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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 President’s Office of Employment Training and US Department of
Labor.
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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CASH
Incentive Programs
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Financial
Aid Assistance
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Computer Lab Usage
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Access to
Illinois Skills Match and Illinois Resource Information
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