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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.

What's Here

Prejob Guidance
Job Search/Placement
Career Counseling
WIOA Programs
Occupation Specific Job Training
Job Information
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT | NEW PERSPECTIVES, INC.

Offers:
-- Resume development
-- Preparing for work through job readiness, etc.
-- Practicing through mock interviews
-- Understanding ADA rights in the interview process
-- Discussing disability issues
-- Accessing the hidden job market
-- Writing follow up letters
-- Job Application skills
-- Interviewing skills development
-- Use mass transit to get to and from work, including learning bus routes, practice using the bus system with the assistance of a coach, and successfully navigating mass transit system

What's Here

Prejob Guidance
Job Development
Job Retraining
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

JOB OUTFITTERS | YWCA - LINCOLN

Provides an array of job services and employment clothing to clients, at no cost.

Program offers guidance for interviewing, online resources, money management, and job retention, as well as outfitting clients for employment success.

What's Here

Work Clothing
Prejob Guidance

CAREER ACCELERATION | COUNCIL BLUFFS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Offers opportunities for under or unemployed persons to participate in job-focused educational programs and skill development. This program partners with Iowa Western Community College's Education 2 Employment program and focuses the program's offerings based on the career path chosen by the applicant from E2E's list of certifications. Skill development includes basic computer skills, resume preparation, a one-year license to LinkedIn Learning and interview with Council Bluffs Chamber members. Financial support available. Visit the website for information on the current certification program application.

What's Here

Prejob Guidance
Computer Literacy Training Programs

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RESOURCE CENTER | IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Offers a resource center for self-help job seekers. Can also provide inter- and intra-state employment placement information, referrals to training, labor market information, job search assistance, resume assistance, and veteran employment services. Proficiency testing and testing for state employment is available.

Also offers information on workers compensation, unemployment insurance, and comprehensive disability employment programs.

What's Here

Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Unemployment Insurance
Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Workers Compensation
Prejob Guidance

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.

What's Here

Apprenticeship Training
Job Search/Placement
Educational Testing
Job Training Resource Lists
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
WIOA Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Occupation Specific Job Training
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
General Youth Employment Programs
On the Job Training
Career Counseling
Scholarships

WORKS! CENTER | ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES

Provides individuals with soft-skills training, adult literacy courses, career readiness and advocacy assistance to provide underprepared job seekers with a path to employment. Services include, education and skills assessment, writing and math instruction, computer literacy, literacy tutoring, money management, GED preparation, career preparation and training.

What's Here

Prejob Guidance
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Computer Literacy Training Programs

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

Offers a variety of employment-related and pre-employment skills training classes throughout the year.

Classes focus on developing skills needed to find and secure employment. Covered topics may include interviewing skills, Microsoft Word and Excel basics, building a resume, job-search basics, communication skills, first impressions, and more.

A team of navigators works to match individuals served by this program with companies/agencies who are hiring in the Omaha metro, Council Bluffs, and Fremont areas.

What's Here

Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | NATIONAL HOOK-UP OF BLACK WOMEN - JOLIET

Students learn effective job search techniques, resume writing, and how to interview and dress appropriately.

What's Here

Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance

SNAP NEXT STEP EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Assists SNAP participants in finding employment and/or training for employment. Provides gas vouchers and other supportive services for independent job search, to attend job search training, vocational training and for job retention.

What's Here

Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
Welfare to Work Programs
Transportation Expense Assistance

FRESH START JOB PLACEMENT | HEART MINISTRY CENTER

Job training and placement program, with up to 9 months of intensive job training and personal development.

What's Here

Prejob Guidance
Job Search/Placement

WIOA | PONCA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

Prepares Tribal members for competitive employment by offering skill and personal interest assessments, personal career advisement, group support, a personalized portfolio, and a financial award. Career enhancement skill training includes interview skills, resume writing, money management, computer training, leadership skills, etc.

What's Here

Career Counseling
Vocational Assessment
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Prejob Guidance

CAREER SERVICES | HEARTLAND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

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

Computer resource room open to career seekers for assisted job search.

Information on job fairs, workshops, and adult education.

What's Here

Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Apprenticeship Training
Job Search/Placement
Career Counseling

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | GIRLS INC. OF OMAHA

Social development, social recreation, art, dance, drama, and physical education.

Education support (grades K-12) including tutoring and computer training. STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

Career development (7-18 years), including non-traditional careers.

Family counseling

USDA Meal Program, nutrition education, gardening

Adolescent pregnancy 4-component prevention program for girls 9-18 years old.

