New Desk Aid – CARES Worker Web (CWW) Navigation
The CARES Worker Web (CWW) Navigation Desk Aid simplifies the navigation menu by focusing on what pages you may need to navigate to as part of your ongoing case management. It includes navigation menu headings and the sections you need to click on within the menu to find a page.

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

Addition to Domestic Violence Training Resources Course - Sojourner Website

Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Conversations about Domestic Violence
Talking about domestic violence is challenging for professionals and for the families we serve. Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, the largest nonprofit provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services in Wisconsin, understands this and has created six insightful videos on domestic violence that aim to help everyone engage in critical—and potentially life-saving—conversations. View more details.

To access this course and view the videos: Learning Center.

The most significant change you may have noticed is in the Training Catalog Search page. When you use one of the filtered search links under a program area, the list that displays no longer appears in alphabetical order by course name. You will need to click on the column heading, Course Name, to resort the list in alphabetical order.

If you have questions about accessing or using the Learning Center, please contact the Learning Center staff at 920-424-1071, or email at regstaff@uwosh.edu.

Upcoming Classes

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.

• 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.

• 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.      

• 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.

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.

• April 7, 2022
• May 5, 2022

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

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 January 2022.

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

How to Help Your Body Adjust to Daylight Saving Time
4 simple tips to fall back or spring ahead feeling refreshed.

• Start preparing a few days early
• Stick to your schedule
• Don’t take naps
• Avoid coffee, alcohol

Learn more at: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/daylight-savings-time-change-4-tips-to-help-your-body-adjust/

Learning Center Tips

Maximizing Learning Center Efficiency

Proper Computer Settings:
The computer settings document explains the necessary computer settings when using the Learning Center. These settings allow your computer to communicate most effectively with the Learning Center, and update your training record with the proper completion statuses. The last page of the document has the appropriate responses to the most common security warning messages that you may encounter. The Learning Center Computer and Security Settings will help you:

• Set your web browser to accept all cookies;
• Disable pop-up blocking on your web browser;
• Clear the cache on your web browser.

Please check with your Supervisor or IT staff prior to making any changes to your computer settings.

If you have questions about accessing or using the Learning Center, please contact the Learning Center staff at 920-424-1071, or email at regstaff@uwosh.edu.

Reminders

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.