Workshops
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During this interactive webinar, an experienced professional will review your resume in real time, offering suggestions to improve its appearance and effectiveness. Please note, all resumes will be reviewed on screen, but this is a no-judgement zone. To participate, send your resume to [email protected] at least one day prior to the workshop. If you do not yet have a resume, please take our Writing a Winning Resume and Cover letter self-paced course first.
Learn how Google’s powerful search engine and apps for searching the internet, e-mail, maps, creating documents, blogging, and image editing.
This entry-level workshop is a prerequisite for all computer classes. It introduces you to the Windows Operating System. You’ll learn about the different components of the desktop, how to open, resize, move and close individual windows. You’ll also be introduced to the File Explorer where we create folders, move and copy folders to a thumb drive, and delete, restore, and then permanently delete files and folders.
This workshop focuses on how to build and utilize LinkedIn for your career. Learn how to incorporate it into your career change or search. Please create an account before coming to this workshop.
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
Financial Planning covers 6 areas of concentration. Investment Management being one piece of the puzzle. Learn about the Stock and Bond Markets, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Diversification, Passive and Active Management, Retirement vehicle, Tax considerations, and much more in this two part series. This is an advanced course and it is strongly encouraged that you come in with knowledge in basic budgeting and savings tools or have taken other courses such as Stash It and Give Your Self Credit.
Financial Planning covers 6 areas of concentration. Investment Management being one piece of the puzzle. Learn about the Stock and Bond Markets, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Diversification, Passive and Active Management, Retirement vehicle, Tax considerations, and much more in this two part series. This is an advanced course and it is strongly encouraged that you come in with knowledge in basic budgeting and savings tools or have taken other courses such as Stash It and Give Your Self Credit.
Esta clase de nivel inicial presenta las habilidades básicas para usar el programa de Microsoft Windows tales como: el uso del ambiente del escritorio o “Desktop” y el “mouse”, abrir, cambiar de tamaño y cerrar las “ventanas” de los programas de Microsoft Windows. Asimismo, poder crear, copiar, mover, eliminar y recuperar archivos y carpetas de archivos. Usted recibirá una carpeta en donde podrá guardar sus archivos y hojas de papel, un dispositivo de almacenamiento USB (Flash Drive) para guardar sus archivos electrónicos y un Certificado al final del curso.
Month-long program
This is a month-long program focused on building a cohort of women seeking to become leaders in their lives. We focus on finding purpose, identifying strengths, boundaries, holistic well-being, networking, and much more through the 6 total sessions of the program.
When you sign up for the Personal Empowerment series, you are registering for the kickoff session for the month that will take place in-person at Fresh Start. Weekly virtual webinars will then take place the following four Wednesdays and a graduation session will be held in person at Fresh Start at the conclusion of the program. Please read the entirety of this page for details about this month’s PES dates.
Al-Anon es un grupo compuesto de parientes y amigos de personas que sufren de alcoholismo, en el cual comparten sus experiencias, fortaleza y esperanza. Nos reunimos para aprender una mejor forma de vida y encontrar la felicidad ya sea que el alcohólico siga bebiendo o no. Tome un momento para preguntarse: “Se preocupa cuanto bebe otra persona?”
Saber a dónde está yendo su dinero es un primer paso crucial para controlar sus finanzas. Los participantes aprenderán los distintos tipos de gastos, los conceptos básicos del presupuesto, y cómo desarrollar su propio presupuesto personal.
Want to brush up on your interviewing skills? Join us for this interactive mock interview session where you can practice in a safe, non-judgmental space. You’ll receive tips from professionals with years of recruiting and hiring experience. It is helpful to come with an idea of a job you will be interviewing for as it makes the experience more realistic. If you have a job description, bring it too.
Participants will learn how to assess their expenses, budgeting basics and how to build a savings plan and money saving habits. Participants will then be guided through a series of questions designed to assess, plan, and grow their savings. Questions cover such areas as money saving basics, types of savings accounts and retirement.
