Profile: Southbay One-Stop Business and Career Centers

OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS

Workers laid off either due to plant closure or downsizing, or who have been out of work for prolonged periods, may be eligible to receive retraining/transition services including on-the-job training, classroom training or customized training in demand occupations. Training for dislocated workers is designed to re-employ individuals by developing and matching transferable skills with job opportunities in growth industries.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS

Eligible individuals, receive in-depth assessment and job preparation workshops, which prepare them for classroom or the employer's site, at public or private vocational schools, colleges or universities found on the Regional Training Vendor Directory (RTVD).

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR OLDER WORKERS

Seniors 55 years and older can receive job placement assistance as experienced participants for full or part-time work. The South Bay One -Stop Business & Employment Centers are able to place ready, willing and able seniors who want to invest their time and energy in meaningful employment.

EMPLOYMENT AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH

Services for youth, 14-21 year of age, assist in developing work skills and habits required for the work skills and habits required for the world of work and entry level employment. Year-round and in-school programs include training for temporary, part-time and full-time employment in public and non-profit agencies. The summer Youth employment and Training Programs provides work experience for youth, 14-21 years of age, in public and non-profit organizations during the summer months.

CAREER RESOURCES CENTER

The South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Centers offers customer the use of computers, access to Internet, copiers, fax machine, typewriters and a variety of other resources for job search.

OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS

Workers laid off either due to plant closure or downsizing, or who have been out of work for prolonged periods, may be eligible to receive retraining/transition services including on-the-job training, classroom training or customized training in demand occupations. Training for dislocated workers is designed to re-employ individuals by developing and matching transferable skills with job opportunities in growth industries.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS