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Type of Service: The Workforce
Investment Act Youth Service Program provides
year-round case management services to prepare
youth for the 21st century workforce.
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This preparation
comes in the form of education and training.
Our goal is to help every youth obtain their
Diploma/GED and then choose a career. By promoting
occupational training and post-secondary education
we can help youth make their career plans
a reality! Some of the services we offer include:
career exploration and guidance through assessments
and job shadowing, year-round work experience
opportunities, leadership development in the
form of community service projects, job search
assistance as well as instruction with interviewing
and resume writing, personal and skill development
through workshops and activities, and teaching
self-advocacy through mentoring. |
| Who is Eligible:
Youth between the ages of 16-21 who are 1)
low income and 2) are in one of the following
categories: school drop out, homeless, runaway,
foster child, pregnant/parenting, offender,
or basic skills deficient (reading and/or
math at or below the 8th grade level). |
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Funding for Services: Funding
comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s
Employment and Training Administration. Funds
reach us locally through the Workforce Investment
Boards.
Area Served: Jasper, Newton,
McDonald, Barton, Dade, Barry, Lawrence Counties
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How do I contact
you?
AO Workforce Partnerships
730 S. Wall Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
417-629-3000
Fax: 417-629-3052
Shiloh
Cooper, Program Coordinator
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Adult Program is designed to meet
the employer’s needs by helping job
seekers upgrade skills, obtain employment,
improve job retention and increase earnings.
The Adult Worker Program offers a range of
services that are designed to assist adults
that are 18 years or older and are seeking
employment. Through the Adult Program, we
are able to help with job search and placement,
résumé writing, job counseling,
assessment of job skills and achievement testing. |
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Eligibility for the Adult Program:
Must be a current US citizen over the age of 18
and registered with the Selective Service. Customer
eligibility is based upon criteria established by
the Workforce Investment Act and is generally based
on economic criteria which must be presented to
and verified by our staff. The program is funded
through the Workforce Investment Act which is administered
by our local Workforce Investment Board.
The Dislocated Worker Program is available
to qualifying individuals who have received an official
layoff or closure notice.
Dislocated Workers can receive help with job search
and placement, résumé writing, assessment
of goals, skills and interest inventories, academic
testing, on-the-job training, educational assistance
and many other services. These services are free
of charge.
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Eligibility
for the Dislocated Worker Program: Must
be a current US citizen or eligible Non-citizen,
registered with the Selective Service and
have had employment terminated by lay off,
plant closure or natural disaster.
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Career Assistance Program (CAP) provides
services to participants required to participate
in a work or training activity in order to continue
to receive temporary assistance benefits. These
services may include job search and placement, résumé
writing, job counseling and more.
Eligibility for the Career Assistance
Program: Individuals must be receiving
temporary assistance from the Family Services Division
for a referral. Participants will be required to
participate in a work, training or volunteer activity
to continue to receive benefits.
Missouri Career
Center
730 S. Wall Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3000
Fax (417) 629-3011
Stephen
Gillmore, CAP Coordinator
AO Workforce Partnerships
309 E. Cleveland
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-7877
Fax (417) 235-5620
Shane Smith, Adult/Dislocated
Worker Coordinator
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Area Served: Barton, Jasper,
Newton, McDonald, Barry, Lawrence and Dade Counties.
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