Community Legal Services is dedicated to providing legal assistance, advice or representation. This 1:1 session will focus on helping with wage claims and other employment matters, as well as assistance with fingerprint clearance, set aside and sealing of criminal records.
Pre-requisite: Windows Level 1. This workshop introduces you to the basic features of Microsoft Word. We take you from creating a document, through formatting text, and into editing tools such as Cut, Copy and Paste and Find and Replace. We also create bulleted and numbered lists and use the Spelling and Grammar Checkers.
Pre-Requisite – Windows Level 1. This beginning level workshop introduces you to the word processing application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools.
Esta serie consta de tres talleres seguidos de un componente de grupo; es necesario asistir a las tres presentaciones para que las participantes puedan formar parte del grupo de apoyo.
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
Pre-requisite: Google Docs Level 1. This workshop builds on the skills taught in the Google Docs Level 1 course, introducing you to more advanced features of Docs.
Gentle touch assists in balancing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It assists in creating a coherent and balanced energy field. It is safe for all ages and works in harmony with standard medical care.
Pre-requisite: Word Level 1. In this workshop you’ll learn to insert dates that automatically update when a document is opened, apply borders to paragraphs and pages, and apply before and after spacing to your paragraphs. We also share how to set tabs and paragraph indents as well as create tables. Lastly, we create headers and footers to create a polished document.
How are emotions affecting your relationships? Discuss your abilities to recognize behaviors, moods, and impulses, and manage them in a positive way in order to communicate effectively, empathize with others, manage stress, overcome challenging situations and defuse conflict. We will focus on skills to cope with your emotions and the emotions of others when there is tension and conflict.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? The Education Team at Fresh Start strives to provide educational opportunities that lead women into a self-sustaining career through a variety of educational programs. If you’re looking to get into the trades, develop your project management skills, or start up your small business, or are interested in exploring other avenues, we’ve got you covered. Join our information session to learn more about the educational opportunities that await you at Fresh Start.
Al-Anon es un grupo compuesto de parientes y amigos de personas que sufren de alcoholismo, en el cual comparten sus experiencias, fortaleza y esperanza. Nos reunimos para aprender una mejor forma de vida y encontrar la felicidad ya sea que el alcohólico siga bebiendo o no. Tome un momento para preguntarse: “Se preocupa cuanto bebe otra persona?”
Discover how to gain control by understanding the key factors of divorce. Learn the critical components of divorce: Asset Division, Child Support & Spousal Maintenance. Gain answers to your questions surrounding the financial aspects of divorce to build confidence during this difficult transition.
This presentation will cover all of the basic information regarding fair housing, as well as offer an easy forum to answer any and all of your housing questions! This class is great for everyone; tenants, housing providers, and advocates.
This beginning level workshop introduces you to the spreadsheet application offered as part of Google’s
suite of productivity tools.
This Domestic Violence (DV) 101 course will discuss how to identify domestic violence which includes who is impacted by DV, what red flags to be aware of, and community resources for victims/survivors. Additionally, we will identify myths that perpetuate violence and cultivate an understanding of the realities of leaving a violent relationship and the impact of DV. You can expect to leave the workshop with a better understanding of Fresh Start offerings for survivors of DV and the community resources available.
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
Pre-requisite: Google Sheets Level 1. This workshop builds on the skills taught in the Google Sheets Level 1 course, introducing you to more advanced features of Sheets.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
New Life Center provides mobile advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Mobile advocates support clients in all stages of the domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking process. Meetings are done in order of arrival. Please plan to arrive at the start time to be placed on the list to meet with an advocate.
Helping Hands for Single Moms is an external organization offering scholarships to single moms in the community. In this session, they will highlight an IT certificate program through Glendale Community College covered by their scholarship. Additionally, they will explain the added benefits awardees have available to them within the Helping Hands community.
