Workshops

Most workshops are held at the DAP building (1311 W. Olive Street, Bloomington). Click on the “Register” link after the workshop description to sign up. Each workshop is limited to a small group of students depending on the activities planned within the space allotted, as noted. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 24 hours in advance by calling or texting the DAP office at 309-287-5109.

Million Meal Pack Event at Grossinger Arena Downtown Bloomington
Saturday, September 20
10 a.m. – Noon
Sign Up for the 10:15 – 12:00 General Meal Packer

8 Dimensions of Wellness
Saturday, September 27
10 a.m. – Noon
Instructor: Sara Attig (U of I Extension)

Register

Forklift Training at Heartland Community College (limited to 10 students) NOW CLOSED
Saturday, October 11
8 a.m. – Noon
Instructor: Sheryl Debose (Debose Consulting)

Register

Home Maintenance (limited to 10 students)
Saturday, October 18
10 a.m. – Noon
Instructor: Greg Reichert

Field Trip to Heartland Community College
Saturday, November 1
9:15 a.m. – Noon Meet at DAP at 9:15 to board a Connect Transit shuttle
Facilitators: Tommy Johnson (Workforce Equity Initiative) & Jennifer Caldwell (Career Center)

Register

Please sign up via the “Register” links above at least one week in advance if you would like to attend a workshop. All workshops sponsored by DAP are for current and past DAP students only. Plan to arrive early so we can begin right when the workshop starts. Thank you!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Check out ongoing workshops at Mid Central Community Action on financial fitness, career prep, and home ownership: free of charge, registration required https://mccainc.org/take-action/attend-workshops.

Integrity Counseling offers a variety of support groups that are pay as you can: https://www.integrityhelps.org

More volunteer opportunities

Make sure to check out our facebook page for additional events.