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Supports
Career Exploration
In this practical and inspirational workshop, you’ll explore your interests and talents and how these apply to a variety of career options. Working with a qualified Vocational Coach, you’ll gain an understanding of the local labour market and discover how your skills bring value to the workplace.
Computer Workshops (Basic & Advanced Computer Skills)
We have workshops for people who have never used a computer and for those who are more experienced. Find out about basic computer components and how they operate. Learn Microsoft Windows and master email and the internet. Explore word processing and spreadsheets. Learn about workstation accommodations to better understand your needs in a work environment...
Disability Management
These workshops assist participants to focus on their strengths and develop strategies and techniques to better manage their disabilities. Expected outcomes include:
- gaining a greater sense of control
- feeling more optimistic
- increasing the ability to function and cope
Learning Styles
How do you approach learning? This workshop focuses on finding the most effective way for you to learn and retain information based on your personality and style.
Assertiveness Training
Assertiveness means the ability to express your thoughts and feelings in a way that clearly states your needs and keeps the lines of communication open. The Triumph Assertiveness Training workshop offers an in-depth exploration of what assertiveness is and what holds us back from it. Learning these valuable assertiveness skills can increase your chances of developing honest relationships and help you feel better about yourself and your self-control in everyday situations. This, in turn, will improve your decision-making and possibly your chances for getting what you really want from life. Practice your assertiveness skills in a safe, welcoming environment with trained professionals at Triumph.
Communication Skills Training
Good communication skills are the building blocks of successful relationships with friends, family, peers, co-workers and employers. At Triumph, you'll learn the basics of good communication, including how people relate to each other, appropriate assertiveness, giving and receiving feedback and much more.
Job Search Preparation
Develop the skills you need to secure workplace opportunities, from volunteering to work experience and paid employment. We take a positive, realistic approach to cover letters, résumés, networking, researching employers, interviews and more. We'll also teach you how to market yourself to employers.
Natural Disability Supports
Triumph professionals help identify and develop natural supports among your co-workers in the workplace. Natural supports are individuals who provide guidance and assistance as you get used to your new role as a volunteer or employee.
Disability Accommodations
Triumph's accommodation assistance is based on your needs and may include assistive technologies, adaptive furnishings, customized software, modifications based on learning style, use of a sit/stand stool, or other inexpensive ways to help you reach your goals. Triumph staff will consult the appropriate agencies for devices or adjustments. Government funding may also be available. Read more about disability accommodations. |
