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What you will be doing today Completing the DWP Online Orientation Completing the DWP basic information online form In your invitation you received a date and time to come to our office to complete the basic skills assessment. If you need a reminder, please call You will use the arrow keys or the next and back buttons to move through the Dislocated Worker Program online presentation. Next

Before you begin you will need a valid address. Your address will be used to contact you regarding your eligibility for the Dislocated Worker Program If you do not have an address you may register for a free account by clicking the mailbox… Next

The Workforce Connection For Your One Stop Employment Needs 303 N Main St, Rockford, IL Next IL Dept of Employment Security  File for Unemployment  Job Postings  Veteran Representatives  Job Corps for ages Resource Room  Free computer access  Free access to internet  Free phone/fax access  Free copying  Free Resume software Rock Valley College Dislocated Worker Program Designed to help those who have lost their jobs due to no fault of their own.  Laid off / Terminated  Receiving Unemployment  Exhausted Unemployment Rock River Training Corporation Serves the following populations:  Low Income  Low or no job skills  Poor work history  Formerly incarcerated  Youth – in school/ out of school  Adult – special populations Below are three programs Currently serving the Boone and Winnebago County area and offered under the Workforce Connection Back

Next Welcome to Rock Valley College Dislocated Worker Program Online Orientation

Some General Information Unemployment and Resource Room are located on the 3 rd floor of 303 N Main St, Rockford, IL Free Parking – In the parking garage enter from N Main St or Wyman St From the garage take the garage elevator to the 3 rd floor and enter the building All appointments must check in with the receptionist on the 3 rd floor Next Back

The Resource Room Monday through Friday 8:00 – 4:30 Located at both Workforce Connection Sites Next Internet Access Business Phone Copy Machine Fax Machine Resource Library Resume Writing Software Notary Public Professional Staff Audio/Visual Library Microsoft Office Tutorials Accessible work stations for people with disabilities The resource room is available to the general public. Back 303 North Main Street Rockford, IL Belvidere Road Belvidere, IL 61008

Additional Services For Veterans Contact LaTasha Faulkner Phone: (815) Walter Dinse Phone: (815) Additional Veterans information go to: click on “Veteran Services” Ex-Offender’s Re-Entry Employment Services Program Contact Leon Hansen (815) For Job Corps Contact ( ages ) Bonnie Mabie Phone: (815) Additional Job Corps information: Back Next

The Dislocated Worker and Rock River Training Corp Next The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is a federal program that funds local programs (e.g. Dislocated Worker Program and Rock River Training Corp) to provide an array of job seeking services to eligible participants Both programs offer help with training and required book expenses. The only difference between the two are the eligibility requirements. General Eligibility Requirements for WIA programs 1)Must be authorized to work in the United States 2)If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you MUST be Selective Service compliant. 3)Be 18 years of age or older at the time of application for DWP and Adult programs. Back

Requirements for DWP Determined eligible to receive, currently receiving or exhausted unemployment benefits Job of dislocation was in a declining industry or low growth occupation Formerly self-employed,but are no longer employed (Must provide verification of business ownership and closure) AND OR Next Back

Adult Eligibility Requirements You are currently or have been determined eligible to receive Link/SNAP/Food stamps in the past 6 months You are currently receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) You are receiving Supplemental Social Security Income (This is not social security disability, retirement or survivors benefits) You are receiving township assistance OR Your gross household income for the past 26 weeks is below poverty level. To review gross household income levels Next Back Click here

WIA Services Training Whether you are interested in completing a GED taking basic computer classes pursuing a certificate or college degree WIA programs provide financial assistance to eligible participants. Approval of training is based on an individual assessment and counselor approval. Funding for training programs is based on availability of funds through the respective WIA programs Next Back

Next Back Additional WIA Services Include Career counseling Job seeking skills Labor market information Helpful Workshops  Resumes  Cover Letters  Interviewing skills  Thank-you letters/cards

Please Review and Click the Appropriate WIA Program for you Dislocated Worker Program Currently laid-off or terminated due to no fault of your own and Currently receiving, or have exhausted your unemployment benefits Were self-employed but no longer self-employed Click the button below to complete a customer information form… Rock River Training Corp Are you … Currently receiving or have applied for Food Stamp (Link) in the past 6 months or Currently receiving TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or Currently receiving Social Security Income For additional information: visit website: Or call: Back Next Click Here Click Here

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