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www.cookcountyil.gov/CountyWorks
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As part
of a consortium,
Bethel Community Facility’s Start Towards Employment Program (STEP)
operates
an employment training program which is funded by the
Cook County Works (Youth) and United States Department of Labor (Adults).
Accordingly,
STEP
incorporates workforce development principles into its methodology. The
purpose is to prepare youth, adults and homeless persons for employment,
education and training through a variety of processes by means of:
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Informing
potential clients
about
employment opportunities and daily job listings.
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Preparing clients for employment
by assisting them with filling out forms and putting together a
resume.
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Working closely
with contractors, job service, and other agencies in placing
clients.
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Developing plans for clients
, stressing
their employability through training.
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Networking
communications in order to timely and accurately effect job
placement and employment assistance.
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Encouraging GED Obtainment
or attending Basic Education classes.
JOB SEARCH AND PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
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Match Abilities with Job
Openings
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Building Job Skills
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Strengthen Work Ethic
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Job Clubs
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Assistance with resumes, cover
letters, and documentation needed for employment.
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On-The-Job
Training
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Pre-Employment Training
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Internet Job
Search
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Labor Market
Information
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Employee
Opinion Surveys
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING CASE MANAGEMENT
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Intake
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Skills Upgrading
Assessment of Skills and
Needs
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Information on Available
Services
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Comprehensive Assessments
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Development of Individual
Employment Plans
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Recruitment and Pre-Screening
CAREER COUNSELING
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Identifying strengths and
capabilities
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Enhance Communication Skills
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Career Development Workshops
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Individual Counseling
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Career Planning
YOUTH SERVICES
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Tutoring and study skills
training.
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Alternative secondary school
services
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Summer employment
opportunities--linked to academic and occupational skills training.
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Paid and unpaid work
experiences.
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Leadership development.
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Adult mentoring during
participation and afterwards.
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12 month follow-up services
PLUS. . .
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