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Vocational, residential, and day services support and training to persons with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.

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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Vocational Rehabilitation
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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Occupation Specific Job Training
Job Search/Placement
Welfare to Work 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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Work Permits
Job Retraining
Unemployment Insurance
Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

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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Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Job Search/Placement
Job Retraining

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

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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Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Job Search/Placement
Job Retraining
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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Welfare to Work Programs
Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
Transportation Expense Assistance
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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Job Search/Placement
Prevocational Training
Supported Employment
Vocational Assessment
Employment services to residents and employers.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Job Search/Placement

Offers employment and training services.

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Job Search/Placement
Summer Youth Employment Programs

Offers an employment program for adults that are neurodiverse. Each client develops their own individualized program plan based on needs and skills. Services include resume and cover letter building assistance, job shadowing, job search assistance, mock interviews and training in specific fields using virtual reality. Once a client finds a job, a Job Coach will work with them to ensure a smooth transition and continued support.

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Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
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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Welfare to Work Programs
Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Assistance in finding education/training or employment.

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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Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Job Search/Placement
Job Retraining

Provides information about job vacancies, career options, and employment offers. Services include job search assistance, interview training, referrals to other job training programs or support services. For a small fee, business may receive assistance with recruiting new employees, training employees, and connecting to information for managing a business.

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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Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Job Search/Placement
Job Retraining

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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Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Job Search/Placement
Job Retraining

Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans and seniors, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), a Welfare to Work program, proficiency testing and career guidance. Also issues work permits.

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

Vocational training and job placement for developmentally disabled.

Community living training.

In-home support.

Shelter workshops and integrated work environments.

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Disability Related Center Based Employment
Attendant Services for People With Disabilities
Job Search/Placement
Vocational Rehabilitation
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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Work Permits
Job Retraining
Unemployment Insurance
Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Assistance in finding education/training or employment.

Offers to assist youth who are former wards of the state to prevent them from becoming homeless or assist with other issues of homelessness which are a result of being released from the state's foster care system. Program is contracted through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.