Rap³
Employment Readiness Program – RAP3
Thomas Ridley’s 1 Like Me provides job readiness to ensure that participants are equipped with the skills necessary to secure gainful employment. In doing so, 1 Like Me created the RAP3 curriculum (Resume, Application, Presentation, Probation, and Permanent Hire) to cover the steps involved in the job seeking process. RAP3 employs evidence-based methods and best practices such as prosocial modeling, collaborative problem-solving, incremental skill-building and the establishment of trust with an infusion of hope. The curriculum materials include handouts, PowerPoint presentations, and application sessions. Below is an overview of the RAP3 program.
RAP³ CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Resume
· Drafting a Resume
o Education
o Employment History
o Skills·
· References
Presentation & Interview
· Presentation (hygiene, attire, smoking, punctuality)
· Interview Skills
· Addressing/Neutralizing Criminal History
· Mock Interviews
Permanent HIRE
· Employer Expectations
· Additional Background Checks
· Benefits
· Sick Time, Vacation Time, Over Time
Application
· Employment Opportunity Databases (i.e. Indeed)
· Applying Online
· Temporary Employment/Staffing Agencies
Probationary Period
· Employer Expectations
· Background Checks
· Waiting Periods
· Helpful Hints