1. Building Support Systems
Facilitated by a member of the faculty and/or staff at
KEYS Academy and Options HS

2. Your Presenter… A member of the faculty at KEYS Academy or Options HS
Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

3. Rules for Training Participation is crucial No wrong/stupid answers
Respect one another
No talking while others talk,
No rude comments or noises
Wait until you’re called upon
Self-Esteem

4. Why we’re here… Because we have to be
To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood
To learn more about ourselves

5. How we’re going to do it…
Discussion
Everyone participates
Some, very little lecture
Activity or activities
Some Conclusions

6. Questions?

7. Ice Breaker What is an ice breaker? Definition of an ice breaker:
An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction

8. Ice Breaker!!!!

9. Topic of the Day: Building a Support System After a Life of Crime -Who should you turn to first? -What habits do you want to avoid? -What habits do you want to develop?

10. How to Get Started… Start thinking about your appearance
What type of language do you use to communicate?
What occupational skills do you possess?
Love yourself

11. Appearance
-Grooming-hair needs to be kept neat and clean, men need to shave daily, ladies need to wear a conservative amount of makeup, nails should be trimmed and neat -Change the type of clothing that you wear to make you look professional -Do you need to have tattoos removed?

12. Language Ensure that you use proper communication skills.
Minimize hand gestures while speaking
Practice eliminating profane language from your daily vocabulary one word at a time.

13. Occupational Skills What strengths do you have? -Technological
-Physical
-Social
What interests you or are you willing to learn?

14. Acquiring Occupation After Incarceration
-Take the first offer that comes to you. This will give you some occupational growth and experience.
-Do more than the basic requirements that the job requires—Go the Extra Mile!
-Get reliable references from reputable people.

15. Acquiring Occupation After Incarceration Continued…
Take ownership of your past. Employers have heard every excuse in the book. What they will find refreshing is your honesty.
Prove yourself: Once you follow the first three tips, you’ll need to prove the stereotypes wrong. While your coworkers might have the luxury of slacking off and calling out, sick your employer will be watching you like a hawk. If you really want to get ahead, you’ll probably need to put in a little extra effort.

16. Activity: Building a Support System, Hobbies pg. 42
Individually, complete the worksheet on pg. 42.
Together with a shoulder partner review what hobbies they listed.

17. Conclusion
“Remember, the best mistake that you can make is a mistake that you can learn from.”
Coach Gil McClure