RESOURCE

Is Primarily Funded Through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), the

U.S. Department of Labor

Be Ready to Compete!

From the movie “Fun With Dick & Jane”

Resource Workforce Centers Are Equal Opportunity Programs/Employers (EOE)

Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Voice Caller: 1-(800) 828-1140

Agenda

• Workforce Investment Act Overview• Employment Transition Center Overview• Services• Networking• Job Clubs• Workforce Partners• Next Steps

Connecting job seekers and employers to build a world class workforce in the region through community partnerships.

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.

The Role of the Employment Transition Center (ETC)

• Opened in March 2009.• Specializes in serving “Dislocated Workers”.

3 Levels of Service

• Level I: Self or “Core” Service• Level II: Intensive or “One-On-One” Service• Level III: Training Support

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

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

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.

“He who fails to plan, plans to fail.”

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

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

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

Training Support

• Our primary goal is to help you obtain gainful employment as soon as possible.

• WIA Training support is an investment.• There are several factors that can influence an

individual training request.o Labor Market Information (LMI)o Skill aptitude and interest compatibilityo Cost of trainingo State-approved vendor

Training Support

• Training assistance is contingent upon the availability of funding!

• Training is not approved until you receive a written contract!

• NO EXCEPTIONS!

Assessments & Tools

• Career Scope• Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)• Myers-Briggs Test• O-Net• RichmondJobNet.com

Networking

Networking

• Peer support• Broaden contact base and extend pipelines to

targeted employers• Information sharing

Networking

• Face-to-faceo Virginia Career Network (VCN)o St. Michael’s JAMo Needle’s Eye Ministrieso Career Prospectors

• Onlineo LinkedIn.como MeetUp.como Facebook.como Twitter.com

Job Clubs

Benefits• Peer support • Information sharing• Member-driven• Leadership roles

encouraged!

Some Job Clubs Here• Omega• Number 1• Pay It Forward

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

Resource Workforce Centers

1. 4060 Innslake Dr., Glen Allen, VA. 230602. 5410 Williamsburg Rd., Sandston, VA. 231503. 7333 White Pine Rd., Richmond, VA. 232374. 6301 Midlothian Tpk., Richmond, VA. 232255. 2300 N. Lombardy St., Richmond, VA. 232206. 8093 Elm Dr. (VEC/TAA), Mechanicsville, VA.

23111

Next Steps

1. Complete Assessment Summary Justification form using your career scope results and LMI tools.

2. Submit to ETC Case Managers NO EARLIER THAN ONE WEEK.

3. Case Manager will subsequently contact you in order to schedule first appointment.

ETC Contact Info

• Telephone: (804) 273-6260• Fax: (804) 273-6272• Mailing Address:

4060 Innslake Dr., Glen Allen, VA. 23060

Any Questions??