Phoenix Life Skills | Equal Energy (E2) | How to be a Mentor | University Internship Programs
Can I Really Change?
How would you answer that question? For many who struggle with direction in life, this isn’t an easy question. Fortunately, the Phoenix Life Skills program is available to take you on a journey of discovering your God-given gifts and purpose in life.
The Phoenix Life Skills program offered by The Milwaukee Outreach Center is about the path of self-discovery that provides an opportunity to explore who you are and to see your potential.
Phoenix Life Skills begins with a one-week, 40-hour program. Set within a Christian framework, individuals learn about their personality and explore how ideas can have a both a positive and negative impact upon your life. This is a week where “the lights come on” and you begin to see things differently. Your outlook also changes and you come away with a sense of hope, direction and purpose.
The Phoenix Life Skills class incorporates a variety of teaching methods in pursuing the journey of change.
Our Phoenix Life Skills program teaches people how to...
- develop and implement a personal mission statement that
reflects self-understanding - achieve personal and vocational goals
- become a productive and responsible citizen
- enter the workforce
- excel in the workplace
- become an individual who communicates and works well
with others
Reasons for attending the Phoenix Life Skills Class
If you are…
- searching for direction and answers in your life
- unemployed or under-employed
- looking for clarification for your mission and purpose in life
- seeking meaningful employment
Friends and volunteers provide and serve
lunch each day during the week of the
Phoenix Life Skills class.
Steps for attending Phoenix Life Skills (one-week, 40 hours)
- click here for location
- call (414)760-0334 to make an appointment with the Phoenix Life Skills Registrar
- complete an application
- complete an evaluation of educational abilities in reading, language arts, and math
Measurement of Success
A successful Phoenix Life Skills graduate is someone who finds full-time, gainful, permanent and meaningful employment and becomes actively involved in a local parish or church.
Looking for Direction
- Are you searching for answers?
- Wondering what God’s plan for you might be?
- The Phoenix Life Skills Training program teaches people who they really are and how to find meaning in life and work.
- This is a life-giving one-week 40 hour course.
Next Class: October 26-30, 2009
Time: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM (lunch provided)
Register: Call The Milwaukee Outreach Center at (414) 760-0334
Upcoming Classes in 2009:
December 14-18
Phoenix Life Skills Things to Know
Features:
An intensive one-week course designed to motivate and empower individuals to achieve personal and vocational goals.
Proven results from many graduates of the program.
Inspiring teachers and speakers.
Find direction and meaningful employment
Equal Energy (E2)
To the right, Equal Energy students support each other in their pursuit of permanent employment.
Equal Energy (E2) is our follow-up program to the Phoenix Life Skills class. “Equal Energy” means that for every effort a client makes, the Phoenix team will respond with an equal effort. This involves…
- graduating from the Phoenix Life Skills class
- completing assessments in reading, language arts,
and math - attending Equal Energy support group once a week
(12 weeks or until employed) - meeting with a mentor once a week
- submitting applications for employment from our
computer lab - using our Workforce Readiness Solutions program
until employed - meeting with vocational and family counselors
Each Phoenix class consists of approximately 14 students,
two faculty members, and five guest speakers.
Reasons for attending Equal Energy (E2)
If you plan to…
- apply what you have learned in the Phoenix Life Skills class
- find meaningful employment
- develop new and constructive relationships
Steps for attending Equal Energy (E2)
- enroll in Equal Energy upon completion of the Phoenix Life Skills class
- interview with program director
How to be a Mentor
Right, Thomas Tym, an engineer and technology services professional, is one of the many volunteers and mentors at The Milwaukee Outreach Center. Email tmoc@tmoc.org to volunteer.
An Equal Energy mentor moves our Phoenix Life Skills students along the process of living the Christian life and finding meaningful employment.
This involves…
- attending a brief training session
- mentoring each week with a student for
1 ½ hours - monitoring the progress of your student
- exercising “tough love” principles with students
- participating in evaluation of student’s progress
Reasons for being a mentor
- someone needs your insight and wisdom to become a responsible and productive citizen
- Jesus calls His followers so others can experience His grace, forgiveness, and newness of life.
- everyone who has experienced defeat and disappointment needs someone to come along side of them and give then encouragement.
Steps for becoming a mentor
Our internship programs attract interns from colleges and universities locally and nationally.
University Internship Programs
Educational Requiremenst:
Undergraduate student in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences or related field from a recognized college or university.
Internship includes:
- Case management for clients in our Phoenix Life Skills program
- Participate in joint counseling sessions with supervising therapist
- Conduct client intake assessments and provide proper reporting and documentation
- Assisting
Equal Energy students in developing
individual employment plans - Participate in supervision and case reviews
- Interface with other cooperating organizations
- Measure and compile statistical and achievement data
Steps for becoming an intern
- Be academically qualified.
- Complete application from sending institution.
- Be approved by your sending institution.
- Complete application from The Milwaukee Outreach Center.
- Be in agreement with the core values of The Milwaukee Outreach Center.
- Personal interview and recommendation of the Executive Director.
Length of Internship
The length of internship is defined by the sending institution. Priority, however, is given to interns who will complete two consecutive semesters with The Milwaukee Outreach Center.
Completion of Internship
Each internship is adapted to follow the guidelines of the sending institution. The intern works in cooperation with his or her department advisor and his or her supervisor at The Milwaukee Outreach Center. Completion of the internship is based upon the completion of all agreed upon requirements.
Inquiries for Internship
Inquiries can be directed to William Hope, Director of Development at 414-760-0334 or at will@tmoc.org
Colleges and Universities Participating in Internship Program
Concordia University of Wisconsin
Lakeland College
Liberty University of Virginia
Trinity International University
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Wisconsin Lutheran College
(students from other colleges and universities are welcome to apply)
Graduates from out-of-state Colleges and Universities Participating in Internship Program
College of St. Benedict (Minnesota)
Concordia University (Michigan)
Illinois Wesleyan University
Judson University (Illinois)
Northwestern College (Minnesota)
Oral Roberts University (Oklahoma)
Rockford College (Illinois)
State University of New York – Fredonia
Trinity Western University (British Columbia)
Train the Trainer
Instruction and certification for providing Phoenix Life Skills Training for approved groups and organizations
- Proven life skills curriculum
- Christ-centered readiness to work programs
- Comprehensive training and support
- Standardized measurements of outcomes
- Student recruitment plan
- Adult education assessments and remediation
- Promotional materials
- Funding and sample grant applications
For information call (800)358-6901 or email tmoc@tmoc.org