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Bridges Out of Poverty workshop coming to Huntington in NovemberGood

Bridges Out of Poverty is a model for economic and social change and stability. It helps education, social, health and legal professionals redesign programs to better serve clientele, build skill sets for management to help guide employees and increase the likelihood of moving from welfare to work. Purdue Extension Huntington County and Bowen Center are bringing this two-day workshop to Huntington on Nov. 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Day 1 gives participants key lessons in dealing with individuals from poverty. Participants will learn how to use models to communicate effectively, and to assist clients from poverty to retain information. Bridges reaches out to providers and businesses whose daily work connects them with the lives of people in poverty. If one’s business, agency or organization works with people living in poverty, only a deeper understanding of their challenges and strengths will help one partner with them to create opportunities for success.

Day 2 is for individuals who have completed Day 1. Included in this workshop is information regarding resources, creating relationships, mediation, stages of change and motivation and much more. Anyone who works in any capacity with individuals living in poverty or has an interest in helping others will learn skills and techniques to use by participating in this workshop.

Registration deadline for this training is Oct. 23. Training costs for both days includes a book and all training materials. Those working or volunteering for a non-profit that serves Huntington County are eligible for a discount.

Questions can be answered by calling or emailing Purdue Extension Huntington County at 358-4826 or gray110@purdue.edu. Register online at bit.ly/291HpiT.