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WELCOME TO
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The Purpose of this Orientation
What is Workforce Connection?
What does Workforce Connection Offer?
How do you access these services?
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Our Mission Statement
Workforce Connection is dedicated to providing for the job.
assistance to motivated candidates to increase their potential value in the marketplace and ensure that employers get the very best person
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What Is Our Job?
Our job is to help you prepare for a career. We are not an employment agency.
Because the job market is more competitive now than ever –
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Our services will provide you the tools to:
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Become a stronger candidate
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Conduct an effective job search that will assist you in getting the job you want FACT: The only person that can get you a job and keep it is YOU !
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REALITY CHECK
The reality in today’s Job Market is… Fact: You are responsible for getting yourself a job Fact: The economy is continuing to decline Fact: Fact: You may be competing with other job seekers that have more education and/or experience than you 80,000 people in Fresno County are currently looking for employment (competition is tough) Fact: Fact: Fact: Jobs and careers that you’ve held for many years no longer exist - old jobs have been phased out Many of you will have to look for jobs/careers in other fields or industries More and more employers are requiring that applicants have some type of certification, diploma, degree, or license
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What is Workforce Connection?
Partner Agencies
Clovis Adult Education
Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board Workforce Connection Service Providers
State of California Department of Rehabilitation State of California Employment Development Department
Fresno Adult School Fresno City and Fresno County Housing Authorities Fresno County Department of Social Services Fresno County Economic Opportunity Commission State Center Community College District West Hills Community College District Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging
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What Does Workforce Connection Offer?
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There are options for you to choose from depending upon your specific needs.
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Self Directed Services
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Referrals to Partner Agencies
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WIA Staff Assisted Service
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Training Services
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Self Directed Services
Partner referrals Job boards
Internet access Career Pillar Interview Mentor CalJOBS Daily Jobs Listings Daily classified section from the Fresno Bee
Phones to call employers Fax to send out resumes and cover letters Copy machine Labor market information Access to community resources Resource library Prepare a resume
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Computer Screen Icons
The following are a few of the computer links available on each computer to provide you with direct links to websites that will help you do career exploration and research. CalJOBS SM careeronestop.org
eapply4UI myskillsmyfuture mynextmove Navigate The World Wide Web Rev 6-3-14
Resource Room Activity Guidelines
Resource Room Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A Passport card is required for Resource Room usage
No food or drinks allowed
You will be asked to leave for inappropriate use of equipment
If the resource room is busy a two-hour limit will be imposed on the use of equipment
Each location has specific guidelines regarding the availability of childcare at the Resource Room
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Workforce Connection Dress Code
All Job Seekers are required to comply with the Workforce Connection Dress Code in the Resource Room and during participation in staff assisted services.
You may be asked to leave for inappropriate attire.
Workforce Connection is a business setting and our focus is providing you the tools to attain employment, for this reason we want to make sure you are dressed appropriately.
You may have the opportunity to interview with potential employers and you may not get a second chance to make a good first impression.
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Interest Worksheet
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Referrals to Partner Agencies
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Job Search Assistance You may be referred to additional services if you:
Have served in the military Veteran Services Are a Native American such as American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian California Indian Manpower Consortium Have a disability Department of Rehabilitation Have a degree and/or management experience Central Valley Professionals Rev 6-3-14
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Referrals
(Continued) You may be referred to additional services if you:
Are receiving SSI or SSDI Ticket to Success Are a migrant or seasonal farm worker EDD Migrant Seasonal Farm workers program Proteus Farm workers Program Are 55 years or older Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging A.A.R.P.
Are interested in starting your own business SER Jobs for Progress, Inc.
Small Business Development Center / Central Valley Business Incubator Are a dislocated worker or having difficulty finding employment Services under the WIA Program Rev 6-3-14
Referrals
(Continued) Free Workshops/Other Job Preparation Resources First Things First – Job Search Preparation
Contact: Resource Room Front Desk Staff to reserve a seat • Learn the essential tools to begin an effective job search
Career Pillar Interview Mentor
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Referrals
(Continued) Family/Individual Assistance
• Housing assistance for qualified families or
individuals may be available:
Are you interested in Housing Subsidies?
