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Education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide, offering comprehensive resources and tools for all stages of career progression.
Free, comprehensive coaching services to all eligible military spouses. Career coaches offer career exploration, education options, information about credential and licensing requirements, employment readiness resume help, and networking opportunities.
My Career Advancement Account Scholarship provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses for the pursuit or maintenance, including continuing education courses, of a license, certification, or associate degree necessary to gain employment in an occupation or career field.
Scholarship Finder search tool lists financial assistance resources offered specifically to military spouses.
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Career Exploration
Prejob Guidance
Scholarships
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Career Counseling
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.
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.
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Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
Tutoring for children under age 12 from low income families. Dyslexia tutoring available.
Job readiness training class and work experience training and community service opportunities available. Transportation to job fairs (must meet qualifications; determined upon intake). Computer lab available to fill out applications on line. GED classes and adult dyslexia tutoring also available.
Workshops and classes related to financial education.
Helps parents advocate on behalf of their children with learning disabilities. Right to Educate advocate for students with special needs, including dyslexia.
Job readiness training class and work experience training and community service opportunities available. Transportation to job fairs (must meet qualifications; determined upon intake). Computer lab available to fill out applications on line. GED classes and adult dyslexia tutoring also available.
Workshops and classes related to financial education.
Helps parents advocate on behalf of their children with learning disabilities. Right to Educate advocate for students with special needs, including dyslexia.
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Prejob Guidance
Housing Search Assistance
Tutoring Services
School System Advocacy
Job Search/Placement
Financial Literacy Training
Assistance with job searching, online applications, resume writing, practice interviews, and one on one assistance.
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Prejob Guidance
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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Vocational Assessment
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Career Counseling
Prejob Guidance
Promotes personal, academic, and career growth. Services include academic, pre-enrollment and financial aid counseling; connection to DMACC's Workforce Training Academy (WTA); pre-employment counseling (including rsum writing and interviewing techniques); referrals to appropriate supportive agencies; financial assistance for childcare and transportation.
Available at the Boone and Carroll campuses.
Available at the Boone and Carroll campuses.
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Displaced Homemaker Employment Programs
Career Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Assists SNAP participants in finding employment and/or training for employment. Provides gas vouchers and other supportive services for independent job search, to attend job search training, vocational training and for job retention.
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Transportation Expense Assistance
Welfare to Work Programs
Prejob Guidance
Job Search/Placement
Assists unemployed or underemployed individuals with obtaining and sustaining gainful employment. Services include: job search training, interview skills/class, resume and cover letter writing, computer class and resource center. This is also an Iowa Career Access Point, which allows clients to register for work or apply for unemployment insurance through Iowa Workforce Development.
Success in the Work Place is a class that focuses on keeping a job once you get it. The focus of this class is on seven important workplace behaviors: attitude, attendance, appearance, ambition, accountability, acceptance, and appreciation.
Job Club Class is provided to help build soft skills (self-esteem, goal setting, emotions in the workplace, dealing with difficult people in the workplace, etc.).
Computer Class (basics of computer use and Word, two times per month).
Interview Skills Class (two times per month).
Success in the Work Place is a class that focuses on keeping a job once you get it. The focus of this class is on seven important workplace behaviors: attitude, attendance, appearance, ambition, accountability, acceptance, and appreciation.
Job Club Class is provided to help build soft skills (self-esteem, goal setting, emotions in the workplace, dealing with difficult people in the workplace, etc.).
Computer Class (basics of computer use and Word, two times per month).
Interview Skills Class (two times per month).
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Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, testing clerical skills, employer services, labor market and apprenticeship information, bonding, veterans services, resume design, interviewing skills, and job searching techniques. Career Resource Center and Internet use available.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need.
Registered Apprenticeship System provides information for individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities and for employers searching for proven strategies to develop talent and build a skilled workforce. Provides information on funding opportunities, program information, services for veterans, and links to federal resources and union websites participating in the Registered Apprenticeship System. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and complete one to six years of paid, supervised, work based training and technical instruction to become certified in the profession of their choice.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need.
Registered Apprenticeship System provides information for individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities and for employers searching for proven strategies to develop talent and build a skilled workforce. Provides information on funding opportunities, program information, services for veterans, and links to federal resources and union websites participating in the Registered Apprenticeship System. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and complete one to six years of paid, supervised, work based training and technical instruction to become certified in the profession of their choice.
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Occupation Specific Job Training
On the Job Training
Job Search/Placement
Veteran Employment Programs
WIOA Programs
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Apprenticeship Training
Educational Testing
Job Training Resource Lists
Career Counseling
Social development, social recreation, art, dance, drama, and physical education.
Education support (grades K-12) including tutoring and computer training. STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Career development (7-18 years), including non-traditional careers.
Family counseling
USDA Meal Program, nutrition education, gardening
Adolescent pregnancy 4-component prevention program for girls 9-18 years old.
Pathfinders Mentoring Program matches girls, ages 5-16, with professional women in the Omaha business community to work on academic and personal goals. Scholarships may be awarded at the end of the successful completion of high school and the Pathfinders program.
Transportation to programs.
