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LDI

Lifeforce Development Institute

The Rockford Housing Authority is proud to support and recommend the Lifeforce Development Institute’s Job/Career Readiness Skills-based training to both RHA Clients and Residents.

The LDI Curriculum addresses the foundational skill gap in the workforce with a 12-week, hands-on learning program covering Job/Career Readiness Skills meeting the community’s workforce goals.

This Program includes:

  • All Materials used in the Classroom
  • Light Breakfast & Snacks
  • Transportation Within 7 Miles
  • Section 3 Self Certification
  • Professional Development Mentor
  • Job Shadowing
  • Guaranteed enrollment in the RHA Financial Wellness Institute
  • Finding Resources to help with barriers such as:
    • Child care
    • Criminal Record
    • No high school diploma or GED
    • No transportation
    • Gaps in employment
    • Housing or Homeless issues
    • Long-term welfare recipient
    • Job search skills
    • Domestic violence
    • Drug and/or alcohol abuse

A number of universities and research centers have examined the issue of soft skills vs hard skills. They've concluded that more than 80 percent of job success comes from well-developed soft skills.

Pre-employment Training Program

The LDI curriculum addresses this skill gap in the workforce with a 12-week, hands-on learning program covering employability skills.

Week 1: Career Readiness Orientation
-Know yourself, Exploring careers, Orientation and
Professionalism

Week 2 : Career Readiness Orientation
-Attitudes effect decisions and moving forward

Week 3 : Know Yourself
-Recognizing strengths and work limitations, Positive Identity,
Work values & short term goal setting

Week 4 : Exploring Careers
-Individual & transferrable skills, Education & training

Week 5 : Success Strategies
-Motivation & Initiative, Technology Etiquette & Time
Management

Week 6 : Success Strategies
-Positive working relationships & New Employeee Processes

Week 7 : Obtaining & Retaining Work
-Job searching, Job applications & inquiries, resumes,
interviews, building a network, job retention, job
advancement.

Week 8 : Personal Management
-Personal finance & budget, personal development, long-term
goals.

Week 9 : Next Steps
-Coping

Week 10 : Career Work
-Take the WorkKeys Assessment

Week 11 : Career Work
-Connect with Mentor and Employers,
1 to 2 week Internship /job shadowing

Week 12 : Career Work
-Connect with Mentor and Employers,
1 to 2 week Internship/job shadowing

Enrollment Information

Participant Eligibility

Anyone 17 years or older, as a potential student,
is required to fill out and turn in a copy of
the LDI Participation Agreement.

Registration is now open.

Expected Outcome of LDI Graduates

  • Employment
  • Certificate of Workforce Readiness
  • Professional Development Mentor
  • Continuous Educational Training

Enrollment Process

  • Submit Application by Deadline.
  • Interview for the program.
  • Sign Participation Agreement.

Class Size

12-15 Participants

Schedule

LDI is a 12-week, 108-hour course.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 9 am-Noon

Location

Rockford Housing Authority, Central Office

223 S Winnebago St

Rockford, IL 61102

Table of Contents

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