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Offers a variety of services for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness, gives guests a safe place to be during the day with heating and cooling. Services include: Computer Learning Center, Referrals to community resources, job search assistance, life skills training, assistance with rental applications, and emergency clothing vouchers.


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Prejob Guidance
Public Internet Access Sites
Clothing Vouchers
Homeless Drop In Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Life Skills Education

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

Computer resource room open to career seekers for assisted job search.

Information on job fairs, workshops, and adult education.

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Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Career Counseling
Apprenticeship Training
Job Search/Placement

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.

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Financial Literacy Training
Tutoring Services
Prejob Guidance
Housing Search Assistance
School System Advocacy
Job Search/Placement

Provides comprehensive support services to promote 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 such as rsum writing and interviewing techniques; and referrals to appropriate supportive agencies.

Additional services include financial assistance for childcare and transportation. The program also supports displaced homemakers and displaced workers by offering vocational assessment, career readiness workshops, job training, job search assistance, and referrals for other specific needs to help them prepare for, find, and retain employment.

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Prejob Guidance
Displaced Homemaker Employment Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Career Counseling
Help neighbors increase employment success and economic self-sufficiency through adult education, language classes, resume writing and interview skills, job placement, and financial workshops.

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Adult Basic Education
Financial Literacy Training
English as a Second Language
Prejob Guidance

Provides customized training, education, community resources and connectivity, as well as a mentor for those served working to become self-sufficient. Participants will be preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce and secure employment with a livable wage. The program targets specific skills and benchmarks around employment preparation, healthy relationships at home and work, financial literacy, and career readiness to work toward employment or preparation for employment in a desired position.

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Financial Literacy Training
Career Counseling
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
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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Prejob Guidance
Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Assistance with job searching, online applications, resume writing, practice interviews, and one on one assistance.

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.

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Financial Literacy Training
Prejob Guidance

Provides in-house and community based opportunities for those struggling with a disability, empowering them to work on their life goals and become more active in their community.

Offers assistance with money skills training, using public transportation in the community, learning community safety skills, choosing appropriate clothing, filling out job applications, and practicing interviewing skills.

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Prejob Guidance
Prevocational Training
Life Skills Education
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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Prejob Guidance
Career Counseling
Vocational Assessment
Computer Literacy Training Programs

8-month workforce skill and career accelerator program designed for young adults (ages 18-24) to help them make a plan for their future.

Utilizes a structured cohort model to help explore career and industry opportunities and select a pathway, earn certifications, complete projects or build a portfolio with an industry-specific mentor, and get real job experience. Young adults develop the skills and relationships needed to succeed in higher education, the workforce, or entrepreneurship.

Offers a Future Ready Track program, providing one-on-one mentorship in which young adults gain industry insights, develop essential life and career skills, learn directly from professionals, and have the chance to secure paid internships. Scholarships may be available for those who qualify.

Help neighbors increase employment success and economic self-sufficiency through adult education, language classes, resume writing and interview skills, job placement, and financial workshops.

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Adult Basic Education
Financial Literacy Training
English as a Second Language
Prejob Guidance

Provides comprehensive support services to promote 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 such as rsum writing and interviewing techniques; and referrals to appropriate supportive agencies.

Additional services include financial assistance for childcare and transportation. The program also supports displaced homemakers and displaced workers by offering vocational assessment, career readiness workshops, job training, job search assistance, and referrals for other specific needs to help them prepare for, find, and retain employment.

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Prejob Guidance
Displaced Homemaker Employment Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Career Counseling
Transition program serves those who are attending Optional Education high school credit or GED classes, and are interested in exploring further education options. A full range of career services are offered including self assessment and career exploration; resumes, cover letters, and interviewing practice; job search techniques; training in employer expectations; job placement assistance; and transition-to-college assistance.

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Career Counseling
Prejob Guidance
Career Exploration
People requiring services are asked to call and inquire about the status of the services required. The Food Stamp Employment and Training Program (FSET) provides employment and training services for the purpose of enhancing the participant's employability. Services include an assessment, job search assistance, basic education (high school completion, English as a second language, and adult basic education); this program also pays expenses for transportation and child care for participants.
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.

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
Scholarships
Prejob Guidance
Veteran Employment Programs
WIOA Programs
Job Search/Placement
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Career Counseling
General Youth Employment Programs
On the Job Training
Educational Testing
Apprenticeship Training
Job Training Resource Lists

Health education and training to participants, health and social service providers, and the community at large. Includes nutrition education, infant CPR, breastfeeding, and pregnancy education.

Courses related to maternal/child health, anger management, intimate partner violence, healthy relationships, money management, job readiness, and more.

Community meetings quarterly that address key issues that impact infant mortality.

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Nutrition Education
Financial Literacy Training
CPR Instruction
Prejob Guidance
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
General Health Education Programs
Anger Management
Breastfeeding Support Programs
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
Students learn effective job search techniques, resume writing, and how to interview and dress appropriately.

Provides an array of job services and employment clothing to clients, at no cost.

Program offers guidance for interviewing, online resources, money management, and job retention, as well as outfitting clients for employment success.

The HUB serves unconnected youth/young adults ages 16-24. Unconnected youth are defined as young adults who are living without permanent family support and have any of the following lived experience: pregnant/parenting, homeless or near homeless, foster care, juvenile probation, runaway or human trafficking/exploitation or are unconnected from their family of origin for any reason. The HUB has focused on providing programming support and services in the areas of education, employment, and empowerment.

Education: The HUB provides programming at Lincoln High for students that are credit deficient, struggling with truancy. These supports and services are aimed to assist students with staying in school and successfully moving closer to the goal of graduation. The HUB recognizes that traditional school does not work for everyone, so we also provide free GED prep classes (ages 16-24) and remove barriers to accessing GED testing.

Employ: The HUB assists participants in developing job skills through connections to volunteer opportunities, access to resources for job searching and supports once employment has been secured.

Empower: Concrete supports are imperative to navigate the transition to adulthood. The HUB empowers participants to advocate for themselves, assists with learning supports and resources and provides additional caring adults in the lives of participants. The HUB assists young people to determine the supports and services available and ensure that a customized system of supports is assembled. Assistance available to young adults includes connection to a Peer Support Specialist, access to emergency needs-based funds, youth eviction prevention programming, connection to housing supports and resources, financial literacy and budgeting assistance through Central Access Navigation and Community Outreach Housing Specialist.

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School Based Teen Parent/Pregnant Teen Programs
Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

Strives to assist adults 17 years of age or older in acquiring knowledge and skills necessary to earn a GED, to improve English language skills, and to transition to higher educational or vocational training. Services offered:

- Adult Basic Educational Services.

- Citizenship Services.

- English as a Second Language (ESL) Services.

- GED Services.

- Project VITAL (Adult Literacy Services).

- Workforce Services.

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Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Prejob Guidance
Tutoring Services
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education