Life Planning
Life Planning Participant Guide
"Step by Step Guide to Self-Sufficiency"

Life Planning was created to equip the participants with the tools and resources to get on the fast track to self-sufficiency. With a focus on self awareness, a change in attitude and the necessary solutions needed to succeed in today’s world participants engage in intense, interactive workshops and participate in exercises that guide them toward self-sufficiency by:

• Identifying and understanding their strengths and limitations;
• Understanding the demands of today’s employers;
• Mapping out and executing a Plan of Action for gainful employment;
• Understanding the impact of credit on their day-to-day life; and
• Developing steps and behaviors required to create a more positive outcome.

• Learning Your Behavioral Patterns (Behavioral Profile: Participant Manual)
• Attitude Awareness (Adventures in Attitudes Module/Handouts)
• Purpose & Goals (Adventures in Attitudes Module/Handouts)

• Speaking Today's Language
• Where and How to Look For a Job Today
• Action Plan for Employment (Employment/Housing Portfolio)
• Creating Your Resume (CD w/MS Word Compatible File, PDF)
• Situational vs. Job Function
• How Interviewers are Reading You
• Telephone Interviews and Screening Processes
• Your Communication Techniques
• Answering the Tough Questions
• Handling Felony Conviction Issues
• Polishing your Image
• Fundamental Skills You Need ot Enter, Stay in the World of Work
• Your Background/Reference and Credit Checks (Pre-employment screening report)
• Applying for Jobs Online
• Applying for City/State/Federal Jobs

• Reviwing Your Credit Report (TransUnion, Experian, Equifax Report)
• ChexSystems Review (Report from ChexSystems)
• Dispute Letters
• Reporting Explanations
• GetChecking™
• 8 Hour Workshop with certificate (accepted at participating financial institutions to open new checking account)

• Adventures in Attitudes (AIA)
• 30 Hours of interactive, experiential learning (Participant Manual $125 each/Audio CDs $60 each)