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211 West Church Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Provides job-seeking and placement assistance for clients.
360 East Marietta Street, Decatur, IL 62521
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.
3420 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701
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.
4223 Center Street, Omaha, NE 68105
Assists all refugees; provides programs for ESL, transportation, cultural orientation, and employment. Helps refugees learn to live and work in the United States.
Services include:
- Employment skills class
- Interpreters available to go with refugees to medical appointments or hospitals
- Coordinates health and human services, ESL classes, housing with OHA, citizenship, drivers' licenses and classes, etc.
- Job placement for refugees
-- Refugee resettlement from another country to Omaha and Lincoln
- Support groups
- Youth programming
4433 South 70th Street, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68516
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.
217 West 5th Street, Spencer, IA 51301
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.
810 West 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061
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.
680 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Dubuque, IA 52001
Provides a Veteran's Employment Specialist to assist with coordinating counseling, testing, and identifying training and employment opportunities for veterans.
505A Broadway, Suite 300, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
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.
107 North 7th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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.
165 West Burlinton Avenue, Burlington, IA 52601
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.
4425 South 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68107
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.
330 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Provides a Veteran's Employment Specialist to assist with coordinating counseling, testing, and identifying training and employment opportunities for veterans.
2319 East War Memorial Drive, Peoria, IL 61614
Provides a youth mentoring program for youth, ages 12-17, workshops and activities to explore career opportunities, and job search assistance through Goodwill’s Employment Services Program.
221 West 16th, Falls City, NE 68355
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.
300 West Broadway, Suite 13, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Provides a voluntary program for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to assist with skill development and employment. Services include job search support, structured job search activities, and classroom training, which includes computer literacy instruction to help participants learn or improve their skills in using computers, hardware, and various software applications.
2222 Binney Street, Omaha, NE 68110
Job training and placement program, with up to 9 months of intensive job training and personal development.
504 Highway 39 North, Denison, IA 51442
Provides a Veteran's Employment Specialist to assist with coordinating counseling, testing, and identifying training and employment opportunities for veterans.
1412 US 45 N, Eldorado, IL 62930
Provides job readiness skill building programs, job development services, job follow-along supports, and works with the Department of Rehabilitation to find and retain jobs.
3420 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701
Provides a Veteran's Employment Specialist to assist with coordinating counseling, testing, and identifying training and employment opportunities for veterans.
3737 25th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
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.
2507 Schneider Avenue, Auburn, NE 68305
Vocational, residential, and day services support and training to persons with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.
303 South 14th Street, Seward, NE 68434
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.
Online Only, Omaha, NE 68111
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.
1700 South 1st Avenue, Suite 11B, Iowa City, IA 52240
Provides a voluntary program for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to assist with skill development and employment. Services include job search support, structured job search activities, and classroom training, which includes computer literacy instruction to help participants learn or improve their skills in using computers, hardware, and various software applications.