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Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program.

Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

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Driver Training
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Language Interpretation
Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program.

Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

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Driver Training
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Language Interpretation

Combines classroom job training from Work Life, Faith and Finances class, and 30-90 days of paid, part-time employment with job support and coaching as participants search for long-term employment.

Free, 4-week program designed to help unemployed women find employment or pursue educational opportunities. A new cohort begins each month, and up to 10 women are accepted for each session. Participants receive training and one-on-one coaching as they develop a cover letter and resume, strengthen their interview skills, seek employment or education, create a workable budget, navigate community resources, build self-confidence, develop relationships with other women, and learn how to manage stress.

Assists students with disabilities with job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary education, workplace readiness training, and self advocacy.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), proficiency testing and career guidance

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Unemployment Insurance
Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Work Permits
Welfare to Work Programs
Seeks, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program.

Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

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Driver Training
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Language Interpretation
State contracted agency providing jobs, education and training for people who have significant barriers to employment, have lost their jobs or are just entering the workforce. Helps ADC/TANF beneficiaries meet requirements so they may continue to receive benefits.
Helps IT professionals discern which path suits them best. This program, connected with the AIM Advanced Tech Leaders Academy, employs the real-world experience of existing IT leaders to help participants better understand the issues, challenges, and skills needed to advance their careers.
Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.

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Subsidized Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Assessment
Prevocational Training
Provides FIP recipients with work experience that will enhance their work skills and increase their employment potential, while providing a service that will be of benefit to the community. Participants in Promise Jobs are assigned to work sites three days per week (or more), eight hours per day, for a maximum of six months. They will, to the maximum extent possible, learn and perform all assignments associated with a position. Participants do not receive wages for work performed, but instead receive a transportation allowance, child care assistance if necessary, and Workers' Compensation Coverage from Promise Jobs.

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Occupation Specific Job Training
Job Search/Placement
Welfare to Work Programs
Provides FIP recipients with work experience that will enhance their work skills and increase their employment potential, while providing a service that will be of benefit to the community. Participants in Promise Jobs are assigned to work sites three days per week (or more), eight hours per day, for a maximum of six months. They will, to the maximum extent possible, learn and perform all assignments associated with a position. Participants do not receive wages for work performed, but instead receive a transportation allowance, child care assistance if necessary, and Workers' Compensation Coverage from Promise Jobs.

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Occupation Specific Job Training
Job Search/Placement
Welfare to Work Programs

Offers youth employment programs through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Provides year round placement service for youth 14-21; access to youth program providers, workshops, resume assistance and job fairs. Completion of work permits.

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Summer Youth Employment Programs
General Youth Employment Programs
Work Permits

Offers youth employment programs through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Provides year round placement service for youth 14-21; access to youth program providers, workshops, resume assistance and job fairs. Completion of work permits.

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Summer Youth Employment Programs
General Youth Employment Programs
Work Permits
Provides a job program that is designed to show clients skills needed to get and hold a job. Some local businesses come in and give clients an idea of the local job market.
Provides services to individuals with refugee status in finding and maintaining employment. LSI has partnered with other organizations and companies to offer contextualized training courses for the healthcare and hospitality industries. The courses help improve English communication skills and provide specific training for jobs in theses industries. A navigator provides support outside of the classroom to help refugees overcome barriers to employment (childcare, transportation, etc.) and provides guidance in applying and interviewing for jobs.

SERVICES TO REFUGEES AGES 60 AND ABOVE - this program is taking referrals at this time. Eligibility: 60 and above, refugee status (not a citizen yet)

EMPLOYMENT READINESS CLASSES

COMMUNITY GARDENING program maintains a wait list of refugees (or former refugees) who would like to find a garden and helps connect them to appropriate opportunities

CHILDCARE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - program provides training and technical assistance to refugees who desire to start a business as licensed in-home child care providers

ESL CLASS for refugees in Polk County; sign up at refer.lsiowa.org
Job placement and maintenance services assist people in obtaining community employment. Participants receive individualized and group support in resume development, job search and interviewing strategies, and networking. Job Placement Specialists help participants assess their strengths and needs, set personal goals, and explore their vocational interests. Staff also connect job seekers to area employers.

Certified for Success employment training programs include retail, hospitality, food handling, essential computer skills, IT Support Professional, and custodial certification programs. A combination of onsite and classroom training helps prepare participants for success.

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Prevocational Training
Job Search/Placement
Vocational Assessment
Supported Employment
Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), proficiency testing and career guidance.

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Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Job Retraining
Work Permits
Unemployment Insurance
Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), proficiency testing and career guidance.

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Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Job Retraining
Work Permits
Unemployment Insurance
A team of Navigators connects with companies across the Omaha metro to learn about their business and hiring needs. The team works to match those needs with individuals served by Goodwill in the Omaha metro, Council Bluffs, Fremont areas, as well as with other agencies in the community.

Offers a variety of employment-related and pre-employment skills training classes throughout the year.

Classes focus on developing skills needed to find and secure employment. Covered topics may include interviewing skills, Microsoft Word and Excel basics, building a resume, job-search basics, communication skills, first impressions, and more.

Visit website for upcoming classes offered at the two Omaha-area locations.
State contracted agency providing jobs, education, and training for people who have significant barriers to employment, have lost their jobs, or are just entering the workforce. Helps ADC/TANF beneficiaries meet requirements so they may continue to receive benefits.

Provides refugee resettlement and immigration and citizenship services including refugee employment services, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, housing, mediation, and counseling, assistance with green cards, citizenship, counseling, legal services.

On-site therapy, counseling, group-based programming, and individual/family case management to improve lives of immigrants who have experienced severe loss and trauma.

Also currently serving refugees from Ukraine.

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Cultural Transition Counseling
English as a Second Language
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
General Counseling Services
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Clients that are approved for the program are placed in a job in Springfield and may work 70 hours per month for a period of 9 months. Goal is to gain workplace experience and learn a skill while earning a paycheck.

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
WIOA Programs
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Occupation Specific Job Training
On the Job Training
Educational Testing
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Job Training Resource Lists
General Youth Employment Programs
Apprenticeship Training
Scholarships
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Job Search/Placement
Prepares Tribal members for competitive employment by offering skill and personal interest assessments, personal career advisement, group support, a personalized portfolio, and a financial award. Career enhancement skill training includes interview skills, resume writing, money management, computer training, leadership skills, etc.

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Career Counseling
Prejob Guidance
Vocational Assessment
Computer Literacy Training Programs