive group environment
To assess the participant’s flexibility and sociability in working within a diverse group and as part of a team
To provide feedback to the participant on their behaviours, values and communication style
To introduce a variety of topics, concepts and activities to challenge participants to explore their creativity, interest in learning new skills and consideration of new ideas
To explore both verbal and non-verbal communication skills
To help develop a positive sense of who they are, and the confidence to help them imagine good things for their life
To help begin the decision making process in where they want and or need to go next in life
To improve personal planning, creative thinking and decision-making skills
To encourage their sense of self-responsibility and independence
To improve the skills of participants in juggling their responsibilities for raising their children and building their own careers
To form a link with available community resources for wellness and life planning

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Taking Charge! of Opportunities

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