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JobLink
| Office of Employment Training Services (OET)
OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING (OET) SERVICES
JobLink received certification from the state of Virginia as a One-Stop Career
Center with the implementation of the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
in July 2000. We are now part of the employment service agencies nationwide
that operate under the umbrella of the Department of Labor to provide workforce
services to everyone, even those not residing in the City of Alexandria. JobLinkís
Office of Employment Training (OET) can provide various services to customers
who meet WIA eligibility requirements.
Access Core Services
All customers have universal access to JobLinkís Core Services that
are free of charge. We have over thirty (30) new computers available to the
public with Internet access during hours of operation. Self-directed job search
customers can view our board of current up-to-date job vacancies in the local
and surrounding areas. Customers may use high quality copiers, fax machines,
telephones and even set up a voicemail account for employers to contact and
follow up regarding possible job opportunities.
Access Intensive Services
Customers who desire more guidance in their job search can access JobLinkís
free Intensive Services to receive assistance from Employment Training Specialists
(ETS), career counseling, job search assistance, job development, and assist
job placement. Customers who meet with an ETS can determine the need for intensive
services such as vocational assessments, out-of-area job search assistance,
transportation assistance, internships, job preparation, work experience,
supportive services, or other services deemed necessary.
Access Training Services
Funding for occupational skills educational training is available for customers
who meet eligibility requirements. Residents who need literacy and English
as a Second Language (ESL) classes can also receive the courses free of charge.
Eligibility Requirements for Training
Services
Terminated, laid off or received a notice of termination or lay-off from employer
Eligible for Unemployment Insurance and unlikely to return to previous occupation
Please bring the following documents to JobLink
Valid Photo Identification
Employment Termination Letter
Unemployment Insurance Monetary Determination
Selective Service Registration OR DD214 (males only)
Citizenship or Right to Work documents (birth certificate or passport)
Social Security Card
Verification of Alexandria Residency
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