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Job Seekers
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In
July 2006, the Springfield Community Federation was awarded a grant through
the United States Department of Labor Workforce Investment Act. This grant
was designed to create collaborations and partnerships between grassroots
community organizations, like the Springfield Community Federation, and
local "One Stop Shop" employment agencies, such as the Illinois Employment
and Training Center. The purpose of
these collaborations is to provide assistance to individuals who need more
individualized attention and instruction in navigating the job search
process. For this reason, a Job Coach position was created as part of the
grant. As part of the Springfield Community Federation’s Job Seekers
Program, a Job Coach is available, free of charge, to individuals looking
for a job.
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The Job Coach
provides the following to clients enrolled in Job Seekers:
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Regular Contact |
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Individualized Appointments |
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Individual Work Plan |
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Assistance in obtaining a GED, conducting job
searches, completing job applications, preparing a resume, preparing for
interviews, enrolling in post-secondary and/ or job training programs, or
enlisting in military service |
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Post employment follow up and mentoring for a
period of six months |
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Participation in a weekly Job Seeker Support
Group that includes opportunities for training and skills development |
Support Services
The Job Club is a support service of the Job
Seekers program. It is held at the Illinois Employment and Training Services
Facility at 1300 S. Ninth Street in Springfield, IL. 62703.
Job Clubs are held on Fridays from 11:00 a.m.
until 12:00 noon. There are guest speakers who provide information on job
training as well as information on available jobs. The Job Club participants
also have a weekly agenda that covers a variety of employment topics.
For more information about the Springfield
Community Federation or the Job Seekers program, Contact:
Beverly Harvey, Program Administrator/Job
Coach
Springfield Community Federation
501 S. 13th Street
Springfield, IL. 62703
217-557-2901 (Office)
217-638-2677 (Cell)
Email: beverlyharvey@yahoo.com |
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