Healthy Relationships & Communication in the Workplace
ECNV offers this 6-module training series in workplace readiness to help individuals navigate workplace expectations, promote healthy interactions and relationships, and ensure job security by avoiding offenses. Through lectures, group discussions, worksheets, tutorials, case studies, and role play, this class will help you learn how to be successful and professional at work. ECNV is a Center for Independent Living led by people with disabilities who provide advocacy and services to people with disabilities in Northern Virginia.
Participants will learn:
Workplace culture and how to identify essential workplace norms and expectations while understanding and embracing personal identity within the workplace.
The importance of presenting oneself professionally.
Effective written and verbal communication strategies, identifying ways to communicate about accommodations, and developing strategies for active listening.
Strategies for building positive professional relationships and identifying appropriate relationships in the workplace.
Common workplace challenges, develop problem-solving techniques, and practice giving & receiving workplace feedback.
Youth and Young Adult Trainings (14-22yrs old)
ECNV offers this training class to help youth and young adults with disabilities build on their employment and communications skills, understand appropriate relationships and boundaries in the workplace, and learn techniques to stay employed. Registration is required for those not referred by their DARS counselor or DD Waiver Support Coordinator. All interested individuals (or DARS counselors and Support Coordinators) are welcome to ask questions at info@ecnv.org
Upcoming Youth Course Dates:
December 7-11: Fall Session
Registration Closes Nov 23rd
May 10-14: Spring Session
Registration Not Yet Open
Training Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Workplace Culture and Norms
Module 2: Identity and Diversity in the Workplace
Module 3: Presenting Yourself Professionally
Module 4: Communication Types and Skills
Module 5: Building and Maintaining Professional Relationships
Module 6: Navigating Workplace Challenges and Conflict Resolution
Target Audience
Healthy Relationships & Communication in the Workplace is perfect for people with disabilities who want to learn techniques to stay employed, improve their workplace readiness skills, and maintain professionalism.
How to Participate in the Class
If you are interested in participating in a class:
Reach out to your DARS counselor
Reach out to your DD Waiver Support Coordinator (FIS Waiver only
Complete the online registration by clicking the appropriate registration link above
Complete this Interest Form and one of our staff will follow up with you – only for those 23 yrs old and older”
If you are DARS counselor interested in scheduling a class for a group of your clients, please reach out to Hannah Roberts at hannahr@ecnv.org
Accessibility & Accommodations
Healthy Relationships & Communication in the Workplace trainings are held either virtually or in-person. For trainings held virtually, participants will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone (or other electronic device with audio / visuals) to participate. For in-person trainings, training locations will vary depending on the request for the group training. Reasonable accommodations and computer access may be requested in the registration form. Any questions about the program or accessibility are welcome at info@ecnv.org