Classes & Workshops

Choosing Your Child's School

A FREE presentation for parents who are interested in learning about various elementary school programs will be held on Thursday, October 28, at 7 p.m. at the Temple Trager Early Childhood Education Center. Ellen Shapira, M.A., JFCS educational and vocational counselor, will address the parents, and representatives from public, private and parochial schools will be available to answer questions about their schools. For more information, contact Ellen at 452-6341 ext. 225.

Parents in Process

Thinking about adoption? Come join us for Parents in Process, a group for prospective adoptive parents. The group will meet in two sessions, Mondays, September 20 and September 27 from 7-9 p.m. at the Louis & Lee Roth Family Center. Sessions will cover, adoption as a lifelong process, attachment and bonding, loss and grieving, and special needs of adopted children, including trans-racial adoption. There is a $10 materials fee for families in their homestudy process at JFCS and a $50 per session for other families. To register, or for more information, please contact Judy Freundlich Tiell at ext. 224.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Lunchtime Series

Where: Regis Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center
4604 Lowe Road

When: Every Monday from October 11—November 1st
11:30—1pm

For: Grandparents and Relative Caregivers

Free lunch provided—Pre-registration required!

Oct. 11: Grandparents as Parents Again:
Challenges and Strategies
Presenter: Jo Ann Kalb, LCSW from JFCS

Oct. 18: Legal Issues: Ask the Expert
Presenter: Rita Ward, Attorney from Legal Aid

Oct. 25: Fostering Emotional Well-being for
You and Your Grandkids
Presenter: Katherine Loyd, LCSW, LMFT from JFCS

Nov. 1: Getting the Help You Need Resource Panel
Representatives from JCPS, KinShip Care,
KIPDA, Passport Health, and more!

Door Prizes will be given away!

For more information, and to RSVP, contact Jo Ann Kalb at (502) 452-6341 ext. 335, or email jkalb@jfcslouisville.org.

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College Application Essay Workshop

JFCS will offer a college application essay workshop on Tuesday, September 7 from 7-8:30 p.m. A college essay coach with 30 years of professional experience will conduct the workshop. Participants will learn how to write an effective and unique college essay for any college application or scholarship. Learn how to get noticed by admissions offices, learn tips for producing good ideas, how to approach the writing process, how to write personably and vividly and to develop college writing skills. Workshop fee is $45 and workshop will be held at JFCS. For more information and to register, call Janet at (502) 452-6341 ext. 222.

A.C.T. Preparation Workshops – Fall

A.C.T. Preparation Workshop classes will meet Mondays and Tuesdays, September 27-October 20 for eight sessions.

Monday,       September 27,  Math and Science

Tuesday,      September 28,  Math and Science

Monday,       October 4,         Math and Science

Tuesday,      October 5,         Math and Science

Monday,       October  11,      English and Reading

Tuesday,      October  12,      English and Reading

Tuesday,      October  19,      English and Reading

Wednesday, October  20,      English and Reading

Time: 7p.m. to 9 p.m.

Place: Jewish Family and Career Services
           Roth Family Center
           2821 Klempner Way

A.C.T. Fee: $160 includes two textbooks. For more information and to register, call Janet Poole at (502) 452-6341 ext. 222.

S.A.T. Preparation Workshops – Fall

S.A.T. Preparation Workshop classes will meet Mondays and Tuesdays, August 23-September 21 for eight sessions.

Monday,    August 23,          Math

Tuesday,   August 24,          Math

Monday,    August 30,          Math

Tuesday,   August 31,          Math

(Skipping the week of September 6, 2010)

Monday,    September 13,    Verbal

Tuesday,   September 14,    Verbal

Monday,    September 20,    Verbal

Tuesday,   September 21,    Verbal

Time: 7p.m. to 9 p.m.

Place: Jewish Family and Career Services
           Roth Family Center
           2821 Klempner Way

S.A.T. Fee: $160 includes two textbooks. For more information and to register, call Janet Poole at (502) 452-6341 ext. 222.

JFCS Employer Spotlight Series

Please join us for these FREE events to learn the hiring process and what it's like to work for these exciting guests. An HR representative will be presenting and answering your questions. To RSVP, contact Jamie Goodpaster at 452-6341 ext. 313.

Learn Job Search Skills - Job Seekers Resource Group

The Job Seekers Resource Group will meet on Friday beginning June 25 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Participants can learn basic job search skills from an experienced career advisor. There is a $10 one-time materials fee.

Week 1      8/9/10       Starting  Your Job Search Engine  

Week 2      8/16/10     Writing a Winning Resume - Part 1  

Week 3      8/23/10     Writing a Winning Resume - Part 2  

Week 4      8/30/10     Networking: The Art of Making Contacts  

Week 5      9/13/10     Mastering the Interview  

Week 6      9/20/10     Negotiations and Acceptance/ Review

Upcoming dates for Late Fall:

Week 1      10/04/10     AARP: Promoting Yourself At 50+ (Noon-1 pm)

Week 2      10/11/10     Writing a Winning Resume - Part 1  

Week 3      10/18/10     Writing a Winning Resume - Part 2  

Week 4      10/25/10     Networking: The Art of Making Contacts  

Week 5      11/01/10     Mastering the Interview  

Week 6      11/08/10     Negotiations and Acceptance/ Review

For more information contact Andrea Wehrley at (502) 452-6341 ext. 334.

Multicultural Services Classes for Refugees and Immigrants
For refugees and immigrants interested in micro-business and career planning and development.

For more information, contact Alane Goldstein, (502) 452-6341 ext 323.