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1499 Hillcrest Drive
San Antonio, TX 78228 |
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Phone |
210-438-0581
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Fax |
210-438-8057
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Hours of Operation |
Mon-Fri (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), Rotating Sat (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
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TDD/TTY |
1-800-735-2989 or 1-800-735-2988 (Voice)
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Web Site Address |
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Brief Description of Services Provided at this Site (Narrative) |
Our network of Workforce Solutions Alamo Career Centers provides services and resources to both local jobseekers and businesses to help them compete in the global economy.
Workforce Solutions Alamo serves the City of San Antonio and Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina and Wilson counties.
Local Jobseeker Services:
*Job Development & Placement Assistance
*Skills Assessment
*Career Counseling
*Job Search Workshops
*Information & Training Assistance (workplace skills, occupational, literacy, etc.)
*Support services (child care, transportation, clothing, etc.)
*And more;
Business Services:
*Recruitment, Screening & Referral Services
*Job Postings on WorkInTexas.com
*Customized Training Opportunities
*Tax Credit Programs
*Professional Outplacement Services
*Labor Market Information (wage data, occupation/industry trends, etc.)
*Labor Law Resources
*And more
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Type of Office |
Comprehensive One-Stop Career Centers
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Office Level |
Local
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Center is closed temporarily |
No
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Veterans Employment Representative |
Yes
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Please call to make an appointment. |
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Veterans Representative #1 Phone |
210-438-0581 Ext. 1507
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Veterans Rep. #1 E-mail Address |
jerry.bennett@tvc.state.tx.us
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Business Representative Name |
Dahl Gren
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Business Representative Phone |
210-438-1516
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Parking Availability |
Yes
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Public Transit Access |
www.viainfo.net or call 210-362-2020
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Language Capability |
English/Spanish
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UI Filing Assistance by Phone Available |
Yes
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UI Filing Assistance Online Available |
Yes
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UI Filing Assistance from Staff Available |
Yes
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| Site Resources | |||
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Career Resource Room |
Yes
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Rooms where employers can interview job seekers |
Yes
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Telephones |
Yes
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Fax Machines |
Yes
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Copy Machine |
Yes
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Personal Computers |
Yes
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Internet Access |
Yes
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Video Viewing Stations |
Yes
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On-site Childcare |
No
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| Youth Services |
| Finding Work | |||
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Find out about job openings (including work experience, internships and community service) |
Yes
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Find out how to get a work permit |
Yes
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Learn about strategies for finding a job |
Yes
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Get help in preparing for job interviews |
Yes
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Get help preparing your resume |
Yes
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Post your resume for employers to see |
Yes
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| Summer Opportunities | |||
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Get help in finding a summer job |
Yes
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Find out about summer learning opportunities |
Yes
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| Getting Skills and Training | |||
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Learn new job skills |
Yes
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Improve your current job skills |
Yes
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Learn about the world of business |
Yes
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Prepare for High School Equivalency (GED) exam |
Yes
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Improve your reading, writing and math skills |
Yes
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Improve your English skills (ESL) |
Yes
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Get information about schools and training programs |
Yes
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| Other Resources | |||
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Get help with living expenses while in training |
No
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Get help finding child care |
No
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Learn about financial aid for training |
No
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| Planning your career | |||
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Assess your reading and math skills |
Yes
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Assess your career interests and skills |
Yes
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Learn about jobs and careers suitable for you |
Yes
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Learn about jobs in demand and rates of pay |
Yes
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Get information about employers in your local area |
Yes
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Learn about what employers expect of their workers |
Yes
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| Workers Services |
| Dealing with a Loss of a Job | |||
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File Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim |
Yes
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Get help in coping with the stress of job loss |
Yes
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Get help coping financially with job loss |
Yes
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Learn about community resources |
Yes
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| Getting Skills and Education | |||
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Receive training in new job skills |
Yes
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Improve your current job skills |
Yes
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Learn how to start your own business |
Yes
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Prepare for High School Equivalency (GED) exam |
Yes
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Improve your reading writing and math skills |
Yes
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Improve your English skills (ESL) |
Yes
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Get information about education and training schools, such as their tuition and success in placing students in jobs |
Yes
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| Other Resources | |||
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Get help with living expenses while in training |
Yes
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Get help finding childcare |
Yes
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Get help obtaining financial aid for training |
Yes
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| Planning your career | |||
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Assess your reading and math skills |
Yes
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Assess your career interests |
Yes
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Learn about jobs and careers suitable for you |
Yes
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Learn about jobs in demand and rates of pay |
Yes
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Get information about employers in your local area |
Yes
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Learn about what employers expect of their workers |
Yes
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| Finding Work | |||
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Find out about job openings |
Yes
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Learn about strategies for finding a job |
Yes
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Get help in preparing for job interviews |
Yes
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Get help preparing your resume |
Yes
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Post your resume for employers to see |
Yes
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Share job-search strategies with other job seekers (job club) |
Yes
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| Business Services |
| Recruiting Employees | |||
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Post your job openings |
Yes
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Get access to resumes posted by job applicants |
Yes
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Get job applicants pre-screened |
Yes
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Use on-site facilities for recruiting and interviewing job applicants |
Yes
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Have job applicants` skills tested |
Yes
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Have background checks conducted on job applicants |
No
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Learn about strategies for recruiting workers |
Yes
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Learn how to interview job applicants effectively |
Yes
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Get help in analyzing and writing job descriptions |
Yes
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Develop programs to train new workers for your business |
Yes
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Get training costs reimbursed for qualified job candidates |
Yes
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| Business Resources | |||
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Learn about Unemployment Insurance taxes and eligibility rules |
Yes
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Learn about EEO and ADA requirements |
Yes
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Learn about legal requirements for hiring and firing workers |
Yes
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Receive information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and other hiring incentives |
Yes
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Get information on employment, wage and salary trends |
Yes
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Get your employee training needs analyzed |
Yes
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Get outplacement services for employees you are laying off |
Yes
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