4. Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.Voice Caller: 1-(800) 828-1140
5. Agenda Workforce Investment ActOverview Employment Transition Center Overview Services Networking Job Clubs Workforce Partners Next Steps
6. Connecting job seekers and employers to build a world class workforce in the region through community partnerships.
7. Workforce Investment Act of 1998 Establishes a national workforce preparation and employment system (America's Workforce Network) to meet the needs of businesses, job seekers and those who want to further their careers. The “One-Stop” Center was created to facilitate streamlining of services applicable to the job seeker. Includes customers (job seekers) who have disabilities. Administered by the Governor, State Workforce Investment Boards, Local (or regional) Workforce Investment Boards.
8. The Role of the Employment Transition Center (ETC) Opened in March 2009. Specializes in serving “Dislocated Workers”.
9. 3 Levels of Service Level I: Self or “Core” Service Level II: Intensive or “One-On-One” Service Level III: Training Support
10. Core Services Anything that job seekers can do on their own. These services are free and universally accessible to the general public. However, each customer is requested to register online for potential job matching. www.vawc.virginia.gov
11. Core Services Computer Use Internet Access Free Local Faxing Copying Resume and Interviewing Guides Info on Other Community and Partner Resources Job Listings Reference Publications Financial Aid Information Labor Market Information (LMI) Unemployment Insurance Information
12. Intensive “One-On-One” Services The career case managers provide individual career guidance to help create re-employment plans to meet YOUR specific needs. One size does not fit all, so an individualized approach is used to assist each person in tailoring their employment plan.
13. “He who fails to plan, plans to fail.” “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
14. One-On-One Support Services(Including, But Not Limited To) Career Guidance Career Planning Job Clubs Networking Skills Assessment Job Search Assistance Resume Development Interviewing Assistance Training Information One Year of Follow Up
15. Examples of Activities Job clubs for networking and peer support Job search and life skills workshops and seminars Job fairs or recruitment fairs/information sessions Financial guidance Register for in-house or off-site internet or computer literacy classes
30. Some Workforce Partners Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) Clearpoint Financial Solutions J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Public Schools/Adult Ed. United Way & Other CBOs VA. Dept. for the Blind & Vision Impaired Economic Development Depts. Dept. of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) Dept. of Social Services (DSS) John Tyler Community College AARP Chambers of Commerce Senior Connections Job Corps Urban League of Greater Richmond
31. Resource Workforce Centers 4060 Innslake Dr., Glen Allen, VA. 23060 5410 Williamsburg Rd., Sandston, VA. 23150 7333 White Pine Rd., Richmond, VA. 23237 6301 Midlothian Tpk., Richmond, VA. 23225 2300 N. Lombardy St., Richmond, VA. 23220 8093 Elm Dr. (VEC/TAA), Mechanicsville, VA. 23111
32. Next Steps Complete Assessment Summary Justification form using your career scope results and LMI tools. Submit to ETC Case Managers NO EARLIER THAN ONE WEEK. Case Manager will subsequently contact you in order to schedule first appointment.
