Getting connected to professionals that understand the job market is a smart move in today’s competitive world.  Our workforce development specialists are here to support your efforts in finding a rewarding career. Whether you a first-time job seeker, a laid off worker, or looking to move up the career ladder, we have resources for you.

Career Seeker - Core Services

• Outreach, intake (which may include worker profiling and re-employment services) and orientation to the JobLink system
• Initial assessment
• Eligibility information for services for all partner employment and training programs
• Job Search assistance (i.e. workshops), career information and counseling
• Job matching and referral
• Local, regional and statewide labor market information
• Information on financial aid, including unemployment insurance
• Information on:

• Certified education and training providers
• Local performance outcome of service provider
• JobLink activities such as job fairs and supportive services
• Orientation to personal computers for access to self-directed services such as internet access and resume software
• Follow-up activities, including reassessment services, where needed

Career Services - Intensive Services

• Comprehensive assessment of knowledge, skills, abilities and interests by use for various assessment tools, such as testing
• Development of an individual employment plan
• Group Counseling
• Individual career planning
• Case management
• Short-term, pre-vocational and stand-alone services, such as Adult Basic Education, ESL, GED, basic computer literacy, interviewing skills and soft skills

Career Seeker - Training Services

• Occupational skills training, including training for non-traditional employment will be provided through ITA(s) for adults and dislocated workers
• On-the-job Training
• Programs that combine workplace training with related instructions, which include cooperative education programs
• Private sector training programs
• Skills upgrading and retraining
• Entrepreneurial training
• Job readiness training
• Adult education and literacy activities, where they are integrated with other training services
• Customized training conducted with the commitment to employ the individuals upon successful completion of training
• Registered apprenticeship and training programs
• Help in finding a job