Post on 27-Mar-2018
October 2016
OWENS VALLEY CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Honoring our Veterans
Owen Valley Career Development Center Fresno Site Office
5070 N. Sixth St. Suite 110 Fresno, CA 93710 Phone: 559.226.2880
Employment Services Workshops
Ice Breakers
Group Workshops
Decision Making
Team
Work
Building Employment Skills
The OVCDC Office will be closed from 10/17/16 to 10/21/16.
PLEASE NOTE: MER’s (Monthly Eligibility Reports), proof of income and resources, Work Participation, Supportive Service forms for Childcare, and Bus Passes are due by the 7th of the month. IN OCTOBER.
OVCDC Staff:
Assistant TANF Director
Alisia Davila
TANF Site Manager
Jenifer Philley
Program Specialist
Eve Marsh
Administrative Assistant Alice Guardado
Case Counselors April Morin
Lynna Pich
Mavis Jones
Betsy Duarte
Ruby Bracker
Iruka Amamilo
Employment Coordinator Audrey M. Osborne
Site Project Coordinators Rena Picaso
Desiree Ramirez
NATIVE LANGUAGE DEPT.
Language Coordinator
Carly Tex
Language Specialist
Julian Behill
FAMILY LITERACY STAFF
Family Literacy Coordinator J.J. Rodriguez
Administrative Assistant Paula Hamilton
Early Childhood Education
Instructor Jocelyn Saavedra
Early Childhood Education
Aid
Vacant
2016 November and
December Seasonal Support Requirements
Tribal TANF Clients
Effective April 2016 You are required to attend 1
Monthly OVCDC workshop in order to be eligible for the November and December
Seasonal Support Assistance
Please contact your Case Counselor for more information.
Congratulations !
J. Ramos for finishing his bus driver
training. He has received a certificate
and is now employed as a bus driver.
He achieved his goal within 3 months
and is on his way to self sufficiency!
Case Counselor –Betsy Duarte
Employment Services Work-
shops
Recognition
Computer Lab Procedures
Employment Services Work-
shops
“Workin with Tradition”
Language and Cultures of the
Valley
News from the Nuumu Yadoha
Language Program
Car Seat Safety Class
Choinumni and Chukchansi
Language Classes
October Calendar
Exploring Family Histories
Native American Talk
Family Literacy Adult Education
Positive Indian Parenting
Interest Only - TLCEE Program
Contractor/Instructor
Seasonal Support Requirements
Items to remember
Honoring Our Veterans
In this Newsletter:
Computer Lab Procedures
Computers are available for client use only. Internet usage refers to job
search, school work, math/English skill builder sites, housing searches,
resume writing, keyboard, assigned Employment Coordinator career
sites, employment search and other related usage. Understand that com-
puters are monitored by all OVCDC staff.
Prohibited Usage:
No food or beverages No children allowed in lab
No access to music sites No access to Facebook
No access to game sites No loud music
No cell phone usage
No access to inappropriate sites
Workn’ w Tradition
All workshops are: 9:30am - 12:pm
Room #4 Workshops Schedule
October 6, Lesson 1 Challenge
Of Change October 13, Lesson 2 - Positive
Goal Setting October 27,
Lesson 3 In Survival Mode November 3,
Lesson 4 Work & Self Worth
November 10, Lesson 5 Home –vs-Beliefs
November 17, Lesson 6
Understanding Stress December 1, Lesson 7
Stop & Think December 8,
Lesson 8 Planning & Time Manage-ment
December 15, Lesson 9
Expressing Concerns December 22, Lesson 10
Logical Decision Making Closing - Final Quiz,
“Celebrating Workshop Completion”
_____________________Workshop sign up contact:
Employment Coordinator
Audrey M. Osborne (559) 226-2880 Ext 189 Or contact your Case
Counselor
Family formation through professional
Development
Employment Services Workshops present:
“Workin’ with Tradition” Is a classroom based soft skill training program designed
to help individuals of Native American heritage prepare for successful employment on or off the reservation by
developing:
Greater awareness of difficulties faced when seeking employment, especially when home culture conflicts
with workplace expectations.
Greater skill in managing stress, frustration, and
anxiety.
Improved skills for difficult work situations, including
time management, communications skills, and logical
problem solving.
This workshop is a certificated training, and will enhance
your employment skills. To receive certificate you must
attend all 10 Lessons.
JOB CLUB - IS BACK!
What is Job Club? - it is a networking club to help job
seekers with resume building, interviewing skills, net-
working with other job seekers for possible employer
contacts, job openings etc.
Job Club will meet on Mondays from 9:30pm - 12:pm
Computer lab.
JOB CLUB SCHEDULE - 2016
October - 3,10,24,
November - 7,14,21,
December - 5 & 12
Dates of workshops: October 4th, 11th, 25th, November 1st, 8th,
15th, 22nd, and 29th. Workshops will be from 10am - 12pm.
Light Snack will be provided. Contact Jocelyn Saavedra or
J.J. Rodriguez for more information (559) 226-2880.
This is a Family Formation Event
FRESNO FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM 5070 N. SIXTH STREET SUITE #110 (559.226.2880)
For more information please contact
The Fresno OVCDC Language Department
559.226.2880 ext. 421 or 457
Dates of next class: TBA
Location: 5070 N. Sixth St. Suite 110
Fresno, CA 93710
An introduction to a variety of Native
languages in a short amount of time.
Only month-long classes!
Learn to use your language at home.
Participants must attend all sessions
of a class to advance to the next level.
Fresno Family Literacy
Adult Education High School Diploma Program
• Through Fresno EOC/YouthBuild Charter School
(WASC-Accredited)
• Independent study & career skills classes
• Serving students ages 18-24
GED Test Preparation
• Preparation & study for the GED test
• Independent study and individual instruction
College Assistance
• Application and enrollment assistance
• Coursework assistance
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• DMV Driver’s License Test Study
• Keyboarding Skills
Small Group Instruction
Community Action Projects Independent Studies
Project Based Learning Peer Support & Connections
Program Dates: August 29, 2016 - June 23,2017 Orientations Will Begin July 2016
Open to eligible TANF Cash-Aid, TANF
Prevention, and Native community clients
Priority enrollment provided to OVCDC
TANF Clients
To enroll or for more information, contact Paula Hamilton @ 559-226-2880
Owens Valley Career Development Center
Fresno Family Literacy
5070 N. Sixth St. Suite 110, Fresno, CA 93710 Working Together to Accomplish Our Goals