Pathfinders Mentoring Program matches girls, ages 5-16, with professional women in the Omaha business community to work on academic and personal goals. Scholarships may be awarded at the end of the successful completion of high school and the Pathfinders program.

Transportation to programs.

What's Here

Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
Prejob Guidance
Tutoring Services
Boys/Girls Clubs
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Youth Enrichment Programs
Team Sports/Leagues
Mentoring Programs

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.

What's Here

Apprenticeship Training
Job Search/Placement
Educational Testing
Job Training Resource Lists
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
WIOA Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Occupation Specific Job Training
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
General Youth Employment Programs
On the Job Training
Career Counseling
Scholarships

MARY L. WEITENDORF WOMEN & FAMILY CENTER | MORNINGSTAR MISSION MINISTRIES

Services include providing shelter, food, clothing, case management, and classes (parenting, money management, job preparation, etc.).

What's Here

Parenting Skills Classes
Prejob Guidance
Case/Care Management
Homeless Shelter
Financial Literacy Training

BACK2WORK | SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL - DUBUQUE

Provides customized training, education, community resources and connectivity, as well as a mentor for those served working to become self-sufficient. Participants will be preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce and secure employment with a livable wage. The program targets specific skills and benchmarks around employment preparation, healthy relationships at home and work, financial literacy, and career readiness to work toward employment or preparation for employment in a desired position.

What's Here

Financial Literacy Training
Prejob Guidance
Career Counseling

EDUCATION AND REFERRALS | SAFE HAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER

Tutoring for children under age 12 from low income families. Dyslexia tutoring available.

Job readiness training class and work experience training and community service opportunities available. Transportation to job fairs (must meet qualifications; determined upon intake). Computer lab available to fill out applications on line. GED classes and adult dyslexia tutoring also available.

Workshops and classes related to financial education.

Helps parents advocate on behalf of their children with learning disabilities. Right to Educate advocate for students with special needs, including dyslexia.

What's Here

School System Advocacy
Tutoring Services
Financial Literacy Training
Prejob Guidance
Housing Search Assistance
Job Search/Placement

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (VOUCHER PROGRAM) | UNIQUELY YOURS STABILITY SUPPORT

Services include interview clothing shop, community closet thrift shop, reading glasses, community computer lab, resume assistance, and community resource navigation.

What's Here

Public Access Computers/Tools
Work Clothing
Thrift Shops
Prejob Guidance

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES | QUAD CITY AREA LABOR MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

Employment services including resume service and counseling.

Change is an Inside Job program provides people with the skills necessary to change the way they are living their lives through a series of videos and workbook sessions.

Conflict resolutions and collaborative negotiations.

Victim impact panel for first time DUI offenders.

What's Here

Prejob Guidance
DUI Offender Programs
Career Counseling

CAREER SERVICES | HEARTLAND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

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

Computer resource room open to career seekers for assisted job search.

Information on job fairs, workshops, and adult education.

What's Here

Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Apprenticeship Training
Job Search/Placement
Career Counseling

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES | NATIONAL ABLE NETWORK

Provides part-time public service employment, training and placement services, opportunities to seniors (55 years or older), low-income women and men who live in rural Iowa.

What's Here

Subsidized Employment
Job Search/Placement
Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Prejob Guidance

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.

What's Here

Apprenticeship Training
Job Search/Placement
Educational Testing
Job Training Resource Lists
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
WIOA Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Occupation Specific Job Training
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
General Youth Employment Programs
On the Job Training
Career Counseling
Scholarships

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.

What's Here

Apprenticeship Training
Job Search/Placement
Educational Testing
Job Training Resource Lists
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
WIOA Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Occupation Specific Job Training
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
General Youth Employment Programs
On the Job Training
Career Counseling
Scholarships

GAP YEAR | BAY, THE

8-month workforce skill and career accelerator program designed for young adults (ages 18-24) to help them make a plan for their future.

Utilizes a structured cohort model to help explore career and industry opportunities and select a pathway, earn certifications, complete projects or build a portfolio with an industry-specific mentor, and get real job experience. Young adults develop the skills and relationships needed to succeed in higher education, the workforce, or entrepreneurship.

Offers a Future Ready Track program, providing one-on-one mentorship in which young adults gain industry insights, develop essential life and career skills, learn directly from professionals, and have the chance to secure paid internships. Scholarships may be available for those who qualify.

What's Here

Career Exploration
Career Counseling
Prejob Guidance