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150 Evelyn C. Neely Dr.
P.O. Box 1032 Athens, GA 30603 |
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Phone |
706-583-2550
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Fax |
706-369-5895
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Hours of Operation |
8:00am-5:30pm Monday through Friday
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Web Site Address |
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Brief Description of Services Provided at this Site (Narrative) |
Free Internet and resume writer access computers are on site. Veteran representatives are available at this location. Representatives are available with an appointment. Full range of jobseeker and employer services. Career and job information, internet job search, computer resume service, employment counseling, federal bonding program, interpreter/reader, job placement, job search workshops, resource, area, skills assessment, unemployment insurance, work experience, worksite training
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Type of Office |
Comprehensive One-Stop Career Centers
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Office Level |
Local
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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 |
706-583-2550
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Veterans Rep. #1 E-mail Address |
david.strickland@dol.state.ga.us
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Parking Availability |
yes
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Public Transit Access |
yes
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Language Capability |
yes
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UI Filing Assistance by Phone Available |
No
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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 |
No
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Improve your current job skills |
No
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Learn about the world of business |
No
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Prepare for High School Equivalency (GED) exam |
No
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Improve your reading, writing and math skills |
No
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Improve your English skills (ESL) |
No
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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 |
Yes
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| Workshops | |||
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Name |
Various
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Description |
Resume Workshop
Keeping Your Job
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Age is an Asset
Postive Attitude
Interviewing
Internet Job Search
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Networking
Setting Up and Using E-mail
Occupational Choices
Budgeting/Financial Management
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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 |
No
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Improve your current job skills |
No
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Learn how to start your own business |
Yes
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Prepare for High School Equivalency (GED) exam |
No
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Improve your reading writing and math skills |
No
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Improve your English skills (ESL) |
No
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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 |
No
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Get help finding childcare |
No
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Get help obtaining financial aid for training |
Yes
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| Workshops | |||
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Name |
RePlace Yourself
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Description |
A comprehensive workshop on the latest and most effective job search techniques. Learn how to start a job search, set goals, identify skills, complete applications, create a resume, interview successfully, and effectively network.
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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 |
No
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Have background checks conducted on job applicants |
No
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Learn about strategies for recruiting workers |
No
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Learn how to interview job applicants effectively |
No
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Get help in analyzing and writing job descriptions |
No
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Develop programs to train new workers for your business |
No
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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 |
No
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Learn about legal requirements for hiring and firing workers |
No
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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 |
No
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Get outplacement services for employees you are laying off |
Yes
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