Program Information
How long is the full Reach for Success program?
12 weeks
What time do we meet each day?
We meet at 9:30AM each weekday for the first 4 weeks.*
How many hours each weekday is the Reach for Success program for the first 4 weeks?
6 hours per day
What platform/ app will we have our meetings on?
Zoom
What should you do if you know you cannot finish a day's work?
Message the program coordinators as soon as possible!
rfs.cel@ed.amdsb.ca
What online platform/ website will the workshops and independent work be available on?
Moodle
What is one of the ground rules we set?
Confidentiality & Empathy
Respect
One person speaks at a time
Active Listening
Have Fun!
Name one of the training opportunities/ certifications you can complete for free in the Reach for Success program.
- First Aid & CPR - Pending
- Mental Health First Aid - Pending
- Health & Safety in 4 Steps
- WHMIS
- Smart Serve
- Safe Food Handling
- Soft Skills Training
- Customer Service Excellence Training
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training
- LivingWorks START Training
How do you hand in worksheets?
By email to rfs.cel@ed.amdsb.ca OR by using the Dropbox feature on Moodle
How often do you need to check Moodle and your email account?
Every week day
How long are the on-the-job work placements?
8 weeks*
What are Soft Skills and who will this training be completed with?
Soft Skills are non-technical skills that relate to personal attributes that are needed for success on the job! Often times they are referred to as our "people skills" and include problem solving, conflict resolution, customer service excellence...
Erin from SURP will be facilitating your Soft Skills training!
How many hours each week is the Reach for Success program?
First 4 Weeks: 30 hours a week at $14.25 per hour
Weeks 5-12: 6 hours per week at $14.25 per hour
Pay is calculated based on your attendance at each of the meetings and completing each day's assigned work.
How long do you have to complete each day's assigned work over the first 4 weeks?
A full 24 hours*
How many hours each week will the work placement components be?
24 hours per week*