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
Whether at work or in our personal relationships, feedback is a major part of our lives. We can shy away from it or find ourselves struggling with what we’re receiving. Together, we’ll discover not only the ways in which we can better receive and give feedback, but also how we can be proactive in communication around feedback. This workshop will support skill building within the health & well-being pillar.
Ready to take what you learned in Part One and deepen your learning? In this course we will provide you with hands-on exercises and techniques to manage your emotions and to make better decisions. It is strongly encouraged that you attend Part One prior to attending Part Two.
Al-Anon es un grupo compuesto de parientes y amigos de personas que sufren de alcoholismo, en el cual comparten sus experiencias, fortaleza y esperanza. Nos reunimos para aprender una mejor forma de vida y encontrar la felicidad ya sea que el alcohólico siga bebiendo o no. Tome un momento para preguntarse: “Se preocupa cuanto bebe otra persona?”
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? The Education Team at Fresh Start strives to provide educational opportunities that lead women into a self-sustaining career through a variety of educational programs. If you’re looking to get into the trades, develop your project management skills, or start up your small business, or are interested in exploring other avenues, we’ve got you covered. Join our information session to learn more about the educational opportunities that await you at Fresh Start.
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
This webinar covers the basics of family court. It discusses different legal documents, common mistakes, and how to handle your own appearance at trial. This is a non-confidential classroom setting, the instructor cannot provide legal advice.
This is an open discussion support group for women coming out of incarceration. Join this safe and confidential space where one can share experiences and challenges with re-entry. Learn how to maintain change by confronting past beliefs and develop new strategies for approaching interactions through the maintenance of positive relationships. Based on the concept and strategies of navigating reentry into the community utilizing evidenced-based practices around Moral Recognition Therapy.
Open to any women who are justice involved.
Pre-requisite: Microsoft Word Levels 1 & 2. This workshop builds on the skills taught in the Microsoft Word Series, introducing you to more advanced features of Word.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
Participants will be guided through a personalized action plan to improve their credit. They will identify their goals and choose strategies to maintain, improve, or establish their credit and credit score.
Emphasis is placed on the financial impact of credit and steps needed to improve your credit score.
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
Los participantes serán guiados a través de un plan personalizado de acción para mejorar su crédito. Identificarán sus metas y elegirán estrategias para mantener, mejorar, o establecer su crédito y calificación de crédito. Se hace hincapié en el impacto financiero del crédito y los pasos necesarios para mejorar su calificación de crédito.
Participants will be guided through a personalized action plan to improve their credit. They will identify their goals and choose strategies to maintain, improve, or establish their credit and credit score.
Emphasis is placed on the financial impact of credit and steps needed to improve your credit score.
Los participantes serán guiados a través de un plan personalizado de acción para mejorar su crédito. Identificarán sus metas y elegirán estrategias para mantener, mejorar, o establecer su crédito y calificación de crédito. Se hace hincapié en el impacto financiero del crédito y los pasos necesarios para mejorar su calificación de crédito.
The Holiday’s are often full of yummy food that is not so great for our health. In this workshop participants will learn ways to indulge and enjoy their holiday favorites while still holding their health as a priority.
Meet one-on-one with a health coach to access additional resources and discuss and create a plan around your health and wellness goals.
Pre-Requisite: None. This beginner-level workshop gives an easy to understand introduction to coding and technology. No experience necessary.
Al-Anon es un grupo compuesto de parientes y amigos de personas que sufren de alcoholismo, en el cual comparten sus experiencias, fortaleza y esperanza. Nos reunimos para aprender una mejor forma de vida y encontrar la felicidad ya sea que el alcohólico siga bebiendo o no. Tome un momento para preguntarse: “Se preocupa cuanto bebe otra persona?”
