Workforce Investment Act Informational Session for Dislocated Worker

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Workforce Investment Act Informational Session for Dislocated Worker Our mission is to provide the

Workforce Investment Act Informational Session for Dislocated Worker Our mission is to provide the highest quality workforce development services available to our customers. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request

The SC Works Trident Centers are your one stop location for all of your

The SC Works Trident Centers are your one stop location for all of your employment needs. As part of the South Carolina Works system we offer a full array of reemployment services at each of our centers listed below: Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8: 30 – 4: 00 SC Works Charleston 1930 Hanahan Road, Suite 200 North Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 574 -1800 Location s SC Works Berkeley 100 South Highway 52 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (843) 761 -4400 Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8: 30 – 5: 00 SC Works Dorchester Office Hours: 2885 W. 5 th North Street (Hwy 78) Mon. to Fri. 8: 30 – 4: 00 Summerville, SC 29483 (843) 821 -0695 SC Works Trident St. Paul’s Parish Satellite Center 5962 Highway 165 Ravenel, SC 29470 (843) 889 -3571 Website: www. tridentscworks. org Office Hours: Tuesday 8: 30 – 4: 30

What is WIA? The Workforce Investme Act (WIA) is a federally funded employment and

What is WIA? The Workforce Investme Act (WIA) is a federally funded employment and nt training program. The program assists customers The WIA benefits those who are: with: Developing workforce Youths (Ages 17 -21) just entering the Workforce opportunities Accessing training Managing career choices Veterans Unemployed Under-Employed Dislocated Worker Website: www. tridentscworks. org

What can the program offer me? The WIA program offers: Tuition and Book Payment

What can the program offer me? The WIA program offers: Tuition and Book Payment Assistance Work. Keys Assessment National or SLED Background Check Drug Screenings Uniforms, Supplies or Tools Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Resources Access to the Resource Room which provides: Labor Market Information, Printers, Copiers, Fax

Resources Access to the Resource Room which provides: Labor Market Information, Printers, Copiers, Fax Machines Access to Work. Keys Assessments Free Typing Test Job/ Career Fairs Job Search Resources Access to Workshops/Resume Building Unemployment Claim Filing Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Eligibility Process Individual Assessment Identifies Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Eligibility TABE (Unless Waived) WIA

Eligibility Process Individual Assessment Identifies Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Eligibility TABE (Unless Waived) WIA Enrollment Case Management Services Maintain monthly contact with your Workforce Specialist Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Types of WIA Training Include: Training Services On-The-Job Training (OJT), Educational Training (GED), Occupational

Types of WIA Training Include: Training Services On-The-Job Training (OJT), Educational Training (GED), Occupational Skills Training To qualify for training services you must be determined as needing training to do the following: Retain current employment, or Gain new employment Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Requirements for Occupational Skills Training: Training Services High School Diploma or GED, Work. Keys

Requirements for Occupational Skills Training: Training Services High School Diploma or GED, Work. Keys Assessment, National/SLED Background Check, Drug Screen if required (for the training program) Training is limited to those occupations which fall within the Target Industry Clusters approved in the TWIB Five Year Strategic Plan. If you are approved for training we will need copies of your: Attendance Records Grade Reports Certificate of Completion Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Training Clusters Training is limited to those occupations which fall within the Target Industry

Training Clusters Training is limited to those occupations which fall within the Target Industry Clusters approved in the TWIB Five Year Strategic Plan. The Approved Clusters are: * Manufacturing * Transportation & Logistics * Biomedical and Medical * Information Technology Services * Specialty Trade Contractors Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Other Services Supportive Services: » Supportive Services may be available to help in overcoming

Other Services Supportive Services: » Supportive Services may be available to help in overcoming barriers to employment. Please make your case manager aware of anything that will keep you from participating in the program. » Supportive Services are provided on a case-by -case basis, when available. Participants are REQUIRED to stay in touch with follow-up staff for a full 12 months

Transportation Assistance In need of Transportation Assistance? We have many programs available to help

Transportation Assistance In need of Transportation Assistance? We have many programs available to help get you to where you need to go. For more Information on our Smart. Ride, Ride. Share and other Transportation Programs visit our website: www. tridentrideshare. com Or Contact: Vonie Gilreath BCD Council of Governments Tel. (843) 529 -0400 E-Mail: Vonie. G@bcdcog. com

Our Partners Palmetto Youth Connections SC Department of Employment and Workforce Trident Technical College

Our Partners Palmetto Youth Connections SC Department of Employment and Workforce Trident Technical College Charleston County Human Services Commission Telamon Corporation South Carolina Adult Education SC Vocational Rehabilitation National Guard Job Corps Experience Works Department of Social Services SC Benefit Bank Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority Disability and Special Needs

Questions ? Comments ? Thank you for attending today’s Workforce Investment Act Informational Session.

Questions ? Comments ? Thank you for attending today’s Workforce Investment Act Informational Session. Website: www. tridentscworks. org