Workshops & Classes

OUR WEBINARS

Join Us Online!

In response to healthy social distancing, we remain dedicated to being here for you!

Below are our online options to provide you with the information, resources, and skills for you. Please explore these online options below!

Webinar and Online Meeting Helpful Hints:

1.) The Phoenix Indian Center is currently using Zoom technology for online webinars and meetings. We are researching other online platforms and if we switch to another in the future, we will provide information here on our website for how to connect.

2.) What device will you be using for the Webinar or Online Meeting? Please go through these steps well before the webinar or meeting

Attending using a mobile device (phone)? Be sure to download the Zoom app
Attending using a laptop or desktop computer? Create a FREE Zoom account at www.zoom.com

3.) Go to the link provided and provide any pre-information (if necessary) well before the start of the webinar or meeting

4.) Be sure to click on the link that will be provided and log into the webinar/online meeting a minimum of 5 – 10 minutes early. That gives you time to fix problems if needed.

For questions or for more information, you can always call our office at 602-264-6768 or email us at info@phxindcenter.org.

Workforce Development

Monday, January 25, 2021

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Resume and Cover Letter Click here to register

Now is a perfect time to get your resume up to date or create one if you haven’t done so. We offer instruction in the construction of the one-page Combination Resume, the most effective format! In this session, we will introduce the purpose of a resume, how to sell yourself, tips and types of resumes, and how to create the resume. A cover letter will be developed to introduce your skills and your resume to the employer. We will also provide a format to list all your references.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Informational Interviews Click here to register

Want to really find out about a career field or job? The informational interview is a highly effective way of gaining insight into your career interests! Here you will learn what an informational interview is, how to conduct them, and how they can help you network to gain a job. Only 20% of open jobs are listed in online job search engines (indeed, monster, careerbuilder). Informational interviews can help you gain access to the 80% of jobs not advertised. This is a must workshop for those wanting to accelerate their job search.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Job Search Strategies Click here to register

Create a plan for your job search. In this session you will plan your job search, schedule your week to be more effective, develop your own “elevator speech” and learn how to effectively utilize your job search network through using internet and networking skills. You will learn to use the computer to investigate and become familiar with the different types of on-line job boards. In this workshop, you will also discover how to access the “hidden job market”. We’ll show you how to find jobs which are not online or in the newspaper. Job search engines only constitute 20% of the total jobs out there…we’ll show you how to find the hidden 80%! The more you know about job searching, the faster you will find employment!!

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Aceing the Interview Click here to register

To get the job, you must “Ace the interview!” To get you ready, we cover every detail needed to prepare you for your interview. Let’s prepare for and have an effective interview! In this session, we will cover the interview process from beginning to end. We will address how to get ready for the interview, how to make a good first impression, recognize the various types of questions and utilize the STAR technique and a review of the 50 most common interviewing questions. We will also review questions for you to ask the interviewer (a crucial moment in your interview) and follow-up tips.

Thursday, January 28, 2021

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Customer Service Click here to register

Your customer service skills can make you a valued employee!!! Today’s business’ have a completely different challenge from those in the past because customer expectations for service and value have increased dramatically. During this workshop you will learn the skills and communication strategies employers are looking for in a strong customer service focused employee.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM What Employers Want Click here to register

Be that ideal employee that employers seek! Learn what employers seek in a potential employee and how you can demonstrate this knowledge, skills and abilities in your resume, interview and social media. We live in a right to work state where a person can be terminated for any reason. In learning what employers want from an employee, it helps avoid those areas that can lead to job termination.

Friday, January 29, 2021

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Job Tips for Ex-Offenders Click here to register

Dealing with potential employers is never an easy task for individuals with criminal records. Overcoming obstacles to employment is part of the focus of this workshop. By removing perceived obstacles, you can learn to present yourself with a positive attitude and gain the confidence you need for success! The workshop will help individuals with background issues write a resume, complete a job application and interview with confidence. We also focus on the preparation of how you present the information concerning your background in the interview.

Prevention

Saturday, January 16, 2021

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM QPR Gatekeeper Training Click here to register

Come learn how to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention techniques. Connect with our Prevention Services Team!

Saturday, January 23, 2021

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Virtual Game Night Click here to register

Join the F.I.N.A.L. Youth Council for an evening of networking activities, games, and fun!

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM UICAZ Retreat Click here to register

Join us for the Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona Retreat! We are excited to announce that we will have Chef Felicia Ruiz as a guest speaker. She will be providing a 1-hour interactive workshop on ways to cope with stress and anxiety. We will be mailing out items needed for Chef Felicia’s workshop. We would also like to send you a UICAZ shirt for the Retreat. Please RSVP via email by end of day Friday, January 22, 2021, by sending us your completed Membership Form. You can email your Membership Form and RSVP to Kennedy Slowtalker at kslowtalker@phxindcenter.org or Kyrene Yazzie at kyazzie@phxindcenter.org.

· Membership Forms (physical signature required)

· By-Laws – Review only

Friday, February 5, 2021

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Suicide Prevention Virtual Roundtable Click here to register

Are you trained in suicide prevention? Join Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona’s network of support for anyone who has been trained in ASIST, SafeTALK & QPR. This forum is to establish a safe place to discuss any matters pertaining to suicide prevention, such as barriers, successes, challenges, and other experiences we have encountered in suicide intervention/prevention. As we work towards establishing suicide-safer communities, let’s get together to support each other!

Thursday, February 18, 2021

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM QPR Gatekeeper Training Click here to register

Come learn how to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention techniques. Connect with our Prevention Services Team!

Saturday, February 20, 2021

10:00 PM – 11:30 PM QPR Gatekeeper Training Click here to register

Come learn how to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention techniques. Connect with our Prevention Services Team!

*If a link does not appear, it will be added closer to the meeting date.

For more information please contact our prevention team at 602-264-6768.

Youth Development

Saturday, January 23, 2021

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Virtual Game Night Click here to register

Join the F.I.N.A.L. Youth Council for an evening of networking activities, games, and fun!

Monday, January 25, 2021