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
This entry-level workshop is a prerequisite for all computer classes. It introduces you to the Windows Operating System. You’ll learn about the different components of the desktop, how to open, resize, move and close individual windows. You’ll also be introduced to the File Explorer where we create folders, move and copy folders to a thumb drive, and delete, restore, and then permanently delete files and folders.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
During this interactive webinar, an experienced professional will review your resume in real time, offering suggestions to improve its appearance and effectiveness. Please note, all resumes will be reviewed on screen, but this is a no-judgement zone. To participate, send your resume to [email protected] at least one day prior to the workshop. If you do not yet have a resume, please take our Writing a Winning Resume and Cover letter self-paced course first.
This series introduces you to the slideshow application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. Get started learning the basics!
Month-long program
This is a month-long program focused on building a cohort of women seeking to become leaders in their lives. We focus on finding purpose, identifying strengths, boundaries, holistic well-being, networking, and much more through the 6 total sessions of the program.
When you sign up for the Personal Empowerment series, you are registering for the kickoff session for the month that will take place in-person at Fresh Start. Weekly virtual webinars will then take place the following four Wednesdays and a graduation session will be held in person at Fresh Start at the conclusion of the program. Please read the entirety of this page for details about this month’s PES dates.
Al-Anon es un grupo compuesto de parientes y amigos de personas que sufren de alcoholismo, en el cual comparten sus experiencias, fortaleza y esperanza. Nos reunimos para aprender una mejor forma de vida y encontrar la felicidad ya sea que el alcohólico siga bebiendo o no. Tome un momento para preguntarse: “Se preocupa cuanto bebe otra persona?”
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? The Education Team at Fresh Start strives to provide educational opportunities that lead women into a self-sustaining career through a variety of educational programs. If you’re looking to get into the trades, develop your project management skills, or start up your small business, or are interested in exploring other avenues, we’ve got you covered. Join our information session to learn more about the educational opportunities that await you at Fresh Start.
A Family Law & Victims’ Attorney, will present an overview of the Arizona laws and rules that govern Family Law and provide helpful tips for representing yourself in Family Court—from filing your Petition or Response through successfully representing yourself in trial. They’ll also share useful resources and address questions from webinar participants at the end of the presentation. This is a non-confidential classroom setting, and the instructors cannot provide legal advice.
Want to brush up on your interviewing skills? Join us for this interactive mock interview session where you can practice in a safe, non-judgmental space. You’ll receive tips from professionals with years of recruiting and hiring experience. It is helpful to come with an idea of a job you will be interviewing for as it makes the experience more realistic. If you have a job description, bring it too.
This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. We begin by creating a presentation and assigning a design theme. We follow that up with manually formatting the text, inserting new slides and manipulating text and slides using Cut, Copy and Paste. We then cover Find & Replace and the Spell Check feature before running our Slideshow.
Saber a dónde está yendo su dinero es un primer paso crucial para controlar sus finanzas. Los participantes aprenderán los distintos tipos de gastos, los conceptos básicos del presupuesto, y cómo desarrollar su propio presupuesto personal.
This series introduces you to the slideshow application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Level 1 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features.
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
Participants will learn how to assess their expenses, budgeting basics and how to build a savings plan and money saving habits. Participants will then be guided through a series of questions designed to assess, plan, and grow their savings. Questions cover such areas as money saving basics, types of savings accounts and retirement.
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
Durante este tiempo, brindaremos información sobre todos los maravillosos servicios que Fresh Start ofrece en español. Nos conectaremos individualmente para proporcionar los recursos más apropiados en Fresh Start y la comunidad. Te invitamos a conocer nuestros servicios y conectarte con otras mujeres empoderadas.
Gentle touch assists in balancing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It assists in creating a coherent and balanced energy field. It is safe for all ages and works in harmony with standard medical care.
Pre-requisite: PowerPoint Level 1. This workshop builds on the information shared in our Level 1 workshop. In this workshop we’ll work in different views, insert and format pictures and shapes and learn to animate and automate our slideshows.
Esta serie le presenta las características y funciones de Microsoft Excel.
