If you would like to learn critical life skills to help you be more
successful at work and in life, NEK-CAP, Inc. is offering a fun, fresh
approach at a new class starting May 13th.

Tackling the Tough Skills classes, will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday,
beginning May 13th thru May 29th, at the NEK-CAP Administrative Office, 1260
220th Street in Hiawatha from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Attendance at all sessions
will be required to receive completion certificate. The program will use a
proven life skills curriculum from University of Missouri Extension called
Tackling the Tough Skills(tm): A Curriculum Building Skills for Work and
Life.

Participants will learn and hone critical life skills related to attitude,
responsibility, communication, problem solving, preparing for the workplace,
anger management, conflict resolution, critical thinking, self-esteem,
teamwork, and dealing with stress.

Many people take for granted such skills as communicating effectively,
taking responsibility, and handling anger appropriately, but lacking these
critical life skills can seriously impact a person's ability to get along
with others at home and at work.

The Tackling the Tough Skills(tm) curriculum has impacted adults and teens
around the world since being published in 2000. The curriculum teaches what
many call "soft skills," but which are essential skills if a person doesn't
have them.

Individuals from various backgrounds have participated in Tackling the Tough
Skills training programs offered by such organizations as community
agencies, educational institutions and corporations.

The classes will be facilitated by Barb Holland, Holly Gantt and Shelby
Howard, Family Development Advocates.  Seating is limited and pre-enrollment
is needed in order to ensure that adequate enrollment exists to hold the
scheduled session.  If the workshop should be full, we will attempt to
contact you as to the next available workshop session.  If inadequate
pre-enrollments are received, the workshop will be cancelled for that
location.  No child care will be available. For more information or to
pre-register by May 7th, contact Barb or Holly at 785-742-2222,
bholland@nekcap.org<mailto:bholland@nekcap.org> or
hgantt@nekcap.org<mailto:hgantt@nekcap.org> or Shelby at 785-486-2965 or
showard@nekcap.org<mailto:showard@nekcap.org>.