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PURPOSE OF ORIENTATIONYou were invited to attend this orientation as a result of the Middle ClassTax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. This act requires states toprovide additional services to assist unemployed workers, including thelong‐term unemployed, in obtaining employment.

This orientation will assist you in returning to work by showing you manyresources available to help you job search effectively. It is important tobegin your job search as quickly as possible. As can be seen by the chartbelow, Nationally there are more unemployed individuals than everbefore.

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COOKE COUNTY900 North Grand Ave, Suite 103, Gainesville, TX 76240 Telephone: 940‐665‐1121, 888‐813‐1992 Fax: 940‐668‐2366 Monday ‐ Friday: 8:00 AM ‐ 5:00 PM 

FANNIN COUNTY1205 East Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, TX 75418Telephone: 903‐640‐0222, 888‐813‐1992Fax: 903‐640‐0052Monday ‐ Thursday: 8:00 AM ‐ 5:00 PM 

GRAYSON COUNTY2415 S. Austin Ave, Suite 105, Denison, TX 75020Telephone: 903‐463‐9997, 888‐813‐1992Fax: 903‐463‐3073Monday ‐ Friday: 8:00 AM ‐ 5:00 PM

Our Workforce Center Locations

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PURPOSE OF ORIENTATION

Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Services For Job Seekers

Some of these services include:Job Search Assistance ‐ Looking for a JobCareer Planning AssistanceTrainingHow to Survive a LayoffUnemployment Insurance InformationChild Care Assistance

Specialized assistance may be available if you are a Veteran,have recently been laid off, or qualify as a low‐income adult.Visit or call your local Workforce Center for more information.

Job Seeker Customers can receive assistance in findingemployment or with employment‐related training at our threelocal Workforce Centers.

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About Our Workforce CentersTools for Our Employer and Job‐Seeker Customers:

Computers Copiers Fax MachinesInternet Job Banks Telephones for Job Search PurposesAssistive Technology for People with Disabilities Resume Software/Typing Tutorial SoftwareLocal Newspapers Labor Market and Salary InformationInterview Rooms  6

WorkInTexas.com: The Largest Free Job Matching Network in Texas providing:

Online Real‐time job searchesContact information for employersE‐mail notifications of job matchesProfessional Resume WizardHelpful career toolsState of Texas or Teacher ApplicationsAbility to save your searchesFollow us on TWITTER and Facebook

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Don’t Let WorkInTexas.com Frustrate You.

Remember:

We offer Work In Texas ClassesAt our Workforce Centers. ☺

Professional Job Coaching!!! WorkinTexas.com Training

Wednesdays from 2:30‐4pm

Interviewing TechniquesTuesdays from 12‐1pm

Resume Review and Resume Writing ClassTuesdays from 4‐5pm

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Sign up today for one or all of these classes.. Class size is limited! 

Temporary & Part‐Time WorkJob Seekers can fill gaps in their resume with:

Temporary Work Part‐time Work  Staffing Agency Assignments

For more information on how temporary work affects your benefits:

UI Temporary Work Booklet:http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ui/bnfts/temporary‐work‐ui‐benefits.pdf 

101‐800‐939‐6631: Call and ask to speak to a UI specialist for additional details.See page 11 in your UI Handbook

Volunteer!Job Seeker Customers Can Fill Gaps in Their Resume by Volunteering

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Meals On WheelsHabitat For HumanityUnited WayRed CrossLocal ChurchesTCOG‐RSVP: 903‐813‐3587And many more

Fidelity BondingWhat is Fidelity Bonding?

Insurance to protect against employee dishonesty, such as larceny, embezzlement, forgery and theft.No bond approval processing ‐ Bond is instantly issued to employer upon hiring qualified individuals.Courtesy bonds are issued at the $5000 level, but available at higher levels if appropriate.When purchased for eligible job seekers through the workforce center, this incentive program costs employer/employees $0.

Who qualifies for Fidelity Bonding?Public Assistance RecipientsEx‐OffendersJob Seekers with poor credit histories

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CREATING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR VETERANS!

Workforce Solutions Texoma is proud of ourVeterans who have sacrificed so much for ourcountry. Our staff are trained to help veteransachieve their employment and training goals.

In partnership with the Texas Veterans Commission, Veterans EmploymentRepresentatives (VERs), are housed in the Grayson County WorkforceCenter. VER’s provide a full range of employment services to veterans.

VER’s offer personalized assistance to veterans including, but not limited to:Job Search Assistance Job Development Employment Counseling and Case Management Labor Market Information Referrals to Other Services and Agencies Information on Veterans Benefits and Training Opportunities Resume Preparation Access to Government and Private Job Banks Information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program Plus Additional Resources 

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CREATING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES!

Workforce Solutions provides resources to support individualswith disabilities in finding and retaining employment. All ofour Workforce Centers are accessible.All centers have the following accessibility aids:

Accessible Computer WorkstationsAladdin Jeanie Pro Magnifiers, to help individuals with low vision completeapplications, see newspaper ads, or read other small‐print materials.Tape recorders can be checked out at the front desk for use in grouporientationsPocket Talkers (voice amplification) can also be requested for use by ourcustomers to assist in ease of hearing during group or individual sessions.TTY telephones are available to assist job seekers who are deaf or havehearing impairments to communicate for job search purposes.Icons are on all of the computers in our Resource Rooms to access computerresources for people with disabilities. These icons will access the MicrosoftEase of Access Center which includes Magnifier, Narrator, On‐ScreenKeyboard and High Contrast options.

