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TICKET TO WORK | IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Social Security's Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

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YW TECH LAB | YWCA NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS

Provides programs that provide IT training and internships for all people, particularly women and people of color. Programs include YW STRIVE, Front End Web Development, Google IT Certification, and CompTIA A+ Certification.

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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MOMENTUM EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE | ONE CITY UNITED

Provides eligible, unemployed, and underemployed people with job and life skills training to secure and maintain viable employment. Each Momentum graduate completes a rigorous six-week course, including 100 hours of in-class instruction and volunteer work experience. In addition, graduates are placed into good-paying jobs from the network of local employers. The program includes life skill services, workforce readiness training, and job placement services.

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES | AMERICAN JOB CENTER - LINCOLN

Offers employment services, including access to computers/internet for employment purposes. Assistance provided to individuals with job search, filing unemployment insurance, resumes, and cover letters. Access to partner agencies in the American Job Center include One Stop Employment Solutions/Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) job training, Experience Works, Department of Labor Office, Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation, Goodwill/YWCA Job Outfitters, and Adult Basic Education.

One Stop Employment Solutions offers job training for adult and those unemployed due to layoffs or business closing and displaced homemakers through assistance with post-secondary education, on-the-job training, work experience, and career guidance.

Nebraska Department of Labor offers employment and training services for workers, job seekers, and businesses in the building, with many services also offered through self-service electronic access. Services to job seekers include, but are not limited to: assessment of skill levels; career guidance; job search assistance; workshops; job referral and placement assistance; and reemployment services offered through the NEres program. Services offered to employers include, but are not limited to: referral of job seekers to job openings; matching job requirements with job seeker experience; assistance with special recruitment needs; analyzing hard-to-fill job orders; assistance with job restructuring; and industry counseling and guidance.

Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation assists people with disabilities in preparing for, finding, and keeping jobs. Helps businesses recruit, train, and retrain employees with disabilities. Through this "dual client" approach, the agency assists individuals with injuries, illness, or impairments achieve competitive employment and increased independence, and assists business owners and employers through full services business consultation on a variety of business an disability-related areas. Every other Thursday 8:30 am-11:30 am.

Experience Works administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). See separate listing for more information.

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BUS DRIVER TRAINING | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #17 (DEWITT, LIVINGSTON, LOGAN, MCLEAN)

Offers two types of Bus Driver courses

8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit.

2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.

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VERMILION COUNTY WORKS | VERMILION COUNTY WORKS

Provides a variety of job training programs and services, including individual, business services, youth services and dislocated worker programs/rapid response.

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BUS DRIVER TRAINING | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #31 (KANE)

Offers two types of Bus Driver courses:

- 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit.

- 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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YOUTHBUILD AMERICORPS | GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC., SERVING EASTERN NEBRASKA AND SOUTHWEST IOWA

Offers a national pre-apprenticeship educational, leadership, development and occupational skills-training program for disadvantaged and at-risk youth ages 16-24. This community-based pre-apprenticeship program provides job training and educational opportunities for youth who previously dropped out of high school.

In the program, young adults learn vocational skills in construction and provide community service through the required construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing for low-income or homeless families in their own communities. Youth split their time between the vocational training work site and the classroom, where they earn their high school diploma or equivalency degree, learn to become community leaders, and prepare for post-secondary training opportunities, including college, apprenticeships and employment. YouthBuild includes significant support systems, such as mentoring, follow-up education, employment and personal counseling services; participation in community service; and civic engagement.

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STEP PROGRAM | EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY (ERBA)

Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES | AMERICAN INDIAN COUNCIL

Provides American Indian employment and training programs.

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TICKET TO WORK | IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Social Security's Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND BENEFITS PLANNING | GOODWILL OF CENTRAL IOWA

Improves the quality of life of individuals by providing training, education and employment programs.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT services are designed to provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities. Encouragement in independence by helping job-seekers get the skills necessary to find and maintain employment in the community. Program is focused on finding and utilizing individual strengths. Through job coaching and hands-on training, participants learn to understand their abilities and determine which jobs will allow those abilities to shine and go for their full potential.

BENEFITS PLANNING enables beneficiaries with disabilities to make informed choices about going to work also supporting them as they continue progress toward self-sufficiency. Team members will work with beneficiaries to provide in-depth counseling about benefits and the effect of work on those benefits. Education about benefits is provides in order to help beneficiaries attain independence and confidence. Team members counsel beneficiaries on Work Incentive Summary, Benefits Summary and Analysis, PASS plan, Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE) and resolve benefits issues.

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BUS DRIVER TRAINING SERVICES | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #51 (MENARD, SANGAMON)

Offers bus driver training courses, including a segment of first aid procedures and school bus driver safety. Courses include 8-hour initial training for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit. Also includes, 2-3 hour refresher workshop in the 12-month period prior to renew a school bus permit.

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STEP PROGRAM | EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY (ERBA)

Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.

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IMMIGRANT CULINARY INTEGRATION | HOUSE OF BAH FOUNDATION

Designed to ensure equitable access, personal and professional development, and opportunity for the refugee/immigrant community. Students learn how to secure food and ingredients similar to products in their native lands, live healthier lives, and sustain economic and social development in our communities.

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TICKET TO WORK | IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Social Security's Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

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BUS DRIVER TRAINING | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #44 (MCHENRY)

The Regional Office of Education is responsible for the delivery of initial and continuing education for school bus drivers. Schedule can be found on the website.

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STEP PROGRAM | EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY (ERBA)

Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.

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JOB READINESS | NEW BEGINNINGS THRIFT STORE

Provides job readiness services, including job training, education, job seeking, and retention skills training. Agencies can bring clients in to job train.

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