Al-Anon es un grupo compuesto de parientes y amigos de personas que sufren de alcoholismo, en el cual comparten sus experiencias, fortaleza y esperanza. Nos reunimos para aprender una mejor forma de vida y encontrar la felicidad ya sea que el alcohólico siga bebiendo o no. Tome un momento para preguntarse: “Se preocupa cuanto bebe otra persona?”
This beginning level workshop introduces you to the word processing application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools.
This full-day program is intended to give you a well-rounded look into you, your career aspirations, and what it takes to reach those aspirations. We will help you define your personal mission statement and present workshops focused on career exploration and goal setting. We’ll also do a lot of hands-on activities, including behavioral and aptitude assessments and labor market research to help you identify careers that are a good match for your interests, natural abilities, and goals.
Community Legal Services is dedicated to providing legal assistance, advice or representation. This 1:1 session will focus on helping with wage claims and other employment matters, as well as assistance with fingerprint clearance, set aside and sealing of criminal records.
This series introduces you to the word processing application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Level 1 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features.
Esta serie consta de tres talleres seguidos de un componente de grupo; es necesario asistir a las tres presentaciones para que las participantes puedan formar parte del grupo de apoyo.
This workshop will focus on ways to add movement into your day to day life and explore all the ways exercise can fit into your life no matter your fitness level.
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Levels 1 & 2 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous classes.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
New Life Center provides mobile advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Mobile advocates support clients in all stages of the domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking process. Meetings are done in order of arrival. Please plan to arrive at the start time to be placed on the list to meet with an advocate.
In this 5 Cs of Credit for Small Business course, we will explore the five characteristics lenders use to assess the overall creditworthiness of potential borrowers: Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Condition. We will explain each of the 5 Cs in detail, including:
The definition of each characteristic
The importance of this characteristic in the credit application process
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
Esta serie le presenta las características y funciones de Microsoft Excel.
The holidays are often difficult for grieving families. Be gentle with yourself—and develop strategies for moving through a challenging season.
Al-Anon es un grupo compuesto de parientes y amigos de personas que sufren de alcoholismo, en el cual comparten sus experiencias, fortaleza y esperanza. Nos reunimos para aprender una mejor forma de vida y encontrar la felicidad ya sea que el alcohólico siga bebiendo o no. Tome un momento para preguntarse: “Se preocupa cuanto bebe otra persona?”
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? The Education Team at Fresh Start strives to provide educational opportunities that lead women into a self-sustaining career through a variety of educational programs. If you’re looking to get into the trades, develop your project management skills, or start up your small business, or are interested in exploring other avenues, we’ve got you covered. Join our information session to learn more about the educational opportunities that await you at Fresh Start.
This series introduces you to the word processing application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Levels 1 & 2 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous classes.
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
Esta clase de nivel inicial presenta las habilidades básicas para usar el programa de Microsoft Windows tales como: el uso del ambiente del escritorio o “Desktop” y el “mouse”, abrir, cambiar de tamaño y cerrar las “ventanas” de los programas de Microsoft Windows. Asimismo, poder crear, copiar, mover, eliminar y recuperar archivos y carpetas de archivos. Usted recibirá una carpeta en donde podrá guardar sus archivos y hojas de papel, un dispositivo de almacenamiento USB (Flash Drive) para guardar sus archivos electrónicos y un Certificado al final del curso.
Los límites son una frontera entre nosotros y otras personas, esto nos permite honrar nuestros sentimientos, deseos y necesidades. Pero, ¿qué pasa si creciste en una familia que no te enseñó sobre tus derechos a confiar en ti mismo? Aprendamos juntas a delinear nuestros límites.
