Phase I:
SWEAT provides 50 hours of “Class Room Training”, which include Employment Training Workshops and Life Skills Workshops. Some areas of focus include communication skills, hygiene, goal setting, conflict resolution, mock interviews, budgeting, alcohol and substance abuse awareness, media literacy and independent living skills. Upon completion of the “Class Room Training” component, students are paid for their participation and receive a completion certificate.

Phase II:
Students must graduate successfully from Phase I in order to continue on to Phase II. Two options are available in Phase II. The first option is if a SWEAT Class Room Training graduate obtains his/her GED, and enrolls in any secondary education institution, he/she is eligible for a small scholarship. If this is not a viable option at the time, a successful SWEAT graduate can enroll in Work Experience. In Work Experience, we place a SWEAT graduate at a small business or non-profit organization for 50 hours of on-the-job training. This is at no cost to the employer, and the SWEAT graduate is compensated by the SWEAT program at the minimum wage hourly rate for 50 hours.

Participants work one-on-one with the program director to ensure personal and professional success.

Information Request: To obtain additional information on the SWEAT Program, or to include your business in the Work Experience element of SWEAT, please email info@serdenm.org with ATTN:SWEAT in the subject line. Thank you!

SWEAT Employer Survey

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey!

This survey will help us identify:

• Skills or abilities employers look for in new hires (entry-level positions)
• Issues employers face with the current workforce
• How to adapt our training to improve our students' employability

Are you interested in hosting one or more SWEAT graduates at your business for on-the-job training? Please enter your contact information below.

What are the 3 most important qualities you look for in new employees?

Being on time		Quick Learner
Appearance		Previous experience
Certain level of education		Enthusiasm
Other(Please explain)
What skills are easy to train new employees? What skills are difficult to train new employees? What would you like job seekers to know about your company that may impact their decision to apply?