A.O. Employment Services (in Springfield)
currently provides structured training programs
in:
Basic Computer
Skills
This training program is designed to meet the specific
needs of those individuals who need a little extra
time or personal attention to help them learn about
computers and the different softwares that they
might need in their search for a new job or a different
career.
Child Care Training
The concept of the A.O. Employment Services'
Child Care Training Program is one similar to the
philosophy of the organization, in that it is largely
community based. Seventy-five percent of the time
is spent within a licensed daycare environment.
Classroom time is used for initial instruction and
to assist the client with developing plans and activities.
Food
Services
All aspects of the food service industry will be
covered, including: job opportunities, food service
teams, food preparation, menu planning, waiting
on customers, sanitation skills and safety skills.
The 8-hour day includes approximately 6 hours of
on-the-job training in the kitchen area in addition
to instruction, review and performance testing.
Janitorial
Services
This course will consist of on-the-job practical
training as well as classroom lecture training in
the normal day-to-day duties performed by janitors,
custodians and housekeeping departments. Approximately
6 hours per day is spent in hands-on training and
2 hours per day in classroom work.
