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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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).

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.

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.

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.

Provides job-seeking and placement assistance for clients.

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

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.

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.

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

Assists Latinos in finding community programs that meet their needs.

Assistance with employment, housing, and immigration needs. Information and referral. Interpretation and translation services.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.