Education support (grades K-12) including tutoring and computer training. STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Career development (7-18 years), including non-traditional careers.
Family counseling
USDA Meal Program, nutrition education, gardening
Adolescent pregnancy 4-component prevention program for girls 9-18 years old.
Pathfinders Mentoring Program matches girls, ages 5-16, with professional women in the Omaha business community to work on academic and personal goals. Scholarships may be awarded at the end of the successful completion of high school and the Pathfinders program.
Transportation to programs.
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Boys/Girls Clubs
Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Mentoring Programs
Team Sports/Leagues
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Prejob Guidance
Youth Enrichment Programs
Tutoring Services
Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, testing clerical skills, employer services, labor market and apprenticeship information, bonding, veterans services, resume design, interviewing skills, and job searching techniques. Career Resource Center and Internet use available.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need.
Registered Apprenticeship System provides information for individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities and for employers searching for proven strategies to develop talent and build a skilled workforce. Provides information on funding opportunities, program information, services for veterans, and links to federal resources and union websites participating in the Registered Apprenticeship System. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and complete one to six years of paid, supervised, work based training and technical instruction to become certified in the profession of their choice.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need.
Registered Apprenticeship System provides information for individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities and for employers searching for proven strategies to develop talent and build a skilled workforce. Provides information on funding opportunities, program information, services for veterans, and links to federal resources and union websites participating in the Registered Apprenticeship System. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and complete one to six years of paid, supervised, work based training and technical instruction to become certified in the profession of their choice.
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Occupation Specific Job Training
On the Job Training
Job Search/Placement
Veteran Employment Programs
WIOA Programs
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Apprenticeship Training
Educational Testing
Job Training Resource Lists
Career Counseling
Intensive case management program for out of school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers.
Provides the following:
-- Employment guidance and counseling through career exploration and job readiness training
-- Assistance with vocational or educational placement
-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities
-- Occupational skills training
-- Tuition assistance
-- On site tutoring
-- Leadership opportunities
-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.
Provides the following:
-- Employment guidance and counseling through career exploration and job readiness training
-- Assistance with vocational or educational placement
-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities
-- Occupational skills training
-- Tuition assistance
-- On site tutoring
-- Leadership opportunities
-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.
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Scholarships
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
General Youth Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
On the Job Training
Career Counseling
Job Search/Placement
A free service to people in need, the YWCA Lincoln and the Lincoln Goodwill have partnered to provide an array of job services and employment clothing to clients.
Program offers real world guidance for interviewing, online resources, money management, and job retention, as well as outfitting clients for employment success.
Service hours at the 5631 South 48th Street location are Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm.
Program offers real world guidance for interviewing, online resources, money management, and job retention, as well as outfitting clients for employment success.
Service hours at the 5631 South 48th Street location are Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm.
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Prejob Guidance
Work Clothing
Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, testing clerical skills, employer services, labor market and apprenticeship information, bonding, veterans services, resume design, interviewing skills, and job searching techniques. Career Resource Center and Internet use available.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need.
Registered Apprenticeship System provides information for individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities and for employers searching for proven strategies to develop talent and build a skilled workforce. Provides information on funding opportunities, program information, services for veterans, and links to federal resources and union websites participating in the Registered Apprenticeship System. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and complete one to six years of paid, supervised, work based training and technical instruction to become certified in the profession of their choice.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need.
Registered Apprenticeship System provides information for individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities and for employers searching for proven strategies to develop talent and build a skilled workforce. Provides information on funding opportunities, program information, services for veterans, and links to federal resources and union websites participating in the Registered Apprenticeship System. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and complete one to six years of paid, supervised, work based training and technical instruction to become certified in the profession of their choice.
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Occupation Specific Job Training
On the Job Training
Job Search/Placement
Veteran Employment Programs
WIOA Programs
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Apprenticeship Training
Educational Testing
Job Training Resource Lists
Career Counseling
Provides one-on-one assistance to job seekers for job searches, resume assistance, interview preparation, and employer connections. Multiple Career Fairs during the year connect job seekers with employers. Walk-ins and also pre-arranged appointments with a Career Coach are available.
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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Vocational Assessment
Benefits Screening
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Career Exploration
Prejob Guidance
Job Search/Placement
Personal Financial Counseling
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Dropout Programs
Offers a college- and career-readiness program, designed to help 18-24-year-olds in Lincoln explore and make a plan for the future, and gain the knowledge, skills, and connections to make it happen (going to college, getting a job, or starting their own business).
The eight-month program creates upward mobility for out-of-high-school young adults by preparing them to be employers, employees, and leaders. Graduates will develop fundamental, transferable life and career skills, obtain certifications and college credits, enroll in paid internship programs, and get to experience in-demand, future-forward careers. The program starts with a career exploration phase, followed by a design thinking career planning process where students will select their passion track. Once students have determined their trajectory, they will earn certifications and complete a capstone project, mentorship, and a paid internship.
Gap Year runs October-May, with mandatory workshops and classes taking place at The Bay LNK on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am-1 pm. Open Lab hours, where students can dive deep into equipment, certifications, and technology, takes place at The Bay LNK on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. Students must also complete at least two hours of Open Lab time each week.
