Event Details

Using Your Senses to Evaluate Training

A South Texas SHRM Seminar For HR and Business Professionals

March 3^rd, 2011   2:00-4:00 pm

Sky Restaurant - Victoria Regional Airport

Increase individual and organizational effectiveness …

• Implement employee-training programs for current / future needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate performance.
• Select/implement/evaluate/flexible work arrangements, diversity initiatives.

Program Overview

In a therapeutic environment, participants learn the basic work habits that are necessary in finding and keeping a job, such as the importance of reporting to a job site on time and wearing appropriate clothing. Social skills such as working as part of a team, demonstrating respect for others and having enthusiasm for a job, are also taught in the program. Success is achieved by providing participants individualized attention and offering clients an opportunity to work in a variety of areas including horticulture, kitchen crafts, seasonal craft production, janitorial services, and packaging and assembly. Two very popular vocational programs are the Devereux Gardens and the Devereux Bakery.

Devereux Gardens is a professional nursery that is open to the public and offers hundreds of varieties of specialized and unusual plants, including: exotic tropical plants, hibiscus, woody perennials, annuals, seasonal plants, caladiums, Texas natives, gorgeous hanging baskets and much more. In addition, a wide selection of fertilizers, mulch and quality potting soil are also available. Participants in this program learn all aspects of plant care and how to interact appropriately with retail customers.

Devereux Bakery provides participants the opportunity to learn the many aspects of food service and retail sales. In addition to producing a variety of cookies and their renowned buttermilk brownies for retail sale, Devereux Bakery also caters special luncheons and fills special orders for baked goods. Clients in this program learn proper food handling, as well as the importance of meeting deadlines, consistently creating a quality product and customer satisfaction.

Devereux Gardens Floral Gift Shops :located in the cities of Victoria and Goliad, each location sells an array of unique floral designs, gift baskets, fresh fruit smoothies and frappe drinks and a wonderful collection of specialty gifts. The shops give Devereux clients the opportunity to work within a community retail setting in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Presenter:

Sandra Neely is the Development Officer for Devereux Texas-Victoria. She has more than 20 years of experience developing and promoting training programs for non-profit organizations. Her international experience provides an in- depth global perspective that can be used right in our own "backyard".

Sandra incorporates heartwarming stories to illustrate real- life examples of success under the most extreme behavioral situations. Her seasoned expertise is evident as she takes command of her audience with a direct yet personal   approach to a sensitive topic.