ABLE Job Search Training (hybrid program)

The ABLE Job Search Training Program provides participants with up to three months of group and individual job search skills instruction. The purpose of the program is to provide unemployed and underemployed job seekers with the skills and confidence needed to navigate an increasingly complicated and competitive job search process. The goal of the program is the development of strong and effective job search tools and eventually placement into unsubsidized employment.
The ABLE Job Search Training Program includes the following components:

* Group job search sessions covering a range of job search topics including goal setting, resume and cover letter development, job retention techniques and effective networking
* Employer-led workshops focusing on company job application processes, employer expectations, worksite communication, social networking, and effective interviewing.
* Individual career and job counseling.
* Job development and placement assistance.
* Interview tips and practice including mock interviews conducted by current and former Human Resource representatives.
* Assistance in mastering the on-line job application process.
* Access to job search resources for each participant, including job listings, and a computer resource center with fast Internet connections, telephones and fax machines.
* Support from staff and fellow participants