Workforce Investment Board of Passaic County Services for Job Seekers

SERVICES FOR JOB SEEKERS

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The Workforce Investment Board of Passaic County is committed to helping job seekers find the right job. The

partner agencies of the Passaic County One Stop Career Center system provide the following job seeker services:

Access to Resource Centers - Free use of computer, telephone, copier, and fax for job seeking activities at most locations
Career Beacon Workshops - Workshops on Self Management Skills, Labor Market Information, Effective Job Search, Marketing/Resume, and Interviewing. Please check the workshop calendar on our web site at www.wibpc.org or pick up a calendar at one of our One Stop Career Centers.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Employment and training assistance is available to job seekers with documented disabilities that interfere with obtaining or keeping a job. Please call
973-977-4285 (voice) or 973-253-1474 (TTY) for further information
Educational and Occupational Training Services - Qualified customers may be eligible for education and training services needed to secure a career of their choice. Services include career counseling and assessment, English as a Second Language, Basic Skills, GED, occupational training, and post-secondary education. Download the Workforce Learning Link PDF brochure.
Job Search Assistance - Trained employment interviewers and counselors are available to assist you with your job search
On-The-Job Training (OJT) - This program assists eligible job seekers with on the job training experience while providing reimbursement to the employer for up to half of their salary during training. This incentive may make the difference to an employer making a decision to hire.
55+ Program - Offers employment opportunities to eligible customers ages 55 and older who meet the financial requirements for this program. Please call 973-247-8276.
Public Assistance and Health Care - If you are unemployed or have a low income, you may be eligible for public cash assistance, Food Stamps and/or Medicaid. To help you determine if you are eligible, go to www.njhelps.org. The Passaic County Board of Social Services administers public assistance programs and can be reached at 973-881-0100.
Self Directed Job Search - Customers may post their resume free of charge and search a nationwide database of job openings via the Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network (www.jobcentral.com/nj/).
Transportation Services - Counseling is available for employment related transportation information at the Passaic County Transportation Counseling Center by phoning 973-247-2435.
Unemployment Insurance - Unemployment claims can be filed by telephone at 201-601-4100 or online at www.uifile.net. Courtesy phones are available at most One Stop Career Center locations.
Veterans Services - Veterans receive priority on job referral and training grants.
Youth Services - A variety of youth programs are available to assist eligible youth ages 14 to 25 with internships, summer work experience, jobs, mentoring, training, supportive services, and leadership development. Please call 973-340-3400 ext 7224 for further information.

SERVICES FOR JOB SEEKERS

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