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ICA gave me the confidence to explore my leadership skills.
Upcoming Programs and Locations March 30, 2010 | 9 am – 4 pm Northwest Iowa Community College Bldg A, Room #116/119 603 W Park St, Sheldon, IA 51201
April 6, 2010 | 9 am – 4 pm
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Hawkeye Community College Center for Business & Industry, Room #C101 5330 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
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One of many ICA classes of Leadership graduates.
A Direct Care Worker’s Guide to Developing Leadership Skills Phone: 515-223-2805 or toll free: 888-710-2762 Fax: 515-226-3214
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I graduated from the ICA Leadership Program. It was awesome.
Iowa CareGivers Association Direct Care Worker Resource & Outreach Center 1211 Vine Street, Suite 1120 West Des Moines, IA 50265
April 13, 2010 | 9 am – 4 pm Greater Iowa Credit Union, Room: The Gallery 2623 Northridge Parkway, Ames, IA 50010
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Purpose
ICA Merit Scholarships
Why YOU Should Attend On average, 94% of those who complete the ICA Leadership Program, “A Call to Leadership,” say it increases the likelihood that they will remain in the field of direct care.
What is the ICA Program, “A Call to Leadership?”
“We received a proclamation from the Governor.”
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Who Should Attend
I traveled to Washington DC to meet with Iowa members of Congress to tell my story.
The ICA Program, “A Call to Leadership” is intended for all direct care workers such as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Home Care Aides (HCAs), Rehabilitation Aides, Medication Aides, Hospice Aides, Patient Care Technicians, Direct Care Worker Mentors, Nutrition Aides, or Personal Assistants/Attendants.
“I was an ICA ambassador for the first convention of state direct care worker associations.”
When you complete the program, you’ll be able to:
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I met with my legislator at the Iowa Capitol.
• Define the meaning of professionalism and how it applies to direct care workers. • List three ways to personally contribute to the positive image of the profession of direct care. • Discuss ways in which you see yourself as a leader. • Identify possible barriers to taking a leadership role and list ways to overcome each barrier. • Define advocacy as it applies to the direct care profession and explain its importance.
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• Identify five qualities of successful leaders.
“I serve on the ICA Direct Care Worker Leadership Council.”
I introduced a presidential candidate.
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This leadership program is a one-day, educational program for direct care workers taught by a qualified ICA education specialist. Students are encouraged to think more broadly about leadership outside of the workplace, professionalism in the field of direct care, and how to become a spokesperson and role model for the direct care profession.
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To promote the development of personal and professional leadership among direct care workers.
“I spoke at a press conference with the Lt. Governor.”
“My story appears on a DVD that has been shown nationally.”
• Scholarship that is not based on financial need alone. • Scholarship awarded based upon recognition of admirable and professional qualities. • Scholarship awarded based upon a sincere desire to grow in the profession of direct care. • Scholarship focused upon the desire to improve personal and professional development. • Scholarship awarded in recognition of good character/behaviors/qualities.
Option to Contribute The ICA maintains a scholarship fund that provides merit scholarships. To support this scholarship fund, please consider making a contribution to the ICA.
Option to Pay Although the ICA Program is offered primarily through individual merit scholarships, the ICA also accepts paid registrations. Call the ICA Office for information on registration fees.
For More Information If you would like more information about the ICA Program, “A Call to Leadership”, please visit our website at www.iowacaregivers.org. You can download a scholarship application there or you can call our office at 515-223-2805 to request a copy. Scholarship application deadline: February 12, 2010.