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CREATING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES!

Agency Partners and Other Resources can also be accessed through our workforce centers

Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)is a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities prepare for, find or keep employment.

http://www.dars.state.tx.us or http://www.dars.state.tx.us/services/index.shtml

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DARS STAFF IN WORKFORCE CENTERSDenison TuesdayBonham Wednesday & ThursdayGainesville  Wednesday & Friday

DARS Orientations in Gainesville:  First and third Tuesday of every month with appointments scheduled during this time.Call 903.813.8200 for an appointment if you miss the orientation.

CREATING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUTH!

Services For YouthYouth Customers receive a variety of services aimed athelping them stay in high school, complete their GED,attend employment‐related training, and findemployment through our three local Workforce Centers.

These services include:Paid Work Experience Opportunities Responsibility & Leadership Skills Tutoring & Study Skills Training Opportunities Mentoring Career Planning

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CREATING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE!

Workforce Solutions Texoma offers child care assistance to help lowincome families pay for child care so they can go to work or attend aneducational program or a vocational training program.

Customers receiving child care assistance must meet federal, state andlocal guidelines in order to qualify for child care assistance. Informationcontained on our website is available to help individuals needing childcare assistance.

(www.workforcesolutionstexoma.com – click on the Child Care link) 

Make a decision about child care for your child/children, Determine if you may qualify for child care assistance, Complete the application process to receive child care assistance, and  Complete the recertification process while receiving child care assistance. 

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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)Funding may be available through the Workforce InvestmentAct to those interested in attending school to obtaineducational or vocational training.

Qualified individuals are those who are dislocated fromemployment through no fault of their own or adults andyouth who meet low income guidelines.

Attend our WIA Orientation for additional details includinginformation on selecting your training program as WIA fundswill only pay for training that will give you the best possiblechance of locating employment when you complete training. 18

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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)There are 2 steps in making a decision about choosing a training program:

Step 1: Choose a Target OccupationTo review the Target Occupations List on our website(www.workforcesolutionstexoma.com), click on the following links:

Jobs and Careers         Job Seekers          Training         Target Occupations

Step 2:  Choose a Training Provider (School)The list of approved training programs for the Texoma area can be found on the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Eligible Training Provider System:

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TWC ‐ Search for Approved WIA Training Providerswww.twc.state.tx.us

1. Click on “Explore Training Opportunities” 4. Select “Texoma 25” Texoma (25)

2. Click on “Find Training Providers” 6. Click on “Search” at the bottom of the page.

3. Select “Local Workforce Development Area” Radio Button Search

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CREATING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR RE-ENGAGEMENT TO WORK

Paid Work ExperienceTime‐limited program!Only 60 openings.

How It WorksWhen you contact employers, tell them you areeligible for 200 hours of subsidized employmentthrough this program.If the employer wants to know more, give themthe letter that we provided to you that has thecontact information and program details.

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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

CREATING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS THROUGH PARTNERING AGENCIES!

Workforce Solutions Texoma is proud of ourmany agency partners.

Reducing duplication of services and offering asmany services under one roof as possible are theheart of the One‐Stop concept.

Our Partners located in the Workforce Centersand Community Partners are vital to meeting theneeds of our customers.

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Alabama Coushatta Employment and Training Program

Provides On‐the‐Job Training (OJT) and WorkExperience (WE) for eligible Native Americans, NativeHawaiians, and Native Alaskans.

Contact: Judy Rice 903‐465‐4844

Website: www.acwia.org

Eligibility: Must have CDIB and belong to a Federallyrecognized Tribe.

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CREATING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR 55 & OVER!

Experience WorksProvides employment and training opportunitiesfor mature workers 55 and over.

Contact Chris: 903‐327‐8417.Website: www.experience works.org

These services include:Work Experience Opportunities Computer  TrainingGet paid, on–the‐job experienceTraining Opportunities Mentoring Find employment to enter or rejoin the workforce

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CREATING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONSTexas Dept of Public Safety Resources

Driver Responsibility Program Amnesty1‐800‐688‐6882 or www.txsurchargeonline.com

If you owe money for:Driving While License InvalidNo Driver License No Insurance 1st Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) OffenseSubsequent DWIDWI with blood alcohol of 0.16 or more 

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NEXT STEPSKeep your 1‐1 appointment with your Job CoachSign up for Work‐In‐Texas, Resume, andInterviewing ClassesBegin your Job Search Using Work‐In‐Texas (WIT)o Check WIT Daily for Job Matches and contact

Employers to schedule interviewso Complete your WIT Employment Plan

Employment GoalEmployment BarriersAction Plan

Task TitleStart Date & Target End DateAssigned ToTask Status

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Task Title Task Description

WIT completion Thoroughly complete WIT info.

Start Date Target End Date Assigned To Task Status

4/26/12 4/30/12 Myself In progress

Task Title Task Description

Match to jobs Investigate current openings that I qualify for

Start Date Target End Date Assigned To Task Status

5/1/12 5/3/12 Me and WFS staff In progress

Task Title Task Description

Training opportunities Investigate current training opportunities I may pursue

Start Date Target End Date Assigned To Task Status

4/26/12 4/30/12 Me and WFS staffMyself

In progress

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