Jobseekers

Services for Job Seekers

SERVICES FOR JOB SEEKERS

Let’s Get Started

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WORKSHOPS

We offer a variety of workshops to sharpen job seeking and job keeping skills, classes on using technology to conduct a job search, and variety of computer classes to help job seekers prepare for employment.

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CAREER COUNSELING

Our counselors will help you assess your needs, skills and interests. They will guide you through a step-by-step process to help you in your job search.

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RESUME DEVELOPMENT

Expert staff will help you write and design a resume that gets results. We will show you how to tailor your resume and how to market your skills.

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ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS

Workshop Information

The workshops we offer you will be able to explore topics in a group setting, these include:

Job Search Strategies
Networking
Salary Negotiations
Transferrable Skills

Resume Preparation
Managing Stress
Finances and Budgeting
Mock Interviewing

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

RESOURCE ROOMS

Computer/Internet, Phone, Fax and Copier Access: Job seekers can use our personal computers, equipped with high-speed Internet connections. We have telephones that allow you to speak privately to prospective employers. There are printers, copiers and faxes available for your use at no charge.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Classroom and On-the-Job Training (For Those Who Qualify) We can provide short-term training for long-term careers. (Subject to funding availability and program regulations.)

TUITION ASSISTANCE

Tuition Assistance (up to $4,000) in the form of an Individual Training Accounts (ITA) is available to assist job seekers cover the cost of vocational skills training in occupations in demand in the local labor market.

GETTING UP TO SPEED

High School Equivalency/TASC (formerly GED), Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes.

We can refer you to no-cost services to help you obtain a high school equivalency diploma, improve math and reading skills and/or learn/improve English-language skills.