Confidentiality Statement: All engagement with the Learner Support Team remains confidential.
Please refer to the LST confidentiality statement for more information.
Who are the members of the Learner Support Team?
The Learner Support Team (LST) consists of Licensed Master's/Clinical Level Social Workers (LMSW/LCSW) serving as Learner Support Managers (LSMs) and Financial Coaches (FCs). LSMs focus on holistic support, including crisis mitigation and solution-focused approaches, while Financial Coaches specialize in financial wellness, offering guidance on financial planning and money management.
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What types of support are available from LST?
1:1 meetings: We will work with you to provide confidential guidance, support your personal needs, and help you navigate course expectations and life’s challenges.
External Referrals and Community Supports: These will help connect you to support outside of Per Scholas, including referrals for childcare, health issues, personal safety concerns, and public benefits.
Workshops and Webinars: Sessions on financial capability and personal wellness support. These include topics like student assessing employment benefits, credit building, and home ownership, as well as stress management, test anxiety, and time management.
Navigating Course Expectations: Assistance in reviewing program expectations, proactively reviewing personal needs, and reviewing attendance issues and academic performance improvement plans.
Next Steps: We will support you in confidently pursuing your financial milestones, identifying strategies to strengthen your work-life balance, and building your wellness.