Come join this enlightening workshop based upon Brene’ Brown’s research into the essence of shame. Today’s topic will focus on how we deal with shame, identifying its root cause, learn the aspect of critical awareness, and how research has shown that by connecting with others, we can manifest and constructively deal with this emotion
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
This Domestic Violence (DV) 101 course will discuss how to identify domestic violence which includes who is impacted by DV, what red flags to be aware of, and community resources for victims/survivors. Additionally, we will identify myths that perpetuate violence and cultivate an understanding of the realities of leaving a violent relationship and the impact of DV. You can expect to leave the workshop with a better understanding of Fresh Start offerings for survivors of DV and the community resources available.
This is an open discussion support group for women coming out of incarceration. Join this safe and confidential space where one can share experiences and challenges with re-entry. Learn how to maintain change by confronting past beliefs and develop new strategies for approaching interactions through the maintenance of positive relationships. Based on the concept and strategies of navigating reentry into the community utilizing evidenced-based practices around Moral Recognition Therapy.
Open to any women who are justice involved.
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
Experience gentle stretching with coordinated breathing, and breathing with coordinated meditation. Learn to create a stronger mind/body connection, reduce stress, increase focus, and re-balance! A focus and practice on movements such as brain wave vibration and Ki-Gong.
In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn how the power of networking can positively build your career. Topics that will be covered include how to create an effective introduction; the benefits of networking and basic do’s and don’ts; how to overcome nervousness; an easy way to maintain your connections; and the benefits of power partners.
Month-long program
This is a month-long program focused on building a cohort of women seeking to become leaders in their lives. We focus on finding purpose, identifying strengths, boundaries, holistic well-being, networking, and much more through the 6 total sessions of the program.
When you sign up for the Personal Empowerment series, you are registering for the kickoff session for the month that will take place in-person at Fresh Start. Weekly virtual webinars will then take place the following four Wednesdays and a graduation session will be held in person at Fresh Start at the conclusion of the program. Please read the entirety of this page for details about this month’s PES dates.
Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. This workshop builds on the skills taught in the Microsoft Windows Level 1 class, introducing you to more advanced features of Windows, including customizing the Start Menu and Task Bar, personalizing your desktop, customizing the File Explorer and performing Windows updates. Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Please bring the thumb-drive you received in Beginning Windows to class.
Al-Anon es un grupo compuesto de parientes y amigos de personas que sufren de alcoholismo, en el cual comparten sus experiencias, fortaleza y esperanza. Nos reunimos para aprender una mejor forma de vida y encontrar la felicidad ya sea que el alcohólico siga bebiendo o no. Tome un momento para preguntarse: “Se preocupa cuanto bebe otra persona?”
This series introduces you to the slideshow application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. Get started learning the basics!
During this interactive webinar, an experienced professional will review your resume in real time, offering suggestions to improve its appearance and effectiveness. Please note, all resumes will be reviewed on screen, but this is a no-judgement zone. To participate, send your resume to [email protected] at least one day prior to the workshop. If you do not yet have a resume, please take our Writing a Winning Resume and Cover letter self-paced course first.
Pre-requisite: Microsoft Word Level 3. This workshop continues to build on the skills taught in previous Word classes, introducing you to columns, outline numbering, generating Tables of Contents, adding footnotes, and working with multiple headers and footers.
his series introduces you to the spreadsheet application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. Get started learning the basics!
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
Mental wellness is a key component of our overall wellbeing. Everyone experiences mental health just as we do physical health and this workshop is designed to bring awareness to the positives, challenges, and perhaps unknowns of how our mental health impacts our lives. In this workshop, we will specifically highlight the importance of our emotions, impact of our thoughts, the effects of chronic stress, and how to take ownership of your healing journey.
This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft Excel. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. From creating a workbook and entering data to formatting your spreadsheet and using formulas and AutoSum, you will see how this powerful tool can help you both professionally and personally of productivity tools.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? The Education Team at Fresh Start strives to provide educational opportunities that lead women into a self-sustaining career through a variety of educational programs. If you’re looking to get into the trades, develop your project management skills, or start up your small business, or are interested in exploring other avenues, we’ve got you covered. Join our information session to learn more about the educational opportunities that await you at Fresh Start.
