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National Farmworkers Job Program | Proteus, Inc.

Provides comprehensive support services to immigrant or refugee farm workers who are legally authorized to work in the United States, migratory, and seasonal farmworkers, including educational assistance, short-term certification programs, job training, and career placements. The program aims to address chronic seasonal unemployment and underemployment experienced by agricultural workers by helping them cover costs related to career and training programs, such as tuition, books, tools, equipment, or stipends for class attendance.

Additionally, the program offers vocational assessment, job search assistance, and professional mentoring to prepare individuals for employment opportunities, including recognition of prior professional experience and obtaining initial work experience. Proteus administers the program as a recipient of the NFJP grant through the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.

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Job Search Center | WeLIFT Job Search and Community Hub

Assists unemployed or underemployed individuals with obtaining and sustaining gainful employment. Services include: job search training, interview skills/class, resume and cover letter writing, computer class and resource center. This is also an Iowa Career Access Point, which allows clients to register for work or apply for unemployment insurance through Iowa Workforce Development.

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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Disability Related Support Services | Apace

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

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Veterans Employment and Training Services | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

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

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Employment and Training Services | AARP Foundation Senior Employment

Provides employment assistance to older job seekers 55 and older. Services include skill assessment, paid training opportunities, job search assistance, and community referrals.

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Welfare to Work Program | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

Provides FIP recipients with work experience that will enhance their work skills and increase their employment potential, while providing a service that will be of benefit to the community. Participants in Promise Jobs are assigned to work sites three days per week (or more), eight hours per day, for a maximum of six months. 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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Employment and Training Services | AARP Foundation Senior Employment

Provides employment assistance to older job seekers 55 and older. Services include skill assessment, paid training opportunities, job search assistance, and community referrals.

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Employment Assistance | Apace

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.

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Welfare to Work Program | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

Provides FIP recipients with work experience that will enhance their work skills and increase their employment potential, while providing a service that will be of benefit to the community. Participants in Promise Jobs are assigned to work sites three days per week (or more), eight hours per day, for a maximum of six months. 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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Skills Training Program | Empowerment Opportunity Center

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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WIOA | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

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.

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WIOA | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

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.

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Basic Needs Assistance Program | Second Chance Project

Provides basic needs and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness or facing other hardships. Services may include food, hotel accommodations in extreme emergency situations, safe travel back home to family by bus or train, resume building and job assistance, housing representation, eviction representation in court, and rental assistance may be available for those with eviction notices. The program may also help individuals gain fast access to essential services such as the DMV and the social security administration. 

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Cultivating Careers | Project IOWA

Serves as a bridge between underemployed workers and the employers looking for employees. Works with individuals to assist in obtaining livable wage careers with employers that will work with our participants.

Offer free career training services online and in-person. Individuals across the state of Iowa are qualified to enroll. Individuals can apply online.

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Ticket To Work | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

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Employment and Training Program | BEST

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. 

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Job Search Assistance | Des Moines Public Library

Staff from the Financial Empowerment Center and Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other resources. Walk ins welcome.

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SNAP Next Step Employment and Training Program | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

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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Disability Related Services | Mid Nebraska Individual Services

Vocational training and job placement for developmentally disabled.

Community living training.

In-home support.

Shelter workshops and integrated work environments.

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Ticket To Work | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

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Employment and Training Program | BEST

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. 

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Job Path Program | House of Compassion

Provides job-seeking and placement assistance for clients.

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WIOA Employment and Training Services | American Job Center

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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Employment and Training Services | Iowa Workforce Development - Administration Office

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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