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Career Counseling
Career Exploration
Prejob Guidance
Assists unemployed or underemployed individuals with obtaining and sustaining gainful employment. Services include: job search training, interview skills/class, resume and cover letter writing, computer class and resource center. This is also an Iowa Career Access Point, which allows clients to register for work or apply for unemployment insurance through Iowa Workforce Development.
Success in the Work Place is a class that focuses on keeping a job once you get it. The focus of this class is on seven important workplace behaviors: attitude, attendance, appearance, ambition, accountability, acceptance, and appreciation.
Job Club Class is provided to help build soft skills (self-esteem, goal setting, emotions in the workplace, dealing with difficult people in the workplace, etc.).
Computer Class (basics of computer use and Word, two times per month).
Interview Skills Class (two times per month).
Success in the Work Place is a class that focuses on keeping a job once you get it. The focus of this class is on seven important workplace behaviors: attitude, attendance, appearance, ambition, accountability, acceptance, and appreciation.
Job Club Class is provided to help build soft skills (self-esteem, goal setting, emotions in the workplace, dealing with difficult people in the workplace, etc.).
Computer Class (basics of computer use and Word, two times per month).
Interview Skills Class (two times per month).
Categories
Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Provides one-on-one assistance to job seekers for job searches, resume assistance, interview preparation, and employer connections. Multiple Career Fairs during the year connect job seekers with employers. Walk-ins and also pre-arranged appointments with a Career Coach are available.
Categories
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Vocational Assessment
Benefits Screening
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Career Exploration
Prejob Guidance
Job Search/Placement
Personal Financial Counseling
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Dropout Programs
Offers opportunities for under or unemployed persons to participate in job-focused educational programs and skill development. This program partners with Iowa Western Community College's Education 2 Employment program and focuses the program's offerings based on the career path chosen by the applicant from E2E's list of certifications. Skill development includes basic computer skills, resume preparation, a one-year license to LinkedIn Learning and interview with Council Bluffs Chamber members. Financial support available. Visit the website for information on the current certification program application.
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Computer Literacy Training Programs
Prejob Guidance
Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, testing clerical skills, employer services, labor market and apprenticeship information, bonding, veterans services, resume design, interviewing skills, and job searching techniques. Career Resource Center and Internet use available.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need.
Registered Apprenticeship System provides information for individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities and for employers searching for proven strategies to develop talent and build a skilled workforce. Provides information on funding opportunities, program information, services for veterans, and links to federal resources and union websites participating in the Registered Apprenticeship System. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and complete one to six years of paid, supervised, work based training and technical instruction to become certified in the profession of their choice.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need.
Registered Apprenticeship System provides information for individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities and for employers searching for proven strategies to develop talent and build a skilled workforce. Provides information on funding opportunities, program information, services for veterans, and links to federal resources and union websites participating in the Registered Apprenticeship System. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and complete one to six years of paid, supervised, work based training and technical instruction to become certified in the profession of their choice.
Categories
Occupation Specific Job Training
On the Job Training
Job Search/Placement
Veteran Employment Programs
WIOA Programs
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Apprenticeship Training
Educational Testing
Job Training Resource Lists
Career Counseling
Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, testing clerical skills, employer services, labor market and apprenticeship information, bonding, veterans services, resume design, interviewing skills, and job searching techniques. Career Resource Center and Internet use available.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need.
Registered Apprenticeship System provides information for individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities and for employers searching for proven strategies to develop talent and build a skilled workforce. Provides information on funding opportunities, program information, services for veterans, and links to federal resources and union websites participating in the Registered Apprenticeship System. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and complete one to six years of paid, supervised, work based training and technical instruction to become certified in the profession of their choice.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need.
Registered Apprenticeship System provides information for individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities and for employers searching for proven strategies to develop talent and build a skilled workforce. Provides information on funding opportunities, program information, services for veterans, and links to federal resources and union websites participating in the Registered Apprenticeship System. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and complete one to six years of paid, supervised, work based training and technical instruction to become certified in the profession of their choice.
Categories
Occupation Specific Job Training
On the Job Training
Job Search/Placement
Veteran Employment Programs
WIOA Programs
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Apprenticeship Training
Educational Testing
Job Training Resource Lists
Career Counseling
Assists SNAP participants in finding employment and/or training for employment. Provides gas vouchers and other supportive services for independent job search, to attend job search training, vocational training and for job retention.
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Transportation Expense Assistance
Welfare to Work Programs
Prejob Guidance
Job Search/Placement
Offers a resource center for self-help job seekers. Can also provide inter- and intra-state employment placement information, referrals to training, labor market information, job search assistance, resume assistance, and veteran employment services. Proficiency testing and testing for state employment is available.
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Workers Compensation
Job Search/Placement
Unemployment Insurance
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
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.
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Prejob Guidance
Provides part-time public service employment, training and placement services, opportunities to seniors (55 years or older), low-income women and men who live in rural Iowa.
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Prejob Guidance
Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Subsidized Employment
Job Search/Placement
Computer Literacy Training Programs