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Yavapai Workforce Connection
NACOG is the operation entity for Workforce
Investment Act services in Yavapai County through the Arizona Workforce
Connection. You can access 17 different employment/training services
from a single location at the Yavapai Workforce Connection One-Stop Center
in Prescott. Some Services are listed below. For additional
information, go to one of the following links:
http://www.arizonavirtualonestop.com
http://www.de.state.az.us/oscc/default.asp
http://www.helmetstohardhats.org
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Individualized case management/career planning to provide job development and job placement. Eligibility criteria/process required.
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Fully equipped resource room for job search activities, telephone for making appointments, computers/typewriters for completing resumes and employment applications, access to local, state and county job banks, etc.
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Assessment testing -- vocational aptitude and ability testing to assist in career decision making and for training/employment matches.
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Job search and self-sufficiency workshops to produce skills and job search and job retention.
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Basic education and GED preparation -- computerized academic training through open entry/open exit classes based on individual need.
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Applicable support services (work clothing, childcare, transportation needs, medical/dental/vision needs, etc.)
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Project hope box -- provides phone access to homeless individuals who are seeking full-time employment.
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Also available are: referral services,
Head Start applications, section 8/HUD housing services,
weatherization, Area Agency on Aging and Economic Development
Programs.
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Taxi Voucher Program
Are you in need of transportation? If you
do not have a valid Driver's License or access to a car, you may be eligible for
the Taxi Voucher Program. you must be a resident of Prescott, Prescott
Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Chino Valley or Camp Verde. Applicants must be 55
years or older, under age 19, have a disability, OR be low-income.
For additional information, call (928) 778-1422
in the Prescott area or pick up an application at 221 N. Marina St., Ste 201,
Prescott, AZ 86301. In the Camp Verde area, call (928) 649-6867.
Proof of income required for ages 19 to 54.
- The 2nd Annual NACOG Economic Development
District Tourism Forum will be held on October 21-24, 2008 in
Yavapai County, and is being hosted by the Town of Prescott Valley.
For more information call Kris Mass at (928) 778-1422.
How to Apply:
All those interested in a learning more about the programs are asked to attend an orientation. At the orientation you will receive information about program
services and an application, with directions for completion.
Orientations are held each Monday at
10:00 AM sharp. Individual orientations are available on an "as needed" basis.
Orientation information is also available as a software program.
(Orientations are not held on holidays.)
In Prescott:
You do not need an appointment for the orientation, but we suggest that you arrive at least five minutes early.
In Cottonwood:
Call (928) 649-6867 for a required orientation appointment.
Economic Development:
NACOG-EWD also provides employers and communities access to economic development funding within the region.
NACOG-EWD supports programs to assist economically distressed areas, planning regions, cities and counties to undertake significant economic development planning,
policy making and implementation efforts.
For further information on the economic development program, please contact:
Teri Drew, EWD Director (928) 778-1422
NACOG Workforce Investment Act Programs are Equal
Opportunity Employer/Programs and Auxiliary aids and services are
available upon request to individuals with disabilities. |