EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES
Our mission is to provide a coordinated and comprehensive
system of service delivery to all our customers.  In
addition, the Employment and Training Division can supply
employers with a well prepared work force by screening and
referring qualified applicants for job openings.  Our
Employment resource Centers offer the convenience of
"full-service one stop shopping" in a single location.
Employment and training services include:

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTERS (ERCs) provide a coordinated
system of service delivery and a broad array of services
including:  employment counseling; occupational exploration;
aptitude, interest and performance testing; career guidance;
labor market and occupational information; job search
workshops; resume writing seminars; and referrals to
training programs.

JOB REFERRAL AND PLACEMENT for customers who meet the
requirements of the job listing.  Individuals can select a
position which meets their educational background and prior
experience.

VETERAN SERVICES are provided through specialized veteran
staff.  Veterans are given priority on referrals for all job
orders for which they meet the specified qualifications.

EMPLOYMENT/CAREER COUNSELING helps customers find a job in
an occupation which best suits their interests and skills;
explore new career choices or vocational changes; overcome
employment barriers; and locate other occupations which
utilize their skills.

TESTING is available for those individuals who would like to
explore a career change or assess their aptitudes and
interests.

CAREER GUIDANCE resource information is available.  This
includes labor market and occupational information;
descriptions of various occupations; where the jobs are
located; salary ranges and an employment outlook/forecast.

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS are conducted on a periodic basis to
assist customers in peparing to look for employment.

RESUME WRITING SEMINARS are one day sessions designed to
show the customer how to develop an effective resume and
write an impressive cover letter, choosing from various
resume designs and letter writing styles.

REFERRAL TO TRAINING is based on availability of funds and
the individual's eligibility for the EDWAAA, JTPA, and TAA
programs.  Training includes classroom and On-The-Job
Training (OJT).  
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