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Columbia Workforce Center10/07 1
Columbia Workforce CenterOrientation
Welcome
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Columbia Workforce CenterOrientation
Our Goal:Assist You With Getting
Employed
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Columbia Workforce Center Employment Opportunities
How to Look for Work
Career Decisions
Community Connections
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Partnering AgenciesOffice of Employment Services
Veteran Services
Professional Outplacement Assistance Center (POAC)
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Howard County Office of Workforce Development
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Employment Services
Computers
Internet
Faxing
Copying
Phones for Job Search
Books/Tutorials
Job Search Workshops
Workforce Development Consultants
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Employment Websites
Maryland Workforce Exchange mwejobs.com
CareerOneStop careeronestop.org
Employon employon.com
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Who Is a Veteran?
Are you a Veteran?
Are you the spouse of a Veteran?
Contact a Veteran Representative
Alfred LaBeau 410-290-2602
Orion Jones 410-290-2606
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Professional Outplacement Assistance Center (POAC)
Professional/Managerial/Technical
3-Day JumpStart Program
Contact
Brad Dubner
410-290-2634
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Division of Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Evaluation Skills Training
Academic Preparation Job Placement Assistance
Workplace Accommodations
Contact
Kathy or Elaine
410-290-2640
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Individual Career Counseling Résumé/Interviewing Assistance
Assessments - Interest/Aptitude/Employability Skills
Howard County Office of Workforce Development
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Short Term Courses
Training Services - Must be directly linked to job opportunities in the local area.
May include:
Occupational Skills Training
Job Readiness Training
Adult Education and Literacy Training
Howard County Office of Workforce Development
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Contingent upon funding availability
Meet requirements (Howard County Resident, Unemployed, Employed Under Certain Conditions)
Training must be related to the local labor market
Be ready, willing and able to work
Training
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YOUR COMMITMENT
Comply with program requirements
Maintain Contact with the Workforce Development Center
Agree to respond to follow-up inquiries
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Additional Partnering Agencies
Youth Services 410-313-6172
Senior Services410-740-5684
Howard Community College410-772-4823
Department of Social Services 410-872-8700
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QUESTIONS ? ?
410-290-2600or
410-290-2620