Workshops
Fresh Start offerings are available to any woman over the age of 18.
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These virtual one-on-one, 15-minute sessions will help us learn more about where you’re at and how we can help.
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Learn more with “First Steps,” our online Fresh Start orientation →
Welcome to our Fresh Start community! We’re here to support you on the journey to your best self.
Learn more with our Fresh Start orientation
“First Steps” is our Fresh Start orientation course. Available online and in-person, First Steps will help you identify your needs and provide details on the offerings we have to help.
You can view all workshops by scrolling or to view by Pillar, please select the pillar category first. Enjoy exploring and we look forward to welcoming you in a workshop soon!
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 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.
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 learn smart spending strategies, how to save on the big budget spending categories, how to spend smart and still have fun, and when it’s smart to pay more. Participants will also learn the principles of saving, various types of savings needed, methods for increasing available money to save and techniques for developing the saving habit.
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.
Want to brush up on your interviewing skills? Come to 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 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.
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.
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.
¿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.
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?”
Looking to change your career, but not sure the direction you’re heading? Join us for a journey through Career Exploration. What do I love to do? What am I good at? What pays well? This workshop introduces you to a variety of assessments and tools you can use to find the answers to these questions.
¿Sabía usted que Google es más que sólo una de herramienta de búsqueda del Internet? Obtenga más información acerca de la potente herramienta de búsqueda de Internet de Google, así como de todas las aplicaciones de Google, como el correo electrónico, los mapas, la creación de documentos, las hojas de cálculo y las presentaciones de diapositivas, blogs y edición de imágenes.
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 Excel.
Level 1 & 2 required. Build on the skills you learned in the previous class along with advanced features.
Interested in starting your own business? Join this webinar information session to find out how you can earn a certificate of completion (CCL) in Small Business Start-Up from Paradise Valley Community College. You will learn details about the overall program, pre-requisites, and how to apply.
New Life Center provides mobile advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Co-dependent Anonymous (CoDA) is a support group focused on developing healthy and loving relationships. CoDA gathers biweekly to support and share lessons learned on the journey to self-discovery and learning to love one’s self—all while becoming increasingly honest with about our personal histories and own codependent behaviors.
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.
Helping your kids and family members make healthier choices can be tricky. This workshop will guide you through easy steps to get your family to enjoy more nutritious meals and more movement in their day.
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.
Meet one-on-one with a certified Health Coach for a 30-minute session to discuss your health and wellness goals and gain resources, education, and support specific to your health-related behavior change needs.
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 interested in starting your own business but you don’t know where to begin? Join us for an introduction to this unique online business skills training and certification course available for free!
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.
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 support group. Join this safe and confidential space to discuss those matters surrounding reintegration into the community. Learn how to navigate day to day challenges, how to have a conversation about your charge, work on rebuilding and establishing healthy relationships, and find support amongst others like you. Based upon the concepts and strategies of Moral Recognition Therapy, an evidenced based program for those coming out of incarceration.
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.
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.
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
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. 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.
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 – 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: begin anytime
¿Confundida por las finanzas? Insegura en cómo mejorar su futuro financiero o por dónde empezar? Nuestra especialista en finanzas puede ayudarle a eliminar el misterio y los mitos de las finanzas. Ella le guiará a través del proceso de identificar sus objetivos financieros y con la creación de un plan de acción para alcanzarlos.
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
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