New Desk Aid Available - Overpayment Process Map
Are you unsure of how to determine if an individual has an overpayment? This desk aid presents a process for you to follow to determine if an overpayment exists.

Available now in the Learning Center.

Upcoming Classes

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

• June 25 - 26, 2024 in Fond du Lac
• August 7 - 8, 2024 in Milwaukee

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.

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.

• May 21 - 24, 2024
• September 10 - 13, 2024

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.

Building the BEST Connections in Case Management - Face to Face Classroom
What’s the secret to guiding conversations with participants about assessment, goals, activities, and accommodations? Discover the BEST approach to build a solid foundation for your case management practices.

You’ll learn how the BEST approach fits into principles of assessment, then apply those concepts to W-2 assessments, EP goals, EP activities, and accommodations.

• June 4 - 5, 2024 in Milwaukee
• August 20 - 21, 2024 in Milwaukee

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.

Building the BEST Connections in Case Management - Virtual Classroom
What’s the secret to guiding conversations with participants about assessment, goals, activities, and accommodations? Discover the BEST approach to build a solid foundation for your case management practices.

You’ll learn how the BEST approach fits into principles of assessment, then apply those concepts to W-2 assessments, EP goals, EP activities, and accommodations.

• July 9 - 12, 2024

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.

Domestic Abuse Awareness for W-2 Staff - Virtual Classroom
Chances are you will work with a victim of domestic abuse in your role at the W-2 agency. This class includes activities designed to increase your awareness of domestic abuse and its impacts on victims, including how to recognize warning signs of abuse, effective strategies to work with victims, and making appropriate referrals.

• August 13 - 14, 2024

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

Empowering Change Through Motivational Interviewing - Face to Face Classroom
Are you looking to enhance your communication skills and help others initiate positive behavior change? Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based communication approach that empowers you to effectively guide others toward their goals. In the course, you will learn and practice skills that will help you facilitate change in individuals who may feel ambivalent about it.

• June 12, 2024 in Wausau

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

How Do I Assign The Assessment Activity Codes - Webinar
Throughout this 30-minute session, we explore why Activity Codes matter, review the Activity Codes list, and delve into specific Assessment Activity Codes. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and understanding.

• May 6, 2024

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

How Do I Decipher The Time Limits Page - Webinar
Throughout this 30-minute session, you will learn how identify the colors, what they mean, and when an extension discussion needs to take place. Knowing these colors will help you able to explain a participant's time limit information.

• May 13, 2024

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

PIN Comments - Webinar
Unlock the mystery of PIN Comments with this captivating webinar!

Ever found yourself wondering, "How do I effectively convey my actions with participants through PIN Comments?" Look no further!

Join us on a journey through practical scenarios and real-life examples, demystifying the art of PIN Comments. Gain the insights and justification you need for entering PIN Comments in assessments, activities, placements, time limits, and beyond. Elevate your understanding and leave confidently equipped to navigate PIN Comments like a pro!

• June 7, 2024

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

Practical Applications in CWW - Face to Face 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.

• July 31, 2024 in Franklin

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. Consider accessing the CWW Troubleshooting: How to Get the System to Work for You Webinar.

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.

• June 20 - 21, 2024
• August 28 - 29, 2024

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. Consider accessing the CWW Troubleshooting: How to Get the System to Work for You Webinar.

• May 8, 2024 in Milwaukee
• September 25, 2024 in Milwaukee

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.

• July 15 - 16, 2024

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.

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.

• May 29, 2024

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

Working with W-2 Participants with Multiple Barriers - Virtual Classroom
In this class you’ll network and strategize with other W-2 workers on the topics of assessment, goals, and engagement techniques. Using real participant stories, you’ll think about how you can use, modify, or adjust your current techniques and W-2 activities to better engage participants with barriers, helping them take steps forward.

• May 14 - 16, 2024

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 March 2024.

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

Creative Ways to Treat Your Mom This Mother’s Day
The first special woman in almost everyone’s life is their mother. So, this Mother’s Day, show how much you appreciate all she's done for you by particularly acknowledging this important day.

1. Breakfast in Bed
2. Give Her Flowers
3. Give Her a Day Off
4. Throw a Surprise Party
5. Spend a Day Together
6. Surprise Her with a Lovely Gift
7. Pamper Her
   

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Learning Center Tips

Review Your Training History for Accuracy
It is important to keep your training history accurate and up to date.

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.

Your training history displays any upcoming classes you are registered for and displays 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.

Review any items in your training history that still have a registration status of “Started/In-Progress." These courses contain a required component that is not finished, so you are not getting credit for completing the course.

Click the Select button to the left of the course name to access the course, and complete the modules that still are outstanding.

If you have any questions, please contact the Registration staff 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.