Community Employment Assistance Network – CEAN

Community Partners,
 
As you know financial education is central to the stability of our workforce, communities and to the lives of families across Ohio. In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month the Ohio Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, the Ohio Literacy Network and many government and social service agencies, financial institutions and professional education organizations have joined forces to create a case study competition and a family financial fair. The statewide case study competition gives families, groups and individuals the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and knowledge of money management and the possibility of winning a $500 savings bond. The deadline for Case Study submissions is March 7th.
 
This competition is a great “teaching moment” for adults, families and students of all ages, as it incorporates math, number sense, daily life situations and financial choices in a fun, creative activity which encourages self-expression and collaboration. The families who participated in this competition last year shared that it was the first time they had sat together and discussed finances, spending habits and generated a solution that included every one’s ideas.
 
We would appreciate your assistance in promoting this opportunity for Central Ohioans to increase their financial knowledge and express their creativity.
 
Winners of the case study competition will be awarded prizes and will be recognized on stage at the Ohio Family Financial Fair being held at the Columbus Downtown High School on March 27th from 10:00-1:00.
 
Full details on the Case Study Competition and Financial Fair are available at: www.ohioliteracynetwork.org.
 
Please share, circulate, and participate in the case study competition. Thanks in advance for joining us in this creative, education activity and supporting our celebration of National Financial Literacy Month. We appreciate your participation and support.
 
Sincerely,
 
Lisa Larson
Director, Outreach & Engagement, Ohio Literacy Network
rlarson@theohioliteracynetwork.org
614-634-3050
 
Sue Helmreich
President, Ohio Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy

Hi Ellen,

Godman Guild is offering some new and exciting adult education and employment programs in March.  The attached flyer outlines these offerings. 

One program in particular I would like to highlight is our new Transitions Program which is designed to help persons with a high school diploma or GED (or close to obtaining one) prepare (academically, financially, mentally) for college, vocational certification program or apprenticeship program, make the transition to higher education, complete their training program and obtain living wage employment 18-30 months later.  The first component is a 12 week course to increase math, reading, and language skills in preparation for college placement tests and/or employer tests.  Class includes career exploration and lessons to increase computer, personal wellness and financial literacy skills. Staff will (1) assist with application processes, (2) provide support as participants transition to college/vocational school or apprenticeship program, (3) remain supportive throughout the participants degree/certification program, and (4) assist the participants in securing employment placement in their field of study. This program includes $550-$950 in financial incentives (for books and for securing living wage employment).

Please pass this on to your list serve.  Thanks!

Wendy

Wendy Hansen-Smith

Director, Workforce Development

Director, Columbus ABLE Consortium

Godman Guild Association

303 East 6th Avenue

Columbus, OH 43201

(phone) 614-294-5476, x 121

(fax) 614-294-3933

wendy.hansensmith@godmanguild.org

www.godmanguild.org

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Instructor Training Workshop

1 in 3 Ohioans live with arthritis. Movement is the best medicine!

Help people with arthritis take control of arthritis pain.

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is an exercise program designed specifically for people with arthritis that uses gentle exercise to help increase joint flexibility and range-of-motion, muscle strength and stamina. The program includes standing, chair and floor exercise. In addition, resistance equipment is an option for participants seeking a greater challenge. Improve your skills and your organizations market share.

Pre-Requisites for Instructors:
Compliance with Leader/Instructor Statement of Understanding
CPR certification

Certification

You must attend the entire training to become certified.

Newly trained participants must teach six classes within six months after the training class to become fully certified.

In order to remain certified by the Arthritis Foundation, one must attend a re-certification training every three years.

The Workshop

The training will include classroom instruction and an exercise lab. Lunch will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes.

For more information

If you have any questions, contact Nick Turkas at (614) 876-8200 or  (888) 382-4673.

Online registration is now open.

Click here -> http://arthritistraining.kintera.org/AFEXMarch20

Nick Turkas, MS

Director of Public Health

Arthritis Foundation

Central Ohio Chapter

3740 Ridge Mill Drive

Hilliard, OH 43026

614.876.8200

614.648.0921 (mobile)

614.876.8363 (fax)

www.arthritis.org

Movement is the best medicine.