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New Choices/New Options 637 Philadelphia Street, Suite 309 Indiana, PA 15701 724-357-4738 local 800-830-3248 toll-free 724-357-5536 fax Lisa Brochetti Director/Grant Coordinator liza@iup.edu Brenda Faulcon Counselor bfaulcon@iup.edu Karen Mathe Secretary K.L.Mathe@iup.edu Office Hours: 8:00-noon, 1:00-4:00 Monday through Friday EST/DST		Personal Development & Job Search Strategies Unemployed or seeking a career change? Free Career & Personal Development Training - Career Assessments & Job Search Skills - Communication & Goal-Setting Skills - Financial & Stress Management Skills - Basic Computer Instruction Program Participants: - Individuals seeking a career change - Single parents/displaced homemakers - Unemployed/underemployed, or low income individuals



MISSION: To assist single parents, displaced homemakers, and individuals in transition in achieving economic self-sufficiency.		VISION: To empower individuals in transition to participate fully in planning and achieving their career, educational, and personal goals. This program provides an environment that preserves dignity, respects diversity, and supports personal choice.

Life is full of changes. New Choices/New Options is your key to the future.

"Without this class, I would never have gotten to the level of self-confidence I now have. I know that I can improve my skills and apply for employment that I never thought possible.”
~ Janice

“Before this class, I totally botched an interview by not saying the right things. Now, I have learned the right responses to interview questions. I can also write an effective cover letter and have a great resume.”
~ Kathie

“I now have a vision of who I want to be – not just in the future, but right now. This class gave me the tools and skills to achieve my goals in both my professional and personal life.”
~ Christina

The IUP New Choices/New Options program offers career counseling, job search assistance, and funding for continued education to single parents/displaced homemakers (low income, unemployed or underemployed individuals), and those exploring non-traditional occupations. Services are offered through eight 60+ hour workshops. For clients who have completed the core program, continued service is provided in creating resumes, cover letters, and ongoing support services. Funds are also provided for career and technical tuition assistance, child care support, and transportation. The New Options program also serves middle school/secondary school students with career counseling. New Choices/New Options is funded by grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Indiana County Human Services Development Fund, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). New Choices/New Options works closely with Pennsylvania CareerLink in Armstrong and Indiana Counties, The Indiana County Workshop (ICW), The Indiana County Community Action Program (ICCAP), The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), The Indiana County Guidance Center, and The Indiana County Assistance Office.

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