ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER Yuma Private Industry Council, Inc. Career Resource Center Somerton Career Center MLK Youth Career Center 3834 W. 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 (928) 329-0990 (877) US2-JOBS(Toll Free) (928) 329-6466 (TTY) Open Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 663 E. Main Street Somerton, AZ 85350 (928) 627-9396 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5 :00 pm 300 S. 13th Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 (928) 783-9347 Open Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Fridays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
WHAT IS THE ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER? One-Stop Centers are a single point-of-entry to services and programs that prepares individuals for employment. The center brings together various organizations and agencies, both public and private for the benefit of both employers and job seekers; Department of Economic Security, TANF Services, Rehabilitation, Veterans services, job training programs and community college programs. The ultimate goal of the Center is to provide individuals with the necessary tools to secure positions that will enable them to be self sufficient. 2
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ON YOUR EMPLOYMENT JOURNEY The following services are offered at the Career Resource Center operated by the Yuma Private Industry Council, such as: Core Services (Do-it-yourself) Intensive Services (Staff-assisted) 3
CORE SERVICES (DO-IT-YOURSELF) Employment services registration www.azjobconnection.gov Career Counseling Work Opportunity & Welfare to Work Tax Credits (WOTC) Labor market information File for unemployment online www.azui.com 4
CORE SERVICES (DO-IT-YOURSELF) CONTINUED: Access to electronic job information & openings (Internet) Local employment listings (Job board) Core workshops such as: * Microsoft Power Point Workshops * Microsoft Word Workshops * Microsoft Excel Workshops * Computer Basics Workshops * Orientation/Registration Workshop 5
CORE SERVICES (DO-IT-YOURSELF) CONTINUED: 20 computer stations for job search or educational activities Assistive Technology Resources Software programs such as Winway (Resume program & Interviewing video clip), Microsoft Word (Resume templates) Mavis Beacon (Typing tutor & testing formats) 6
CORE SERVICES (DO-IT-YOURSELF) CONTINUED: Our staff can critique your resume Internet based assessments A variety of literature and videos on various career related topics such as; management training, self employment, delivering customer service, interviewing tips and techniques, and much more All provided to the general public without a fee 7
INTENSIVE SERVICES (STAFF ASSISTED SERVICES) REQUIRES REGISTRATION AND FOLLOW-UP SERVICES Test of Adult Basic Education Life Skills Workshops 8
INTENSIVE SERVICES CONTINUED Individual or Group Counseling Career Planning Work Experience GED preparation and Adult Basic Education Classes (through partner agencies) 9
TRAINING SERVICES REQUIRES REGISTRATION & FOLLOW-UP SERVICES For a complete list of training providers log on to this website: www.azjobconnection.gov 10
YOUTH SERVICES REQUIRES REGISTRATION & FOLLOW-UP SERVICES If you are between the ages of 14 to 21 years old, you might qualify to receive services such as; Academic enrichment Career planning Work experience Leadership development Occupational skills training 11
ELIGIBILITY The education and job training programs are funded through the Workforce Investment Act (W.I.A.). There is no charge for these programs, but unfortunately, not everyone who applies is able to participate because of limited federal funding. Enrollment is determined by several factors such as: Ability to benefit Commitment level Identify need Past work history Income criteria 12
YOU COULD BE A DISLOCATED WORKER! If you have been permanently laid off or terminated through no fault of your own, or If you are a displaced homemaker (Please speak with one of our Customer Service Associates for further information) 13
INTERESTED IN INTENSIVE OR TRAINING SERVICES? If you are interested in intensive or training services after this orientation, you will meet with an eligibility worker to fill out several forms and provide requested documentation. You may also be scheduled for an registration appointment. You will then continue with the assessment process, which includes the following: Test of Adult Basic Education (Reading, Math, Language). Comprehensive assessment. Core Level Workshop are optional. Eligibility criteria does not guarantee program enrollment. 14
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL The high school offers at-risk students from age 16 to 21 a flexible, workfocused way to earn their high school diploma Days/hours of operation: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. 15
LOCAL ONE STOP PARTNERS DES Employment Services & Veterans Representative Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (PPEP)- Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers Job Corps 16
Thank you for visiting our web orientation. To commence services, please call us and speak with one of our customer service representatives at (928) 329-0990 or email us at: CareerResCtr@ypic.com 17