Level 1 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features. You’ll learn about the Average, Min and Max Functions, as well as building and formatting charts. We also go over page formatting features including headers/footers, page breaks and print titles.
Participants will learn how to assess their expenses, budgeting basics and how to build a savings plan and money saving habits. Participants will then be guided through a series of questions designed to assess, plan, and grow their savings. Questions cover such areas as money saving basics, types of savings accounts and retirement.
Want to brush up on your interviewing skills? Join us for this interactive mock interview session where you can practice in a safe, non-judgmental space. You’ll receive tips from professionals with years of recruiting and hiring experience. It is helpful to come with an idea of a job you will be interviewing for as it makes the experience more realistic. If you have a job description, bring it too.
Saber a dónde está yendo su dinero es un primer paso crucial para controlar sus finanzas. Los participantes aprenderán los distintos tipos de gastos, los conceptos básicos del presupuesto, y cómo desarrollar su propio presupuesto personal.
Meet one-on-one with a health coach to access additional resources and discuss and create a plan around your health and wellness goals.
This series introduces you to the slideshow application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Level 1 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features.
Al-Anon es un grupo compuesto de parientes y amigos de personas que sufren de alcoholismo, en el cual comparten sus experiencias, fortaleza y esperanza. Nos reunimos para aprender una mejor forma de vida y encontrar la felicidad ya sea que el alcohólico siga bebiendo o no. Tome un momento para preguntarse: “Se preocupa cuanto bebe otra persona?”
This is an introductory course on how to detect and protect yourself from common cyber threats (such as phishing) via your home computer, your mobile device, and your personal network (wifi). Learn interesting facts, tips and tricks, and how to further your education in cyber security. No prior technical or security skills needed.
This series introduces you to the spreadsheet application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Level 1 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features.
In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn how the power of networking can positively build your career. Topics that will be covered include how to create an effective introduction; the benefits of networking and basic do’s and don’ts; how to overcome nervousness; an easy way to maintain your connections; and the benefits of power partners.
Community Legal Services is dedicated to providing legal assistance, advice or representation. This 1:1 session will focus on helping with wage claims and other employment matters, as well as assistance with fingerprint clearance, set aside and sealing of criminal records.
This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft Excel.
Level 1 & 2 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features.
Esta serie consta de tres talleres seguidos de un componente de grupo; es necesario asistir a las tres presentaciones para que las participantes puedan formar parte del grupo de apoyo.
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
¿Qué significa trabajar virtualmente? En este seminario web, hablaremos sobre las videoconferencias, la colaboración y el intercambio de archivos, así como también la etiqueta en línea y cómo encontrarnos bien en las reuniones de video y las entrevistas de video de trabajo.
Gentle touch assists in balancing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It assists in creating a coherent and balanced energy field. It is safe for all ages and works in harmony with standard medical care.
This series introduces you to the slideshow application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Levels 1 & 2 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous classes.
What does it mean to work virtually? In this webinar, we’ll talk about video conferencing, collaboration, and file sharing as well as online etiquette and how to come across well in video meetings and video job interviews.
This series introduces you to the spreadsheet application offered as part of Google’s suite of productivity tools. Levels 1 & 2 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous classes.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? The Education Team at Fresh Start strives to provide educational opportunities that lead women into a self-sustaining career through a variety of educational programs. If you’re looking to get into the trades, develop your project management skills, or start up your small business, or are interested in exploring other avenues, we’ve got you covered. Join our information session to learn more about the educational opportunities that await you at Fresh Start.
This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft Excel.
Level 1, 2 & 3 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous classes, including Pivot Tables, VLookup and CountIf, Custom Lists, and more.
Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la víctima y sus hijos, incluyendo cómo crear relaciones de confianza y cariño, y cómo cultivar el crecimiento personal. JFCS requiere el uso de máscaras durante el grupo. Fresh Start tendrá máscaras en el lugar si es necesario.
