Job
Seeker Services
Finding
a job on your own is not an
easy task in today's rapidly
changing world of work. We
offer a range of services
from job search classes to
job placement services to
help you find your first job,
get back in the job market,
or find a better job. Choose
only the services you need
and want. Whether you are
a displaced worker, making
a career change, or new to
the workplace, we are here
to help you achieve your professional
and personal goals. All services
are offered at no cost to
you!
JOB
SEARCH
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Access
to Phones, Fax, Copier and
Computers.: Use phones
to contact prospective employers,
fax your resume, and use
Microsoft® Office for employer
correspondence. Access to
local, state and national
job listings through the
internet and newspapers.
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Job
Search: You may review
job listings in the Florida
Jobs system, as well as
openings in national data
bases; see our Job Links
page. You may register yourself
as an applicant in the data
base, or staff is available
to help you complete a job
search.
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Employability
Skills: Valuable tips
to find and keep a job.
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Interviewing
Skills: Professionals
teach you what to do and
say at an interview.
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Job
Placement: Matching
job seekers with employers
is our main objective.
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Placement
Testing: Occupational
skills tests are administered
to determine if you meet
the employer's qualifications.
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Resume
Services: A qualified
counselor will assist you
in creating or updating
your resume.
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Labor
Market Information:
Labor market information
helps you find what jobs
are in demand, pay rates,
unemployment rates, skills
and qualifications needed
for various occupations.
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Eligibility
determination for specialized
programs: Special programs
are available to eligible
persons. If you are unable
to find a job after looking
for work for a period of
time, you may request an
eligibility determination.
Special programs offer additional
assistance to help you find
a job, or a better job.
EDUCATIONAL
& TRAINING PROGRAMS
- Workforce
Readiness Certification:
A program designed to give
you a competitive edge in
the job market. Earn the credentials
employers are looking for!
- On-the-Job
Training: We will find
you a job with an employer
who is willing to train an
pay you as you work and learn.
- ComputerTraining:
We offer instruction from
the basics through Microsoft®
Office.
- GED
Preparation: Now you can
easily obtain your high school
equivalency through individual
instruction suited to your
schedule.
- College
Registration: Register
on-line for Treasure Coast
educational institutions.
- Work
Experience: Gain supervised
practical training in a work
environment.
- Job
Shadowing: Spend some
time on the job observing
someone in the field of your
choice.
- Remediation:
Enhance your reading and math
skills to qualify for a new
or better job.
If we can't
help you with a need, we will
refer you to another agency
that may be help you.
CAREER
TRACKS
- Assessment:Find
out what the best career is
for you, based on your interests,
skills and aptitude.
- Career
Exploration: Find that
special career by exploring
videos, the internet and books
on career options.
- Counseling:
Trained professionals are
available to provide guidance
and information about your
career choices.
- PellApplication:
We can walk you through the
steps to apply for a Federal
Pell Grant or other scholarships
that cover your training and
costs.
- Scholarships:
If eligible, we cover the
cost of tuition, books and
other fees for occupational
training at approved facilities
(subject to the availability
of funding).
SPECIAL
SERVICES
- Life
Skills Workshops: Learn
ways to balance the many demands
in your life.
- Child
Care Assistance: If eligible,
the cost of childcare may
be covered for participants
enrolled in training programs
or going to work.
- Transportation
Assistance: We offer vouchers
for public transportation
and gas cards to assist you
in getting to work or school
if eligible.
- Job
Coaching: One-on-one assistance
to help you get, and keep,
the job you desire.
- Literacy
Instruction: Reading is
taught on all levels.
- Communication:
English is taught to speakers
of all languages.
- Mental
Health, Drug and Alcohol Screenings:
Participate in a needs assessment
and be referred for treatment,
if necessary.
- Referrals
for Credit Counseling:
Learn the principles of budgeting
and debt management.
- Family
Support and Assistance:
Qualified applicants may receive
financial assistance while
looking for employment or
learning job skills.
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