Southeastern Massachusetts Healthcare Partnership (SMHP) Dementia Training Program

The Dementia training track of the Workforce Competitive Trust Fund's Southeastern Massachusetts Healthcare Partnership Project will come to a successful conclusion on February 26th. Thirty-five home health aides and certified nursing assistants from Epoch Senior Healthcare of Brewster and the Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod received specialized training in caring for patients with dementia.
 
The program, which is one of four healthcare training initiatives that are part of a state grant funded by the Commonwealth Corporation and coordinated by Cape & Islands Workforce Investment Board, focused on expanding the skills of entry level workers within the healthcare industry.  Cape Cod Community College provided the instructors and coursework for this program.
 
Upon completion of the program, participants will have gained tools, techniques and knowledge to significantly deal with the aging population of Cape Cod and improve their employers' return of investment.  Participants will receive a course certificate, college credit for attending the training program, and an hourly pay increase for completion.

WE CAN Announces Openings for Women in  Level 1 Computer Classes!   

This six-week computer course will help train Cape Cod women who have little or no knowledge of word processing, email, or the Internet. 

There are 5 spots available per session on a first-come first-served reservation basis.  Scheduling is somewhat flexible. There is no fee for this course. We request a small donation if possible. 

Please  ask anyone interested to contact Chelsea Moore at the WE CAN Office (508-430-8111) to make an appointment to take our quick test and sign up for a class.

How to Fix a Bad First Interview Impression

We've all heard the saying "you never get a second chance to make a first impression." This is true in most cases, but if you somehow make a bad impression during a job interview (because of panic attacks, an illness on the day of the interview, or negative behav­iors, etc.), there are still ways to salvage the situation and possi­bly still get the job. Take the following steps when you realize that you've made a poor first impression:

Assess the Damage. Determine how badly you might have hurt your chances for employment. Some actions may be job killers, others simply a bump in the road. Let a little time pass before assessing what went wrong and right during the interview. In retrospect, what may have seemed like a deal-breaker may not be that important or even noticed by the hiring manager.

Address the Problem Quickly. Once you determine the seri­ousness of the offense, act as quickly as possible to address the issue by calling or emailing the hiring manager. If you said some­thing offensive, you will need to offer a formal apology in most instances. If you feel like the offense was less serious (such as being a few minutes late), apologize for your tardiness and move on, stressing your qualifications and how you would be a strong fit for the job.

Prepare for Rejection. If you've committed a major faux pas or tried to apologize and have not received a response, move on and consider the incident a learning experience. Vow to improve yourself for the next round of interviews.

Upcoming Meetings

• YC Executive Committee Meeting: Tuesday March 10th 9:00am WIB Office

• WIB Executive Committee Meeting: Thursday March 12th 8:00am WIB Office

• SMHP Meeting: Monday March 23rd 3:00pm WIB Office

• Youth Council and Graduation Rate Meeting: Tuesday March 31st 12:00pm WIB Office