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February 2022  February 2022  

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Balancing Domestic Abuse Issues and W-2 Participation - Virtual Classroom
Workshop participants will develop an understanding of domestic abuse and develop strategies for working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse.

  • February 07 - 10, 2022
  • April 26 - 29, 2022
  • June 21 - 24, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Note: This course is required for new W-2 workers. New workers have one year from date of hire to complete this course.



Practical Applications in CWW - Virtual Classroom
The purpose of this course is to develop a clear understanding of CWW processes and to use CWW accurately in W-2 eligibility determination.

  • February 23 - 24, 2022
  • April 12 - 13, 2022
  • June 08 - 09, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Reminder: This course is required for new W-2 workers. New workers have one year from date of hire to complete this course.

NOTE: This is a very popular course, and classes often have a wait list. If you have taken this course within the last two years, you likely will be allocated out of a wait-listed class to allow new workers or folks who have not yet attended the course the opportunity to attend.      


W-2 Case Management: Assessment, and Employability Plans - Virtual Classroom
This course will help Case Managers understand the inter-related processes of assessment, and Employability Plan (EP) development.
  • March 14 - 17, 2022
  • May 24 - 27, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Note: This course is required for new W-2 workers. New workers have one year from date of hire to complete this course.


W-2 Case Management and You - Virtual Classroom
When it comes to W-2 Case Management, you've learned about the policy, processes, and working with participants. But where do you fit in? In this course, you reflect introspectively on your own strategies for prioritizing time management, establishing healthy boundaries, and practicing self-care. You also work collaboratively to share ideas and strategies. Learn how self-reflection sets you up to be a successful case manager.

  • March 30 - 31, 2022
  • May 10 - 11, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.

Note: This course is required for new W-2 workers. New workers have one year from date of hire to complete this course.



Human Trafficking: Helping Victims - Virtual Classroom
Human trafficking is on the rise in Wisconsin. Are you prepared to help victims when they disclose?

This webinar is a continuation in our human trafficking series and builds off the Introduction to Human Trafficking course. We discuss available resources and outline the steps you need to take when an individual discloses that they are a victim. Additionally, you’ll look at services to provide victims during ongoing case management.

  • March 25, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.


Human Trafficking: Seeking Help - Virtual Classroom
This webinar is a continuation in our human trafficking series and builds off of the Introduction to Human Trafficking course by exploring why victims are hesitant to seek help. Additionally, it dives deeper into what indicators to look for and what questions to ask if you believe you may be working with a victim.

  • February 17, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.


Working with Justice-Involved Participants - Webinar
This webinar defines basic justice-involved terminology, describes case management strategies for working with justice-involved participants, and identifies resources to use when working with employers.

  • February 18, 2022
  • April 7, 2022
  • May 5, 2022

For more details about this course and/or to register: Learning Center.


 


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Congratulations!
Join us in congratulating the following individuals who have successfully completed all the requirements of initial W-2 New Worker Training for their specific job function during December 2021.

Take the time to congratulate them and provide them with your support as they make the transition from new worker to ongoing worker.

Lakeisha Adams - Maximus
Derrick Currie - ROSS
Desiree Ellison-Olheiser - America Works
Allison Hughes - Forward Service Corporation
Tavon Johnson - America Works
Haley Lowney - Forward Service Corporation

Grace Merkt - America Works
Maria Musolf - America Works
Ashley Schiller - ROSS
Stephanie Stutz - Forward Service Corporation
Paula Sullivan - Forward Service Corporation
Jacqueline Walker - Forward Service Corporation


 

 

 

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4 Key Ways to Balance Your Mind, Body, and Soul
Nowadays it’s extremely common for people to find themselves living stress-ridden and hectic lives. We often find ourselves in a hurry to do and achieve so many things – trying to balance careers, families, side-hustles, social lives, workouts & more leave us feeling for lack of a better word – drained.

Has balance become such a lofty goal that for most people it’s no longer feasible? Maybe a good place to start is by simply aiming to find holistic balance in regard to your overall health – aka your mind, body, and soul. Below are 4 ways to help you begin the process.

  1. Start with the Food You Eat
  2. Give Yourself Time to Rest
  3. Arrange a Spa Day in the Comfort of Your Own Home
  4. Disconnect from Technology

Learn more at: https://www.gaiam.com/blogs/discover/4-key-ways-to-balance-your-mind-body-and-soul


 


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Training Transcript
In the left navigation pane of the PTT Learning Center, choose My Information, then Transcript. If you are prompted to Sign On, enter your Learning Center Logon ID and click OK.

You will see your upcoming classes and the last 3 years of your training history. To view your entire training history, select Entire Training Transcript in the upper right portion of the screen.

Clicking on the Select button to the left of the class will take you to the information page for that class.

Explanation of the registration statuses:

  • (E) - Enrolled
    Your registration was received for an upcoming class. After the enroll close date, you will receive correspondence on your status for the class.

  • (W) - Wait Listed
    You are on the wait list for an upcoming class. After the enroll close date, you will receive correspondence on your status for the class.

  • (C) - Canceled by Registration Staff
    You contacted the registration staff to cancel from the class.

  • (L) - Canceled Due to Low Class Enrollment
    The class was canceled due to low enrollment.

  • (O) - Canceled Due to Over Enrollment
    The class was over-booked, and your registration was canceled.

Disclaimer: When the registration for a class exceeds the maximum allowed, enrolled status is not guaranteed. An allocation for all enrolled and wait listed learners will be made after the enroll close date.

  • (Z) - Canceled by Learning Center
    You canceled from the class using the Learning Center web registration.

  • (N) - No-show
    You did not attend the class in which you were enrolled.

  • (I) - Incomplete
    You attended only a portion of the class.

  • (F) - Finished; (R) - Mastered; (X) - Completed
    You successfully completed the class or online course.

  • (S) - Started/In Progress; (U) - Un-Mastered
    You have not completed all the required components in an on-line course.

If you have questions about using this feature in the Learning Center, please call the registration staff at 920-424-1071, or email them at regstaff@uwosh.edu


 

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Print Your Own Participant Guides
Training participants are responsible for downloading and printing their own Participant Guides. Directions regarding this are included in the confirmation letter. 


Inclement Weather Phone Number
The Partner Training Team offers a phone number to call when the weather doesn't cooperate with training plans. If you wonder if your class will be held, call the Inclement Weather Number at 608-422-6322 before you drive! A recorded message will announce the status of training sessions.

NOTE: During the COVID-19 pandemic, all in-person classroom training sessions are suspended.


 

 

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DCF is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. 
If you have a disability and need information in an alternate format, or need it translated to another language, please contact (608) 535-3665 or the Wisconsin Relay Service (WRS) – 711. For civil rights questions call (608) 422-6889 or the Wisconsin Relay Service (WRS) – 711.

 

 

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