Dental Staff School
MISSION
Education is a lifelong pursuit! Our mission at the Dental Staff School is to inspire and inform students who are ready to enter the exciting and fast-paced world of dentistry. Since we believe education should be affordable and timely, we provide students with lessons and activities that aim to enhance their knowledge, skills, and performance at a pace that will complement their lives.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with disabilities
- Low-income individuals
- Mature workers (over 55 years old)
- Military veterans
- Unemployed individuals
- Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce
Youth Population
- Basic skills deficient
- Below grade level
- Disabled, including learning disabilities
- Needs assistance to gain employment
- Pregnant or parenting
Languages Supported
- English
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Pre-placement assessment
- Resume development
- Job search coaching
- Placing participants in job shadowing opportunities
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Varied job search and placement services
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Internships and co-ops
Post-employment Services
- Career development services
- Post-placement follow-up
- Mentoring
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Varied supportive services
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Collaborating with others
- Conflict management
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Personal hygiene
- Planning / organizational skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Customer service
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Diet and nutrition
- Varied soft skills training
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians
- Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations