Transcript Burlington County One

Welcome to an Orientation
to
Burlington County
One-Stop Career Center
Resources
Our Mission
Empower you with information
 Support your need to make informed
decisions leading to permanent, long-term
employment
 Foster strong work preparation skills
 Support business growth by connecting
employers to a well-prepared labor force
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Customer Bill of Rights
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Add value to your career development efforts
We will deliver appropriate, quality information
with courtesy and professionalism accurately
and in a timely manner
Knowledgeable staff is available to assist you in
resolving problems and accessing services
Facilities are well maintained and in compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
We care about your feedback both positive &
negative
Self-Service
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The Primary method for the delivery of program
information and services is through a self-service
environment.
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Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday
8:00am to 5:00 pm.
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Within the Resource Area, you have access to a
Printer, Copier, Fax Machine, Telephones, and
Computers equipped with Internet Access and
Microsoft Word.
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Web site: www.burlcowib.com
New Jersey Department of Labor &
Workforce Development
(www.wnjpin.net)
This site allows anyone to gain access to
information about jobs, connect to Americas Job
Bank to search for job openings, perform labor
market research, explore career and available
training opportunities, discover information on
social service assistance, and much more…
Self-Help Groups
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Professional Services Group (PSG) is located within the
One-Stop Career center and provides members with
Access to Phones, a Fax Machine, Computers, the
Internet and Exclusive Employer Contacts, Workshops to
Improve Job Hunting Skills, Peer Support and
Networking Opportunities. Telephone (609)518-0275.
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Burlington County College Business and Career
Development Center is open to all Burlington County
residents. They offer assistance in resume preparation,
finding a job or choosing a career. Telephone (609)2675618, Option 1.
Staff Facilitated Services
After using the self-service options, if
you require additional services, you can
participate in programs and workshops
dedicated to assisting Job Seekers.
Staff Assisted Services
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A staff person is always available for customers who
need more information, an answer to a specific question,
or personal interaction.
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Many One-Stop services are delivered in a group setting,
on a regular basis (Career Beacon Workshops, Seminars,
and Orientations)
**Appointments are Necessary**
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Review the Monthly Calendar and contact the Front Desk
of the One-Stop to schedule an appointment (609)5183900.
Career Beacon Workshops
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Self-Management Skills
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Effective Job Search Techniques
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Resume Techniques
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Interview Techniques
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Training and Education
Self Management Skills
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You will learn about skills that you may
not be aware that you have and how to
present these skills to employers.
Through interactive exercises, you will
learn to focus on your “transferable skills”
and learn to present your “self worth” to
employers.
Effective Job Search Techniques
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New technology has changed the rules of
job hunting. The techniques that you
used to find your last job may no longer
be valuable in today’s labor market. You
will learn about the Internet and how to
access it for job search leads.
Effective Job Search Techniques
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You will learn that the most successful
method for obtaining work is a planned,
coordinated approach that involves
knowing your skills and knowing what
fields of work utilize these skills.
Resume Techniques
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Through interactive exercise you will learn
the critical components of resume writing
and the value they add to a successful job
search. Resumes place the emphasis on
who you are, what you know, and what
you have to offer.
Interview Techniques
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This workshop demonstrates the concepts
and strategies involved in preparation for
job interviews. The employer point of
view is examined so that you can prepare
for the hard questions. This workshop will
prepare you to interview like an ideal
candidate and increase your chances of
getting the job.
Training and Education
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Knowing your skills and their relationship
to today's job market will help you
determine the effectiveness of training.
You will learn how to research careers,
training options, and financial assistance
available using the latest technology.
Training Opportunities
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On-the-Job Training
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Occupational Training
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Post-Secondary Education
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Certificate Programs
Training Opportunities
Training services are limited to those
individuals who are unable to obtain other
financial assistance for training, including
Pell grants, or who require assistance
beyond what is made available under the
other financial assistance programs.
State & Community College
Tuition Waiver Program
Available for Qualified Unemployed
customers
 NO income guidelines
 Waives cost of college credits only!
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(does not cover the cost of books and additional fees)
Late registration
 Sign up for Tuition Waiver Seminar for
more information.
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Career Services
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Career Assessment
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Career Counseling
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Career Placement
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Self-Employment Assistance (SEA)
**Must be receiving regular Unemployment benefits**
Veterans Services
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Veteran’s Services may be available to you if you
are: a veteran, a veteran’s dependent, a
surviving spouse or child of a deceased veteran,
a member of the reserves or national guard or
an active duty service member.
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Services include: Counseling, Disability Benefits,
Employment Assistance, Education & Training,
Dependent and Survivor Benefits, etc.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Services (DVRS) (609) 518-3948
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Services are dedicated to enabling individuals who are
disabled to obtain and retain employment. A disability
need not be severe to qualify for services.
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Many services are provided at no cost to the customer.
A counselor will work with you to determine what
services will best meet your needs.
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Services may include diagnostic assessments such as
vocational evaluations or medical exams, career or
personal adjustment counseling, On-the-Job Training,
vocational training, psychotherapy, provision of artificial
limbs and hearing aids, college financial aid, job
coaching, and job placement assistance.
Burlington County Board of Social
Services (609) 261-1000
www.bcbss.org
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Assists Burlington County residents who are eligible for public
assistance in moving to self-sufficiency by offering customers a full
array of supports such as…
Child Care Assistance
Health Insurance Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance for Families with minor children
Temporary Financial Assistance for single adults or childless couples
Transportation Assistance
Food Stamp Assistance
Child Support and Paternity Services
Substance Abuse Treatment
Emergency Assistance to Prevent Homelessness
Youth Opportunity Program (YOP)
(609) 518-0149
If you know a youth between 14 and 21 years of
age, who is economically disadvantaged with at
least one or more of the following obstacles:
-School Dropout;
-Homeless, Runaway, Foster Youth (DYFS);
-Pregnant or Parenting Teen;
-Involved with the Juvenile Justice System; or
-Needing assistance to complete an
educational program or to secure
employment due to a severe disability
Youth may be eligible for YOP services, such as
Tutoring, Career Exploration, Occupational Skills
Training, Leadership Development and Mentoring
services.
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Unemployment Insurance
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You must use one of the following when
applying to collect Unemployment Insurance
benefits:
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A landline telephone (Cell Phones will not
work) (856) 507-2340. This is a toll call. The
One-Stop Career Center has telephones for the
purpose of filing your claim
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Web site: http://www.njuifile.net/
Burlington County
One-Stop Career Center
(609) 518-3900
Burlington County is an Equal Opportunity
Employer (EOE). Auxiliary Aids and Services are
available upon request to individuals with
disabilities.
 If you have any questions or comments about
the One-Stop or the services that you received,
please see any staff member for a customer
comment survey or ask to speak with a
Manager.
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