Department of Corrections - Incentive Training

This Spanish workshop will introduce participants to basic conversational skills through immersive, interactive, and culturally relevant practice. Participants will gain confidence using essential Spanish expressions and simple grammar structures in everyday communication.

At the beginner level, we focus on introductory vocabulary and structures, letting participants become familiar with pronunciation by exploring the alphabet and basic numbers to build a strong foundation in vocabulary, practical phrases, and common expressions.

Field specific terminology will be introduced to assist Correctional Officers with basic Spanish communication in the workplace.

This 24-hour class will cover the science of Psychology and Workplace Psychology, which is the study of human behavior in the workplace. Applications of psychological theories and principles to organizations and individuals in the workplace will also be studied. Students will develop interpersonal skills needed to interact with coworkers, supervisors, and individuals in the work environment. Topics include organizational change, teamwork, communication, stress in the workplace, ethical behavior, time management, diversity, cross cultural understanding and other on the job-related issues.

This 24-hour class draws upon a variety of researched-based theories and applications related to the study of leadership. Theoretical paradigms of motivation are discussed and applied to communication styles, decision making, risk-taking, team building, conflict resolution, negotiation, diversity, and inclusion. Leadership traits, leadership styles and roles are examined in the context of ethics, power, and social responsibility.

In this 24-hour class, discussion of insights and ideas from all participants is encouraged. Sociology is the study of groups and group interactions. The term culture refers to the group’s shared practices, values, and beliefs. Sociology and Culture focuses on a group’s way of life, from routine, everyday interactions to the most important parts of group members’ lives. It includes a study of human social behavior, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life It includes everything produced by a society.

In this 24-hour class, the patterns of emotion, cognition, and behavior that may be signs of distress or impairment of mental health conditions will be studied. Behavior, emotion, or thinking that may create problems in a person's life or is disruptive to self or other people, may be termed as "abnormal" behavior. If so, the behavior may require some type of psychological diagnosis and mental health intervention.

In this 24-hour class, participants will learn effective communication skills in both writing and speaking. Conciseness, tone, and correct grammar will be the focus in emails, reports, letters, and memos. Recent changes in writing, driven by technology and social media, will also be addressed. In the final sessions, verbal communication skills will be taught, including listening, clear speaking, body language, credibility, and professionalism.

This 24-hour class will draw upon current and earlier research in the areas of psychology, sociology, political science, and philosophy on how to improve our work life balance by better understanding ourselves, co-workers, our family, and friends. Students will improve their self- knowledge, stress management, conflict resolution skills, and ability to help better define their future selves and roles in the workplace and society.