It’s all under one roof: Time-saving services for employers and job seekers.

1. It’s all under one roof: Time-saving services for employers and job seekers.

2. Success Strategies • Self Help – Use center when you want to - On your own JOB! • WIOA -Participate in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program

3. 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

4. Applying for Jobs • Write application letters • Apply to online job listings • Newspapers • Other Resources

5. Weekly Updates Subscribe to weekly news flashes about local hiring events and HOT JOBS. Be the first to know. SC Works Waccamaw

6. Making Choices Tools for exploring careers: myskillsmyfuture.com onetonline.org scworks.org

7. Certifying Your Skills Reading Math Locating Information Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum Can prepare for the assessment by practicing

8. Information and Motivation • Workshops • Networking Groups • Basic Skills Computer Lab

9. 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

10. Additional Specialized Services for Those Who Invest Time in Their Job Search Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act WIOA

11. WIOA Participants get a: Tour Guide Coach Investor

12. WIOA – Developing your customized plan The first step is identifying what you want.

13. WIOA: Solid Basic Skills GED and Adult Education courses Additional help with WorkKeys

14. WIOA: Figuring Out What You Have to Offer • Analysis of Other Skills • Identifying Transferable Skills • Ideas for New Careers

15. WIOA: Professional Assistance with Applying for Jobs You Want • Resumes • Applications • Interviewing

16. WIOA: Help Contacting Employers Established employer contacts: We can call on your behalf. These services are offered to WIOA clients who have proven that they are dependable.

17. WIOA: Employer-Based Training • Work Experience (Youth) • On-the-Job Training • Apprenticeships

18. WIOA: Computer Skills Upgrade • Beginning Computer • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel

19. WIOA –Assistance with Training Scholarships to selected training programs which lead to high paying jobs in manufacturing or health care. Biggest demand is for: Machinists, Welders, HVAC, CDL drivers, Nurses, Radiology Technicians.

20. Other Financial Aid Options • Federal Pell Grant • Lottery Assistance • Life Scholarships

21. WIOA- Money for School and Related Expenses • WIOA will not award a scholarship, if you owe money for previous training. • Possible assistance with uniform expenses and required physicals. • Possible transportation assistance for those qualified for select training programs.

22. WIOA – Committed to Your Long-Term Success Follow-up support for one year after completing WIOA.

23. How Know if I am Eligible for WIOA? • Complete resume in SCWorks or fill out a resume worksheet • Attend eligibility determination appointment

24. Who is Eligible for WIOA • Adults whose family income is below guidelines. • People who have lost job due to closure or reduction-in-force . • Youth with income below guidelines and with other qualifying barriers. Priority is given to veterans and spouses of eligible veterans.

25. What Should I Expect? • Eligibility Appointment • Meet with Career Coach • Basic Skills Testing • Weekly Workshops • Career Guidance and Counseling

26. What Will I Get Out of WIOA? The more effort you put into upgrading your skills and looking for work, the more likely you are to be successful.

27. Frequently Asked Questions • Trade • Background issues • Age • Your questions

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