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Fresh Start Program

Fresh Start is a 3-week daytime course with the aim to teach participants how to enhance their lives by building self-esteem, managing stress, establishing goals, and exploring career opportunities. The Fresh Start course will also provide participants with the proper skills and tools to effectively write a resume, apply and interview for jobs, and research additional educational opportunities to prepare for a new beginning. Various seminars and workshops are also available to Fresh Start participants including topics addressing financial and stress management.

           2012 Spring Schedude (Schedule is subject to change.)

           Classes meet Monday through Friday.

         January 9 - January 30

         February 13 - March 2

         March 26 - April 13

         April 23 - May 11

Call the campus nearest you to register:  

• Daytona Beach  (386) 506-3610.....................Class time:   9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m
• Deltona  (386) 789-7320...............................Class time:   9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• Flagler/Palm Coast (386) 246-4871..................Class time: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Who Is Eligible?  The Fresh Start Program serves individuals who

• Work in the home, providing unpaid household services for family members
• Are not adequately employed
• Have difficulty securing adequate employment
• Dependent upon and not supported by the income of a family member or have been dependent on federal assistance
• Obtained referrals from community service agencies
• 35 years or older

Participants in the Fresh Start Program will

• Explore career and educational options
• Learn healthy coping skills
• Develop personal awareness
• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Master the art of finding, obtaining, and keeping a job
• Develop financial awareness and personal planning

Offered on an as-needed basis is a 30 hour evening class called WAND (Women Achieving New Directions) to help individuals find career focus. Dates will be posted above when scheduled.

The Fresh Start Program is funded through a grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and supported by Daytona State College.

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Daytona State College 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 (386)506-3000

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