it’s all under one roof: time-saving services for employers and job seekers

It’s all under one roof:

Time-saving services for employers and job seekers.

Success Strategies

• Self Help – Use center when you want to - On your own

• WIA -Participate in Workforce Investment Act program

South Carolina’s Workforce Portalwww.scworks.org

• Conduct a Job search• Build an on-line resume• Register with your DEW Center• Receive emails on new job openings• Access additional details and jobseeker

services.

Applying for Jobs

•Write application letters

•Apply to online job listings

•Books, videos

•Newspapers

Weekly Updates

Subscribe to weekly news flashes about local hiring events and HOT JOBS. Be the first to know.

Waccamaw Regional Council Of Governments

Making Choices

Tools for exploring careers

Myskillsmyfuture.com

www.scworks.org

Certifying Your Skills

ReadingMathLocating Information

Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum

Can prepare for the assessment by practicing or taking course

Information and Motivation

•Workshops

•Networking Groups

•Basic skills computer lab

Summary of What You Can Do at the SC Works Center

•Look at job listings

•Type your resume and apply for jobs

•Attend workshops and networking groups

•Work on gaining basic skills credential

Additional Specialized Services for Those Who Invest Time in

Their Job Search

Workforce Investment Act

WIA

Join team WIA and get a:

Tour guide

Coach

Investor

WIA – Developing your customized plan

The first step is identifying what you want.

WIA: Solid Basic Skills

GED and Adult Education courses

Additional help with WorkKeys

WIA: Figuring Out What You Have to Offer

•Analysis of Other Skills

• Identifying Transferable Skills

• Ideas for New Careers

WIA: Professional Assistance with Applying for Jobs You Want

•Resumes

•Applications

• Interviewing

WIA: Help contacting employers

•Established employer contacts

We can call on your behalf.

These services are offered to WIA clients who have proven that they are dependable.

WIA: Employer-Based Training

•WIA Work Experience (Youth)

•On-the-Job Training

WIA: Computer Upgrading

•Beginning Computer

•Microsoft Word

•Microsoft Excel

WIA –Assistance with Training

Scholarships to selected training programs which lead to high paying jobs in manufacturing or health care.

Biggest demand is for:

Machinists, Electronics Technicians, Welders, Maintenance Mechanics, HVAC.

WIA – Other Financial Aid Options

• Federal Pell GrantMay want to ask about professional judgment

• Lottery Assistance• Life Scholarships

WIA- Money for School and Related Expenses

•WIA will not pay for money you owe for training before you are awarded a scholarship.

• Possible assistance with uniform expenses and required physicals.

• Possible transportation assistance for those qualified for select training programs.

WIA – Committed to your long-term success

Follow-up support for up to one year after completing WIA.

How do I join WIA?

Attend information session

Complete resume in SCWorks or fill out a resume worksheet

Attend eligibility determination appointment

Who Can Join WIA

•Adults whose family income is below guidelines.

• People who have lost job due to closure or reduction-in-force .

•Youth with income below guidelines.

Priority is given to veterans and spouses of eligible veterans.

What Should I Expect?

•Eligibility appointment

•Meet with career coach

•Basic skills testing

•Weekly workshops

What Will I Get Out of WIA?

The more effort you put into upgrading your skills and looking for work, the more likely you are to be successful.

Frequently Asked Questions

•Trade

•Background issues

•Age

•Your questions

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is an Equal Opportunity Program. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request.