Job
Readiness
Many resources are available at
OIC and are provided to serve our customers in order to
prepare them for work. In addition, as a WorkSource
Partner we have access to multiple community resources.
Staff work hand-in-hand with other partners to connect
customers with WorkSource resources. A customer can walk
in and get assistance on:
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How to fill out a job application |
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Learn how to write resumes |
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Learn interview
techniques |
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Conduct job search |
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Obtain labor market
information |
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Participate in career
development workshops |
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Unemployment campuses |
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Access jobs through
Internet |
Skills and Abilities
Assessment
For those interested in job
placement, staff gather relevant information through
both formal and informal methods:
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Work and educational history, including
country of origin, if applicable |
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Work skills, occupational aptitudes,
interests, and employment goals |
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Level of oral/writing
skills in English and Spanish, and computer
skills |
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Other support and
service needs such as child care, tools,
financial aid |
Our staff use a wide range of
assessment instruments to track skills acquisition in
four competency areas : Job Readiness Skills, Work Ethic
Skills, Occupational Skills, and Basic Skills. It is
important to stress that our assessment will be an
ongoing process. Assessments will be used in the
development and modifications of each customer’s
Individual Employment Plan (IEP).
Educational Skills Training
Varieties of Supportive Services may be provided to
participants enrolled in Work Experience activities,
Classroom Training or On-the-Job Training.
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Computer Training |
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Vocational Training |
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Literacy Programs -
GED/ ESL/ U.S. Civics |
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