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Vocational training and job placement for developmentally disabled.

Community living training.

In-home support.

Shelter workshops and integrated work environments.

Helps youth and young adults obtain full time sustainable employment at livable wages. In this process, if training/schooling is needed to reach this goal, the program can assist with tuition for schooling and job placement. Provides supportive services such as transportation, childcare assistance, and required materials for schooling.

Other services offered include placement in Paid Work Experience (temporary work up to 350 hours) and  On-The-Job training employer subsidy program (permanent full-time work).

Employment agency for job seekers with developmental disabilities.

Career planning, job placement, and ongoing support and consultation to employee and employer.

Provides community based day services, residential supports, and respite services.

Diversity training to employers on working with people experiencing developmental disabilities.

Offers job seekers a way to find rapid employment in a wide range of blue-collar industries including construction, manufacturing and logistics, waste and recycling, and hospitality. Workers get paid by the day.

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. 

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

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.

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, career guidance, and assistance with obtaining work permits for individuals who require official authorization to work.

Provides employment and training services for adults. 

Also offers summer youth employment programs that offer government-subsidized job opportunities in the public and private sectors for youth aged 14 to 21 from low-income families. Eligible participants must meet federal poverty income guidelines, possess a Social Security card, have legal authorization to work in the United States, and, if under 17, obtain a work permit. Registration is required during the spring application period.

Offers a platform for veterans to translate military careers into skills based profiles that are used and understood by employers. Services include resume preparation, an interview feature that allows vets to practice interviewing skills and a chance to search and apply for jobs from partner employers.

All services are offered online through the Major Talent website.

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.

Provides a Veteran's Employment Specialist to assist with coordinating counseling, testing, and identifying training and employment opportunities for veterans.

Vocational training and job placement for developmentally disabled.

Community living training.

In-home support.

Shelter workshops and integrated work environments.

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

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.

Provides a bathroom, everyday essentials (such as food, water, blankets, clothing and hygiene items) and access to a caseworker to help those that are homeless rebuild their lives. Also provides clients with access to computer stations, phone booths and chargers, job assistance and housing navigation.

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.

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.

Vocational training and job placement for developmentally disabled.

Community living training.

In-home support.

Shelter workshops and integrated work environments.