Stanislaus Alliance Worknet

SERVICES FOR THE JOB SEEKERS

The Alliance Worknet provides assistance to Adults, Youth, Dislocated Workers and Older Workers entering or returning to the workforce.

Job seekers may receive assistance through job referrals and labor market information or specialized employment services such as GED preparation or job search assistance. Job training opportunities are also available for individuals who are in special need of such training to obtain productive, self-sustaining employment.

YOUTH
The Alliance Worknet has programs designed to assist eligible youth in achieving academic and employment success. Services are designed to meet the needs of students, high school graduates, dropouts, and others who are in need of employment and training assistance.

The Careerquest youth program provides education, training, and employment opportunities for low-income youth. Services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual and may include:

Tutoring, study skills training, and instruction leading to completion of school, including dropout prevention

Alternative school services

Paid and unpaid work experience including job shadowing and internships

Occupational skills training such as vocational classes or on-the-job training

Leadership development opportunities

Supportive services such as transportation and childcare

Adult mentoring

Follow-up services to help individuals who have completed the program

Guidance and counseling

Job Seekers can access any of these levels of services depending on their individual needs.

Program services include but are not limited to:

ADULTS / DISLOCATED WORKERS
The Alliance Worknet Resource Centers are your job search headquarters. Services are available to job seekers, free of charge, on a walk-in basis from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Core Services include:

Orientation and information regarding services available

Initial assessment of needs

WorkKeys skill and ability assessment

Job search and placement assistance

Labor market information and statistics

Assistance in establishing eligibility for other federal, state, or local programs

Follow-up services to help individuals obtain or maintain employment

INTENSIVE SERVICES
If you need additional services to secure sustainable employment you may be eligible to receive Intensive Services. With the help of Workforce Development Specialists and through a network of partners (non-profit, government, educational, and private corporations) participants have the opportunity to participate in the following services:

Diagnostic testing and evaluation

Career counseling

Basic skills training such as GED, language, math or computer skills

Relocation assistance

Work experience

Internship assignments

TRAINING SERVICES
If you do not have the skills necessary to secure sustainable employment you may be eligible for Training Services, including specialized occupational skill training. Workforce Development Specialists can help you obtain new skills through:

On the job training

Vocational training

Entrepreneurial training through the SBDC and SCORE

Skill upgrading and retraining