At Phenix Legacy peer mentoring is the foundation for all we do. We strive to promote growth in three key program areas:
Peer Support/Engagement
To reinforce support for veterans and their families, and increase the utilization of available government and community-based services, Phenix Legacy has developed a Service Member Engagement Program. This program offers engagement opportunities for service members, in an approachable setting, to learn about available services. Further, and of most import, is the mentoring provided during these sessions; which include best practices, lessons learned, and efficient communication strategies that can be leveraged to result in successful interactions. This program is uniquely designed to serve as an effective tool for the outreach, delivery, and engagement of every service member we connect with. Below are a list of our initiatives and events that are available to service members and their families...
FAMILY
The goals of the Baby Brigade program are to help Veterans and their partners to (1) feel supported in caring for their young children, (2) feel connected to other Veteran parents and community-based resources, (3) consider ways of further promoting their children’s emotional wellness, and (4) strengthen their own self-care and wellness. Baby Brigade is compatible with the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework and works to promote parental resilience, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, and social-emotional competence of children.
Work Resilience ( Coming in Fall 2018)
Businesses and Warriors can also opt for the following support:
TechOp Program was developed & implemented to promote a foundation of mentorship that reflects an empowerment standard to our service members. Under this standard, Phenix Legacy first addresses the initial need of guidance & support that those who are transitioning from service occupations are experiencing, then provides an assortment of academic, professional, and/or personal services that support the individual’s goals and address the obstacles to empowerment in the Tech industry. Service members (military, first responders and their families) attending the Phenix Legacy: TechOp program will obtain introductory, foundational and immersive enablement on emerging trends in the tech industry. This program, designed with key checkpoints, such as monthly meetups, mentorship roadmaps, and resource facilitation, will benefit the participants, providing them with information necessary to pursue further skills in areas such as data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence and more. Phenix Legacy:TechOp program establishes a group of 7-10 service members to include men and women in the armed forces, police, fire, and ems fields. Additionally, they can be active duty, veteran, have an injured status, and their families may participate as well. The groups would meet at Phenix Legacy's main office in Chicago, IL or a predesignated location in Schaumburg, IL or Elgin, IL for 2-3 hours each meeting with additional hours spent on assignments, follow-ups, and member-specific tasks completion. Our Program will begin in August of 2018 and continue monthly until August of 2019.
- Peer Mentoring
- Family Support
- Work Resilience
Peer Support/Engagement
To reinforce support for veterans and their families, and increase the utilization of available government and community-based services, Phenix Legacy has developed a Service Member Engagement Program. This program offers engagement opportunities for service members, in an approachable setting, to learn about available services. Further, and of most import, is the mentoring provided during these sessions; which include best practices, lessons learned, and efficient communication strategies that can be leveraged to result in successful interactions. This program is uniquely designed to serve as an effective tool for the outreach, delivery, and engagement of every service member we connect with. Below are a list of our initiatives and events that are available to service members and their families...
- Phenix Legacy Coffee Hour
- One on One Peer Mentoring
- Golf
- T.O.C.
FAMILY
- Baby Brigade
The goals of the Baby Brigade program are to help Veterans and their partners to (1) feel supported in caring for their young children, (2) feel connected to other Veteran parents and community-based resources, (3) consider ways of further promoting their children’s emotional wellness, and (4) strengthen their own self-care and wellness. Baby Brigade is compatible with the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework and works to promote parental resilience, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, and social-emotional competence of children.
Work Resilience ( Coming in Fall 2018)
- Career Commitment
Businesses and Warriors can also opt for the following support:
- Employer briefing on military/first responder culture, which focuses on how to utilize the work ethic and strengths of service members
- Employment seminars, which educate veterans on best practices when transitioning to civilian life; business etiquette, dress, and workplace expectations to ensure that military training and culture are not misinterpreted
- Mentor workshops which develop and utilize peer mentor skills of both those who served and those who didn't. After attending both warriors and civilians will be better equipped at listening and communicating.
- Phenix Legacy: TechOp (Coming Fall 2018)
TechOp Program was developed & implemented to promote a foundation of mentorship that reflects an empowerment standard to our service members. Under this standard, Phenix Legacy first addresses the initial need of guidance & support that those who are transitioning from service occupations are experiencing, then provides an assortment of academic, professional, and/or personal services that support the individual’s goals and address the obstacles to empowerment in the Tech industry. Service members (military, first responders and their families) attending the Phenix Legacy: TechOp program will obtain introductory, foundational and immersive enablement on emerging trends in the tech industry. This program, designed with key checkpoints, such as monthly meetups, mentorship roadmaps, and resource facilitation, will benefit the participants, providing them with information necessary to pursue further skills in areas such as data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence and more. Phenix Legacy:TechOp program establishes a group of 7-10 service members to include men and women in the armed forces, police, fire, and ems fields. Additionally, they can be active duty, veteran, have an injured status, and their families may participate as well. The groups would meet at Phenix Legacy's main office in Chicago, IL or a predesignated location in Schaumburg, IL or Elgin, IL for 2-3 hours each meeting with additional hours spent on assignments, follow-ups, and member-specific tasks completion. Our Program will begin in August of 2018 and continue monthly until August of 2019.