Workforce Investment Act WIA Informational Session Our mission

Workforce Investment Act WIA Informational Session Our mission is to provide the highest quality workforce development services available to our customers. Website: www. tridentscworks. org 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 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

Core Services Core services are available to the general public and are there to help individuals find employment. Resource Center is open to the public and offers: » Printers » » » Copiers Fax Machines Phones Typing Test Tutorial Internet Access Job Listing Resources www. scworks. org » Resume Building Programs » Unemployment Claim Filing Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Core Services Core services are available to the general public and are there to help individuals find employment. Core Services Provide: Access to Work. Keys Assessments Free Typing Test Job/ Career Fairs Job Search Resources Applicant Pre-Screening for Employers Access to Workshops Access to Labor Market Information Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Core Services Core services are available to the general public and are there to help individuals find employment. Workshops Adult Literacy GED Preparation Our centers offer various workshops designed to upgrade your employability skills, such as: » Writing a Resume and Cover Letter » Making Career Decisions » Job Seeking Skills » Work Maturity Skills Access to Adult Literacy programs are available to help you to upgrade your Reading, Math or Writing skills to help obtain a Diploma or GED if needed GED Preparation is available to prepare you to take the General Education Development Exam Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Core Services Core services are available to the general public and are there to help individuals find employment. Labor Market Information can be used to access: » Current Job Openings » » » Assistance with writing a Resume In Demand Occupations On-Going Training Opportunities Salary Trends Future Career Projections Website: www. tridentscworks. org

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 WIA program offer me? The program offers: Two Levels of Service: Intensive and Training Work. Keys Assessment Background Checks Drug Screenings Tuition and Book Payment Assistance Uniforms, Supplies or Tools Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Intensive Services are offered to customers who are unable to obtain full-time employment through our Core Services and who are in need of additional help to obtain and/or retain employment. Services Include: WIA Enrollment Case Management Services Career Counseling Individual Employment Plans Work. Keys Administration Maintain Monthly Contact with a Workforce Specialist Identifies Skills, Knowledge Individual and Comprehensive Assessment and Abilities Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Training Clusters Training Services are offered to customers who are unable to obtain full-time employment through Core Services and Intensive Services, and who are need of new skills to obtain and/or retain employment. 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

Training Services are offered to customers who are unable to obtain full-time employment through Core Services and Intensive Services, and who are need of new skills to obtain and/or retain employment. Types of WIA Training Include: On-The-Job Training (OJT)*, Educational Training (GED), Occupational Skills Training * On-The-Job Training allows you to earn income while in training with an approved employer. Eligible participants in this training program are subject to the employer’s hiring policies. Website: www. tridentscworks. org

Training Services are offered to customers who are unable to obtain full-time employment through Core Services and Intensive Services, and who are need of new skills to obtain and/or retain employment. Requirements for Training Services: Other Items May Be Required: High School Diploma or GED, Work. Keys Assessment, Background Checks Drug Screens & more » If you are approved for training we will need copies of your: • Attendance Records • Grade Reports • Certificate of Completion Website: www. tridentscworks. org

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. Follow-Up Services: Follow-up services are provided to WIA participants for 12 months by WIA staff members. During this time the WIA staff will: » Track your employment success » Assist with job placement and job referrals as needed » Make referrals to other services as needed Participants are REQUIRED to stay in touch with follow-up staff for a full 12 months Website: www. tridentscworks. org

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 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 Website: www. tridentscworks. org

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

Next Steps Fill out all the forms in your WIA Welcome Packet Complete SCOIS assessments and print-out the results After completing application and SCOIS, call 843 -574 -1800 to schedule an appointment for eligibility* * If you are eligible for the program then you will need to complete a TABE assessment at a participating Adult Education testing location At your scheduled appointment please bring in all your documentation needed for verification. Website: www. tridentscworks. org