Career exploration and development of Fire Fighting and EMS careers.

Provides the opportunity to get assistance with issues related to parenting, to apply for needed benefits (including possible help with rent and/or utilities), to participate in a job training program with the goal of employment, and to discuss with a case manager a plan for family success with a professional social worker. Service may include assistance with becoming a foster or adoptive parent.

Provides adult education, college transition preparation, GED preparation, basic academic skills enhancement for employment and training, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and preparation for the US citizenship exam.

Provides 7-week workshops to train and certify participants in the construction trade. Equipment is supplied. Classes are taught in English and Spanish. The workshops are offered three times a year.

Offers assistance with searching for and maintaining employment for those with disabilities. Services include assessments of work skills, job seeking skills, assistance with resume writing and interviewing, computer training, career exploration, job placement assistance, job coaching and assistance with making arrangements for special needs in the workplace. A community-based work experience can be offered in conjunction with this program. Provides information to potential employers on ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and other topics important for hiring persons with disabilities.

Provides a vocational outreach specialist network with employers and consumers to assist with the appropriate career opportunities. DCRC will work with consumers on developing a resume and other job-seeking skills to help provide a variety of employment-related training and support, and continue to provide support following employment. DCRC will also provide employers with technology and technological support resources to facilitate communication with deaf employees.

Provides vouchers for work related or education related essential services and/or items such as: tools, equipment, uniforms, testing for licenses, job readiness, job/technical training, GED preparation, books, car insurance, and gas/bus fare. May assist with various other needs related to maintaining or gaining employment at the agency's discretion.

Helps those minorities who are age 55 or older and of low income to improve the quality of their lives by obtaining paid employment and training. Individuals are placed in local non-profit agencies. Also will help in matters pertaining to housing information, health promotion and advocacy by giving referrals/suggestions as needed. Participants may be eligible for up to 4 years of employment.

Offers short-term training to update or teach new job skills for in-demand careers.

Provides a job training program that focuses on building skills to retain employment. Skill areas include customer service, inventory management, running a cash register, building confidence and a work ethic. Specific training in food service, product delivery service, and providing community services to populations in need.

Offers education support assistance, access to community resources, financial management sessions, mentorship, and substance abuse prevention support.

The Clothes That Work education program includes a series of classes and workshops designed to equip both job seekers and newly employed with the knowledge and skills that lead to personal growth and employment success. Curriculum was created by a team of area professionals who specialize in workforce development and education.

Provides career counseling and referrals to information and guidance for individuals seeking training and employment services.

Offers a free 4 week program focused on training individuals seeking employment in the culinary industry. Includes career counseling and connections to employment along with a variety of supportive services.

Provides general counseling services and career/academic guidance to students.

Offers short-term training to update or teach new job skills for in-demand careers. Careers may include: - Bookkeeping. - CDL. - CNC. - CompTIA. - HVAC. - IT. - LPN. - Medical Assistant. - Medical Coding/Billing. - STNA. - Welding. - And others.

Works with clients and employers to help those wanting to increase their job-finding skills or to find additional work. Staff will help the client look for a job but do not directly provide jobs. Service includes job readiness activities such as resume writing, interviewing skills and techniques, networking, being organized, review of job keeping skills and professional development. Can help with removing barriers such as identification or birth certificate replacement (secondary to becoming a client). Maintains lists of upcoming career fairs. Employers frequently address the group.

Provides one-on-one financial coaching and counseling, group-based and individual financial education services, group-based and individual job readiness training, soft-skills development, financial education and referrals, and access to public benefits applications.

Provides a program to help recently-discharged veterans make a successful transition from military life to civilian life. The program is peer-guided in connecting transitioning service members to community-specific resources at their desired location. While being involved in this program veterans are able to request monetary assistance with housing, utilities, food, and clothing.

Offers co-educational career programs to youth ages 14 to 20. The programs focus on career and vocational exploration in partnership with area businesses.

Offers an intensive certification program designed with a culturally competent approach to prepare individuals for the increasing local demand for qualified customer service associates. The course covers basic job skills, with a focus on customer service, for positions in banking, hospitality, retail, call centers and healthcare. Also offers job training for construction work.

Prepares people for a career in nursing by providing classroom instruction. Successful completion of the program affords the individual the opportunity to take the licensure examination for practical nursing.

Provides a jobs search and placement program which is designed to help families and individuals reduce and eventually eliminate their dependency upon public assistance.