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Fresno County WIB Workforce Connection
WELCOME TO
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The Purpose
of this Orientation
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What is Workforce Connection?
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What does Workforce Connection Offer?
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How do you access these services?
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What is Workforce Connection?
Partner Agencies
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California Indian Manpower Consortium
Clovis Adult Education
Fresno Adult School
Fresno City and Fresno County Housing Authorities
 Fresno County Department of Human Services
 Fresno County Economic Opportunity Commission
 Fresno County Workforce Investment Board
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Workforce Connection Service Providers
State of California Department of Rehabilitation
State of California Employment Development Department
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?
Staff Assisted Services
Self Directed Services
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Self Directed and Staff Assisted
Services Are Offered
Self Directed
Staff Assisted
• Resource Room
•Competency Assessments
• Career
Exploration Tools
•Staff Assisted Job
Search
• Job Readiness
Library
•Educational & Training
Opportunities
•Job Listings
•Employer Services
•Job Readiness
Workshops
• Youth Services (15 – 21)
No Eligibility Required
• Computer Classes
Eligibility Required
• Assistance with
barriers to employment
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Self Directed Services
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Self-Directed Services
Resource Room Activities
 Job Boards
 Internet access
 CalJOBS
 Daily classified section from the Fresno Bee
 Phones to call employers
 Fax to send out resumes and cover letters
 Copy Machine
 Labor Market Information
Navigate The
World Wide Web
 Access to community resources
 Resource Library
 Prepare a resume
Read The Classifieds
Job Listings
 Staff Assistance available upon request
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Resource Room
Activity Guidelines
Resource Room Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 Passport card is required for Resource Room usage
 No food or drinks allowed
 You will be asked to leave for inappropriate use of equipment
or inappropriate attire
 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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Self-Directed Services
Job Readiness Workshops
• Help creating a resume
• Reviewing do’s and don’ts for an interview
• How to be aggressive with your job search
• Creating a cover letter
• Conducting an electronic job search
• Following up with an employer
• Computer Workshop
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Staff Assisted Services
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Job Search Assistance
You may be eligible for additional services if you:
Have served in the military
 Veteran Services
Are a Native American such as American Indian,
Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian
 American Indian Manpower Consortium
Have a disability
 Department of Rehabilitation
Have a degree, management experience or a business
 Central Valley Professionals
 Small Business Development Corporation
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Job Search Assistance (Continued)
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 receiving TANF or Cal Works
Welfare to Work
Success Center and Jobs 2000
Are a dislocated worker or having difficulty finding
employment
Services under the WIA Program
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Educational
Opportunities
Are you interested in getting your High School
Diploma or GED?
Help and information is available upon request.
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Housing Assistance
For qualified Families or Individuals:
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?
Homeless Assistance
Emergency Shelter
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Temporary Assistance
The following services are provided by the Fresno County
Human Services System - Department of Employment &
Temporary Assistance:
Cash Assistance
TANF/CalWORKs
General Relief
 Medi-Cal/MSP
 Food Stamps
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How Do I Access These
Services?
 Each program has their own eligibility criteria.
 A referral may be provided to the appropriate
agency.
 Make a selection on your Interest Worksheet and
give it to the orientation facilitator.
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Interest Worksheet
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Referral Sheet
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Community Resources
www.infofresno.net
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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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