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Employment and Training Services | Quad City Area Labor Management Council
Employment services including resume service and counseling.
Change is an Inside Job program provides people with the skills necessary to change the way they are living their lives through a series of videos and workbook sessions.
Conflict resolutions and collaborative negotiations.
Victim impact panel for first time DUI offenders.
Employment services including resume service and counseling.
Change is an Inside Job program provides people with the skills necessary to change the way they are living their lives through a series of videos and workbook sessions.
Conflict resolutions and collaborative negotiations.
Victim impact panel for first time DUI offenders.
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Career Services | Heartland Workforce Solutions
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.
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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Education Services | DMACC Student and Community Resources
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 résumé 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.
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 résumé 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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SNAP Next Step Employment and Training Program | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
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Women's Advocacy Groups | Justice For Wives Foundation
Offers support services aimed to empower women including: health education, vocational training, and information on community resources
Offers support services aimed to empower women including: health education, vocational training, and information on community resources
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Careers and Employability Services | Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families
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SNAP Next Step Employment and Training Program | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
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Immigrant and Refugee Services | Quad City Alliance for Immigrants & Refugees
Member-based organization for individuals and organizations interested in community issues related to refugees and immigrants. Meets unfulfilled needs of immigrants and refugees in the Quad Cities, such as english as a second language.
Can assist with applying for resources in Illinois, including SNAP, Medicare/Medicaid, SEAP, etc.
Can help you apply for up to $500 to pay for DACA renewal fees.
Offers financial assistance to those that qualify.
Member-based organization for individuals and organizations interested in community issues related to refugees and immigrants. Meets unfulfilled needs of immigrants and refugees in the Quad Cities, such as english as a second language.
Can assist with applying for resources in Illinois, including SNAP, Medicare/Medicaid, SEAP, etc.
Can help you apply for up to $500 to pay for DACA renewal fees.
Offers financial assistance to those that qualify.
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Youth Development Programs | HUB, The - Central Point for Young Adults
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.
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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Connections Center | Rockford Rescue Mission Ministries
Assists unhoused and underprepared job seekers with a path to secure housing and gainful employment. Job readiness services include education and skills assessment, soft skills training, computer literacy, adult literacy courses and tutoring, money management, GED preparation, and interview training from a holistic perspective.
Assists unhoused and underprepared job seekers with a path to secure housing and gainful employment. Job readiness services include education and skills assessment, soft skills training, computer literacy, adult literacy courses and tutoring, money management, GED preparation, and interview training from a holistic perspective.
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Job Search Center | WeLIFT Job Search and Community Hub
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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Employment and Training Services | Nebraska Department of Labor
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.
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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Adult Education | Sauk Valley Community College
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.
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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Goodwill Pathways | Goodwill Industries, Inc., Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa
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.
A team of navigators works to match individuals served by this program with companies/agencies who are hiring in the Omaha metro, Council Bluffs, and Fremont areas.
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.
A team of navigators works to match individuals served by this program with companies/agencies who are hiring in the Omaha metro, Council Bluffs, and Fremont areas.
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Workforce and Innovation Opportunity Act Program | C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation
Provides activities designed to increase employment, retention, earnings, and skills in the American workforce.
Provides guidance with job readiness, job search, work-based learning, and classroom training needed to secure and retain employment and become self-sufficient.
Works on assisting out-of-school and in-school youth prepare for employment and postsecondary education opportunities, attain educational and/or skills training credentials, and secure employment with career/promotional opportunities.
Provides activities designed to increase employment, retention, earnings, and skills in the American workforce.
Provides guidance with job readiness, job search, work-based learning, and classroom training needed to secure and retain employment and become self-sufficient.
Works on assisting out-of-school and in-school youth prepare for employment and postsecondary education opportunities, attain educational and/or skills training credentials, and secure employment with career/promotional opportunities.
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Education Services | DMACC Student and Community Resources
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 résumé 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.
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 résumé 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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Educational Courses | Charles Drew Health Center, Inc.
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.
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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Workplace Readiness Program | Salt and Light
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.
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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Community Support Services (Voucher Program) | Uniquely Yours Stability Support
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Employment and Training Services | American Job Center - Lincoln
Offers employment services, including access to computers/internet for employment purposes. Assistance provided to individuals with job search, filing unemployment insurance, resumes, and cover letters. Access to partner agencies in the American Job Center include One Stop Employment Solutions/Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) job training, Experience Works, Department of Labor Office, Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation, Goodwill/YWCA Job Outfitters, and Adult Basic Education.
One Stop Employment Solutions offers job training for adult and those unemployed due to layoffs or business closing and displaced homemakers through assistance with post-secondary education, on-the-job training, work experience, and career guidance.
Nebraska Department of Labor offers employment and training services for workers, job seekers, and businesses in the building, with many services also offered through self-service electronic access. Services to job seekers include, but are not limited to: assessment of skill levels; career guidance; job search assistance; workshops; job referral and placement assistance; and reemployment services offered through the NEres program. Services offered to employers include, but are not limited to: referral of job seekers to job openings; matching job requirements with job seeker experience; assistance with special recruitment needs; analyzing hard-to-fill job orders; assistance with job restructuring; and industry counseling and guidance.
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation assists people with disabilities in preparing for, finding, and keeping jobs. Helps businesses recruit, train, and retrain employees with disabilities. Through this "dual client" approach, the agency assists individuals with injuries, illness, or impairments achieve competitive employment and increased independence, and assists business owners and employers through full services business consultation on a variety of business an disability-related areas. Every other Thursday 8:30 am-11:30 am.
Experience Works administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). See separate listing for more information.
Offers employment services, including access to computers/internet for employment purposes. Assistance provided to individuals with job search, filing unemployment insurance, resumes, and cover letters. Access to partner agencies in the American Job Center include One Stop Employment Solutions/Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) job training, Experience Works, Department of Labor Office, Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation, Goodwill/YWCA Job Outfitters, and Adult Basic Education.
One Stop Employment Solutions offers job training for adult and those unemployed due to layoffs or business closing and displaced homemakers through assistance with post-secondary education, on-the-job training, work experience, and career guidance.
Nebraska Department of Labor offers employment and training services for workers, job seekers, and businesses in the building, with many services also offered through self-service electronic access. Services to job seekers include, but are not limited to: assessment of skill levels; career guidance; job search assistance; workshops; job referral and placement assistance; and reemployment services offered through the NEres program. Services offered to employers include, but are not limited to: referral of job seekers to job openings; matching job requirements with job seeker experience; assistance with special recruitment needs; analyzing hard-to-fill job orders; assistance with job restructuring; and industry counseling and guidance.
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation assists people with disabilities in preparing for, finding, and keeping jobs. Helps businesses recruit, train, and retrain employees with disabilities. Through this "dual client" approach, the agency assists individuals with injuries, illness, or impairments achieve competitive employment and increased independence, and assists business owners and employers through full services business consultation on a variety of business an disability-related areas. Every other Thursday 8:30 am-11:30 am.
Experience Works administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). See separate listing for more information.
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Employment and Training Services | National Able Network
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Workplace Readiness Program | Salt and Light
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.
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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Workforce Development | inCOMMON Community Development
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Education and Referrals | Safe Haven Community Center
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.
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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SNAP Next Step Employment and Training Program | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
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