HUD Rental Assistance/Section 8 Are you interested in purchasing a home?
HUD Home Ownership Programs Are you homeless or in need of Shelter?
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Referrals
(Continued) Temporary Assistance
• The following services are provided by the Fresno
County Department of Social Services:
Cash Assistance TANF/CalWORKs General Relief Medi-Cal/MSP Food Stamps Success Center Rev 6-3-14
Referrals
(Continued) Educational Opportunities Are you interested in getting your High
School Diploma, GED or Post High School Education?
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Adult Schools
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City of Fresno Learn2Earn
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Community Colleges
• Help and information is available upon request.
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WIA Staff Assisted Services
You Must meet WIA Requirements to access the following services: WIA Staff assisted services include but are not limited to:
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WIA Staff Assisted Services Vocational Training Services
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that by 2018, 63 percent of all jobs will require some type of post-high school training credential.
Based on your financial situation, WIA may have resources to assist you if you do not have the ability to cover the cost of items such as: tuition, textbooks, uniforms, supplies, licensure and/or certification fees for training in demand occupations. To be considered for a training scholarship, you must meet all minimum assessment requirements for the occupation.
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WIA Staff Assisted Services Referrals
If you are interested in Staff Assisted Services you must complete the following:
•CASAS Reading & Math Assessment • Self-Reliance Team (SRT) Interview • Job Seeker Agreement Rev 6-3-14
Are There Expectations?
Of Course There Are!
#1: WIA is not an entitlement program #2: 25K people visit the One Stop System each year. We only have the ability to serve 1,500 in staff assisted services. #3: Not everyone will qualify for WIA Staff Assisted Services
• • If you do not qualify for WIA services we will direct you to the best resources possible to assist you in your job search. We want to prepare you to reach your goal of securing and maintaining employment. Let’s be clear on exactly what is expected of what is expected of
US
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YOU
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Our Expectations of You
• Commitment to completing the job readiness process, getting and keeping employment.
• Dedication as you will be required to attend appointments, workshops, and participate in job search activities.
• CCWRC meeting all requirements to earn the CCWRC and using it as a tool to market yourself to employers. Rev 6-3-14
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Your Expectations of Us We can:
Measure your current skill level and provide resources to close the gap between your current skills and the level required for your desired occupation.
Provide staff assistance and direct you to additional resources if needed to assist you in your job search.
Provide you assistance with: – Developing your individual employment plan – – – Conducting career exploration to identify occupational goals, Evaluating your job readiness Preparation for an effective job search through your participation in job readiness workshops, creating a professional resume, conducting mock interviews, networking tips and how to use the internet for job search.
Once you have gone through the job readiness evaluation and received the CCWRC, we will be able to share available job leads for you to pursue.
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We can’t: We Cannot…
Ensure that you will gain the skills necessary to secure employment.
Continue to provide services if you do not return phone calls, come to appointments or follow through with your commitment as agreed to in the Job Seeker Participation Agreement. Send you to training if you don’t meet the minimum qualifications.
Help you succeed in your job search if you do not actively participate.
Market you to employers or provide job referrals if you do not earn the CCWRC.
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Workforce Connection Program Flow
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Selective Service Registration
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The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) requires that a determination of selective service registration status be made prior to enrollment in WIA Title I-B funded programs.
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All males who are at least 18 years of age and born after December 31, 1959, and who are not in the armed forces on active duty, must be registered for the selective service.
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The amendments to the Military Selective Service Act (MSSA) provide that services must be denied to a male applicant 26 years or older, if it is determined that he knowingly and willfully failed to register.
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You may check your selective service status online at www.sss.gov
or call the Registration Information Office at (847) 688-6888 to obtain your Selective Service number.
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How Do I Access These Services?
Give your completed Interest Worksheet to the orientation facilitator.
Please be aware that:
Each program has their own eligibility criteria.
A referral may be provided to the appropriate agency.
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Referral Sheet
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Community Resources
• 211 – United Way • www.caljobs.ca.gov
• www.workforce-connection.com
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Questions?
If you would like further assistance please see one of our friendly staff members.
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Thank you!
& Have a nice day!
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