The Marin Employment Connection provides employment services through a network of agencies in Marin County. It offers various services to help with job searches, including job workshops, training programs, funding for education, youth services, and services for employers and Spanish speakers. Services are free and available at the Career Resource Center, including use of computers, phones, unemployment assistance, and more. Orientation sessions provide information on all available services.

1. Welcome to the Marin Employment Connection
“DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL”
ORIENTATION
TO
SERVICES

2. The Marin Employment
Connection is a network of
agencies providing
employment & training
services in Marin County

3. Operated by the Marin County
Department of Health &
Human Services
As the recipient of Department of Labor
Workforce Investment Act Funds
with oversight by the
Marin County Workforce Investment Board

4. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
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College of Marin
Community Action Marin
Department of Rehabilitation
Employment Development Department
Health & Human Services Department
Homeward Bound of Marin
Marin County Office of Education
Marin Housing Authority
Marin Literacy Program
National Council on Aging
Redwood Empire Small Business Development Center
Tamalpais Adult & Community Education
YWCA Marin

5. INFORMATION SESSIONS
MEC ORIENTATION
- learn about all the services available
TRAINING INFORMATION SESSION
- Find out how to be eligible for training funds
PLAN TO WORK
- Develop a job search plan

6. FIRST STOP
the Career
Resource
Center

7. FREE SERVICES AT THE CAREER RESOURCE CENTER
•Job-search related use of computers, phones and office equipment
•Assistance with Unemployment Insurance filing
•Information on and referral to workshops, job search clubs, support
groups, training classes and other services
•Information about local labor markets, in-demand occupations and job
search strategies
•Information on services available through the MEC network of agencies

8. Do you need help
with your job
search?
Sign up for the
FREE job search
workshop series….

9. JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS
•Career Assessment
•Resumes
•Applications & References
•Internet Job Search
•Interviewing
•Hidden Labor Market
•Making Age an Asset in your Job Search

10. Looking for Work?
Attend one of the
on-site recruitment
sessions with local
employers
(recruitment calendar is
posted on the website)

11. NETWORKING GROUPS
•Job Club
•Marin Professionals
•Unemployed Support
Group

12. TRAINING CLASSES
•Effective Communication in
the Workplace
•Basic Computer Skills
Training
•So You Want to Start Your
Own Business

13. TRAINING FUNDS
The best way to learn about education and training opportunities
is to attend the Training Opportunities Information Session
(TOIS). Here, you will learn about the Workforce Investment Act
(WIA) and the California Training Benefits (CTB) and if you might
be eligible for these training services. The session also covers
career planning, how to research labor market information and
how to apply for training services. Sessions are the second and
fourth Tuesdays of every month, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.

14. YOUTH SERVICES
Services provided to eligible youth include:
• Tutoring, study skills training and instruction
• Alternative education
• Summer employment when linked to academic and
occupational learning
• Paid and unpaid work experience
• Occupational skills training
• Leadership development
• Supportive services
• Adult mentoring
• Follow-up services
• Comprehensive guidance and counseling

15. EMPLOYER SERVICES
• Workshops, seminars and information on a wide variety of
topics of concern to businesses
• Customized employee training programs
• Basic employment skills evaluations
• Staff available to answer employment-related questions
• CalJOBS: no-fee Internet job listing service
• Facilities for on-site recruitment
• A library of forms and publications
• Consulting services for small businesses and start-ups
• Special programs for enhancing workforce expansion efforts
• Information & presentations to laid-off employees
• Consultations for businesses considering downsizing

16. SERVICIOS PARA HISPANOHABLANTES
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servicios disponibles son:
Acceso a computadoras, Internet, fax, fotocopiadora y teléfon
Información y referencias para recursos públicos
Ayuda para llenar formularios de Seguro de Desempleo
Formularios para Seguro por Incapacidad
Biblioteca de referencias
Ayuda para llenar solicitudes de empleo
Información sobre capacitación vocacional
Ayuda para hacer un curriculum
Disponibilidad de transporte gratuito al centro
Preparación para entrevistas
Referencias a clases de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL)

17. HAY TRES FORMAS DE ACCEDER A LOS SERVICIOS
Asistir a una orientación sobre los servicios de Marin Employment
Connection, el último viernes de cada mes en el Connection Center de Marin
Health & Wellness Campus, ubicado en 3240 Kerner Boulevard en San Rafael.
Las orientaciones comienzan a las 3:30 p.m. y terminan a las 4:30 p.m.
Para inscribirse llame al (415) 473-4300.
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Venir a Marin Employment Connection en 120 North Redwood Drive en
San Rafael, un miércoles o viernes entre las 9:30 a.m. y las 12:30 p.m. y
hablar con un consejero hispanohablante.
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Llamar a una de nuestras consejeras hispanohablantes para obtener más
información:
Annabelle Travis
(415) 473-3354
Darlene Flores-Provencio (415) 507-2138

18. Marin Employment
Connection
120 North Redwood Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
Located just off Smith
Ranch Road
A free shuttle runs to and
from the Marin Employment
Connection
and the San Rafael Transit
Center

19. www.MarinEmployment.org
Call 415.473.3300