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Offers assistance to help individuals purchase necessary uniforms and supplies for verified employment. Assistance may also be provided for test fees for licenses or vocational certifications.

GED test fees may also be paid for individuals entering the workforce or increasing their earning potential. Assistance up to $150 is available with verified employment needs. This program will be available until funds are exhausted.

Upon approval, items will be ordered and delivered to the SCCR office for pick up or test fees will be paid directly to the vendor. No payments will be made directly to the client.

Services

Employment Related Transportation
Work Related Fee Payment Assistance
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Offers scholarships to the spouses of active Military members. Scholarships may be available for education (GED's to PhD's), professional licenses and certifications, including re-licensure, business and entrepreneurial expenses, supervised clinical hours, continuing education courses, and more.

Services

Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Scholarships

Provides funding towards a GED and certification to obtain employment and offers necessary supplies to attend classes regularly or begin employment with a living wage or higher.

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Services

Education Related Fee Payment Assistance

Provides assistance with developing resumes, applying for jobs on-line, and utilizing Job Search through the Illinois Worknet website.

Will also cover the cost of tuition and permit testing for the CDL Certification program. This area of employment has been identified as a short-term training area with high employment opportunities at a good living wage. The program is coordinated through Richland Community College, where the training is provided. Must provide a minimum of 2 pre-hire letters from potential employers before being approved for the CDL Certification program.

Several other funding sources are available for the CDL certification. Income requirements and amount of tuition paid by Empowerment Opportunity Center varies for these programs. Please call for a prescreening and to obtain information about all CDL certification options.

Services

Job Search/Placement
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Services

Educational Testing
Job Search/Placement
WIOA Programs
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Scholarships
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Training Resource Lists
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Services

Educational Testing
Job Search/Placement
WIOA Programs
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Scholarships
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Training Resource Lists
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Services

Educational Testing
Job Search/Placement
WIOA Programs
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Scholarships
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Training Resource Lists
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Provides assistance to eligible individuals who wish to attain their GED by paying the testing fees, when funding is available. Up to 2 failed sections may also be retaken with MCS funds. Individual must be ready to take the GED test and pick up application packet at the office.

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Services

Educational Testing
Job Search/Placement
WIOA Programs
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Scholarships
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Training Resource Lists
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

For members of the West Humboldt community, R City provides special expense support for individuals impacted by violence or crime. This includes funeral expense support, school expense support, mentoring/counseling, food/housing, and employment assistance.

Services

Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Services

Educational Testing
Job Search/Placement
WIOA Programs
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Scholarships
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Training Resource Lists
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Provides an array of services for low-income Kane County residents: - GED Assistance: Covers cost of books and/or GED test fees. - Emergency Assistance: One-time assistance (must be a crisis situation- like the temporary loss of a job or an unexpected car repair bill) to cover emergency rental, medical, glasses, transportation, or dental care services. - Childcare subsidy: Assistance with paying weekly co-payment for childcare expenses. - College scholarships. - Online Tutoring Services: Assistance with paying for online tutoring services from certified instructors. - Back to School Assistance: Shopping cards to purchase a new pair of shoes for children at the start of the school year. Only available summer months. - Rent Assistance. - Utility Assistance (Water bill only).

Services

Scholarships
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Dental Care Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Services

Educational Testing
Job Search/Placement
WIOA Programs
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Scholarships
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Training Resource Lists
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Services

Educational Testing
Job Search/Placement
WIOA Programs
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Scholarships
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Training Resource Lists
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Services

Educational Testing
Job Search/Placement
WIOA Programs
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Scholarships
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Training Resource Lists
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Services

Educational Testing
Job Search/Placement
WIOA Programs
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Scholarships
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Training Resource Lists
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Services

Educational Testing
Job Search/Placement
WIOA Programs
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Scholarships
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Training Resource Lists
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers