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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
Vocational Assessment
Job Search/Placement
Supported Employment
Provides options for career exploration, training and education, resources for financial literacy and housing services.

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Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers
Financial Literacy Training
Job Search/Placement

A partnership between the U.S. Army and a cross section of corporations, companies, and public sector agencies that guarantee Soldiers an interview and possible employment after the Army. A full list of participating businesses can be found on the website, listed out by state.

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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Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Job Search/Placement
Unemployment Insurance
Work Permits
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Welfare to Work Programs
Assistance in finding education/training or employment.

Provides assistance with developing resumes, applying for jobs on-line, and utilizing Job Search through the Illinois Worknet website.

Will also cover the cost of tuition and permit testing for the CDL Certification program. This area of employment has been identified as a short-term training area with high employment opportunities at a good living wage. The program is coordinated through Richland Community College, where the training is provided. Must provide a minimum of 2 pre-hire letters from potential employers before being approved for the CDL Certification program.

Several other funding sources are available for the CDL certification. Income requirements and amount of tuition paid by Empowerment Opportunity Center varies for these programs. Please call for a prescreening and to obtain information about all CDL certification options.

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Job Search/Placement
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Employment services to residents and employers.

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Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Connects military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who have committed to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military spouses.

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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Work Permits
Job Search/Placement
Job Retraining
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
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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Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Job Search/Placement
Unemployment Insurance
Work Permits
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Welfare to Work Programs

Offers to help veterans succeed in the 21st Century Workforce. This is accomplished through three goals: maximizing veterans employment, earning, retention, and competitiveness; assuring that service members transition to quality civilian employment; and protecting the employment and reemployment rights of veterans.

Service information can be obtained by calling the local IowaWorks Center.

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Job Search/Placement
Job Retraining
Employment Related Advocacy Groups

Offers to help veterans succeed in the 21st Century Workforce. This is accomplished through three goals: maximizing veterans employment, earning, retention, and competitiveness; assuring that service members transition to quality civilian employment; and protecting the employment and reemployment rights of veterans.

Service information can be obtained by calling the local IowaWorks Center.

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Job Search/Placement
Job Retraining
Employment Related Advocacy Groups

Offers employment and training services.

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Summer Youth Employment Programs
Job Search/Placement

Provides FIP recipients with experience that will enhance their work skills and increase their employment potential, while providing a service that will benefit the community. 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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Job Search/Placement
Welfare to Work Programs
Occupation Specific Job Training

Workforce development through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Provides job training and job-seeking assistance to economically disadvantaged persons, dislocated workers, and youth.

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Occupation Specific Job Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Job Search/Placement
Job Information
General Youth Employment Programs
WIOA Programs

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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Career Counseling
Apprenticeship Training
Prejob Guidance
Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
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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Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Job Search/Placement
Unemployment Insurance
Work Permits
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Welfare to Work Programs

Provides FIP recipients with experience that will enhance their work skills and increase their employment potential, while providing a service that will benefit the community. 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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Job Search/Placement
Welfare to Work Programs
Occupation Specific Job Training

Provides a customized one-on-one training program to assist individuals in increasing their employment opportunities. Program length varies upon students' needs. Offered topics include typing, computer skills (Microsoft Word or Excel), customer service skills, resume writing and cover letters, assistance with job search, help filling out applications properly, and employment counseling.

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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Work Permits
Job Search/Placement
Job Retraining
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Unemployment Insurance

Offers to help veterans succeed in the 21st Century Workforce. This is accomplished through three goals: maximizing veterans employment, earning, retention, and competitiveness; assuring that service members transition to quality civilian employment; and protecting the employment and reemployment rights of veterans.

Service information can be obtained by calling the local IowaWorks Center.

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Job Search/Placement
Job Retraining
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Vocational, residential, and day services support and training to persons with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.

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Vocational Rehabilitation
Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Job Search/Placement
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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Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Job Search/Placement
Unemployment Insurance
Work Permits
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Welfare to Work Programs

Offers employment and training services.

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Summer Youth Employment Programs
Job Search/Placement

Provides a customized one-on-one training program to assist individuals in increasing their employment opportunities. Program length varies upon students' needs. Offered topics include typing, computer skills (Microsoft Word or Excel), customer service skills, resume writing and cover letters, assistance with job search, help filling out applications properly, and employment counseling.