CODA is a fellowship with its only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery/learning to love the self; while becoming increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors (newcomers are invited at 15 minutes early to ask questions and get information about CoDA).
New Life Center provides mobile advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Mobile advocates support clients in all stages of the domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking process. Meetings are done in order of arrival. Please plan to arrive at the start time to be placed on the list to meet with an advocate.
Community Legal Services is dedicated to providing legal assistance, advice or representation. This 1:1 session will focus on helping with wage claims and other employment matters, as well as assistance with fingerprint clearance, set aside and sealing of criminal records.
Community Legal Services is dedicated to providing legal assistance, advice or representation. This 1:1 session will focus on helping with wage claims and other employment matters, as well as assistance with fingerprint clearance, set aside and sealing of criminal records.
Community Legal Services is dedicated to providing legal assistance, advice or representation. This 1:1 session will focus on helping with wage claims and other employment matters, as well as assistance with fingerprint clearance, set aside and sealing of criminal records.
Community Legal Services is dedicated to providing legal assistance, advice or representation. This 1:1 session will focus on helping with wage claims and other employment matters, as well as assistance with fingerprint clearance, set aside and sealing of criminal records.
Community Legal Services is dedicated to providing legal assistance, advice or representation. This 1:1 session will focus on helping with wage claims and other employment matters, as well as assistance with fingerprint clearance, set aside and sealing of criminal records.
Community Legal Services is dedicated to providing legal assistance, advice or representation. This 1:1 session will focus on helping with wage claims and other employment matters, as well as assistance with fingerprint clearance, set aside and sealing of criminal records.
Online & self-paced: begin anytime
This entry-level workshop introduces you to the Windows Operating System. You’ll learn about the different components of the desktop, how to open, resize, move and close individual windows. You’ll also be introduced to the File Explorer where we create folders, move and copy folders to a thumb drive, and delete, restore, and then permanently delete files and folders
Online & self-paced – begin anytime
This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft Excel. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. From creating a workbook and entering data to formatting your spreadsheet and using formulas and AutoSum, you will see how this powerful tool can help you both professionally and personally of productivity tools.
Online & self-paced: begin anytime
In this course, you’ll learn how to put your best foot forward in a job interview. We’ll cover some common interview questions and talk about dressing for the job you want, body language, and tone of voice. We’ll also go over the importance of listening and the power of appreciation.
Online & self-paced: begin anytime
Level 1 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features. You’ll learn about the Average, Min and Max Functions, as well as building and formatting charts. We also go over page formatting features including headers/footers, page breaks and print titles.
Online & self-paced: begin anytime
This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft PowerPoint. Level 1 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features. In this class we’ll work in different views, insert and format pictures and shapes and learn to animate and automate our slideshows.
Online & self-paced
This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft Word. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Windows Level 1. We take you from creating a document, through formatting text, and into editing tools such as Cut, Copy and Paste and Find and Replace. We also create bulleted and numbered lists and use the Spelling and Grammar Checkers.
Online & self-paced – begin anytime
This series introduces you to the features and functions of Microsoft Word.
Level 1 required. You’ll learn to insert dates that automatically update when a document is opened, apply borders to paragraphs and pages, and apply before and after spacing to your paragraphs. We also share how to set tabs and paragraph indents as well as create tables. Lastly, we create headers and footers to create a polished document.
Online & self-paced
Looking for a job? Learn how to effectively and safely search for jobs that you qualify for using PipelineAZ and other job search engines. You’ll also learn to identify your KSA&EEs so both you and potential employers know what you bring to the table.
Online & self-paced
This workshop will help you obtain critical skills for professional settings and will aid you in preparing to test for the Arizona Career Readiness Credential (ACRC)
Online & self-paced
Learn how to market yourself through a well-written resume and cover letter. We’ll go over the do’s and don’ts of writing a resume, writing an effective summary of qualifications, the importance of action words, and tips for submitting your resume and cover letter electronically.