Region 4 One Stop Career Development Centers
Your Partners Toward Success

Workforce Development Center Work Shops
Benton County
Linn County

Linn Workforce Development Center
Albany, OR 97321
(541)967-2171 extension 243

Agencies represented- OED, CHS, CSC, VRD, LBCC, EW

East Linn Workforce Development Center
44 Industrial Way
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541)259-5790

Agencies represented - OED, CHS, CSC, VRD, EW, LBCC

Benton Workforce Development Center
545 SW Second Street
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541)757-4261 extension 221

Agencies represented- OED, CHS, CSC, VRD, LBCC, EW, Benton County Mental Health, Small Business Development Center, Benton County Information & Referral, Family Connections

Lincoln Workforce Development Center
120 NE Avery
Newport, OR 97365
(541)265-6419

Agencies represented - OED, CHS, CSC, VRD, EW, OCCC, AJC, Housing Authority of Lincoln County (HALC)

SERVICES AVAILABLE
(CLICK ON OUR PARTNER'S NAMES FOR ACCESS TO THEIR WEB SITES)

Oregon Employment Department (OED)

State of Oregon job announcements
Job placement services
Unemployment insurance
Training UI Program
Job search training
Labor market information
Worker Profile Program
Claimant Re-employment Services Program
Job listings from other states

Community Human Services (CHS)

JOBS Program
Employment related day care
Employment retention
Oregon Health Plan
Food stamps
Cash/Medical assistance
Help in obtaining child support
Community referrals
Planning for self-sufficiency

Community Services Consortium (CSC)

Personalized job search assistance
Interview preparation
Resumes, cover letters, applications
Employment counseling
Occupational training
Job search workshops
Education and computer training
Energy assistance
Housing rehabilitation
Weatherization
Food Share and Gleaning
Referrals to jobs and community resources
Veteran’s services
Dislocated worker training
Job skill and interest assessment
Youth employment training

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS)

Job search services for people with disabilities
Job retraining
Assistance with workplace accommodations
Application and interview tips
Resumes and cover letters
Skill assessment
Vocational counseling
Referrals to other community disability services
Job placement and preparation for independent living
Disability benefits

Linn Benton Community College (LBCC)

Associate degrees and certificates
Referral for GED
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Small business development
Courses at off-campus centers
Short term trainings
Open entry and short term classes
Financial aid forms and information
Campus tours

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Confederated Tribes of the Siletz(CTSI)
Experience Works (EW)
Oregon Coast Community College(OCCC)
Angell Job Corps (AJC)

BENTON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
545 SW Second Street
Corvallis, Oregon97333
All workshops are FREE and open to the public
Resource Room Hours
Monday 8-6 Tuesday-Friday 8-5

Welcome to your Benton Workforce Development Center (BWDC). The BWDC is your One Stop Resource Center that provides tools, training, and experienced staff to assist you in the achievement of your employment goals. Please ask any of your friendly staff members about access to the following services:
««Free weekly community workshops and resources ««Computerized local and state job listings from Oregon Employment Department ««Information on unemployment benefits and programs to help you get back to work ««Free use of copy machine, fax machine, and telephones for job search ««Complete use of computers featuring internet access, Microsoft Word & Excel, Win Way Resume, and your own free computer disk ««Information on food stamps, Oregon Health Plan, childcare, the JOBS program, community referrals, and programs from Adult and Family Services ««Skills Assessment and computerized interest inventory programs ««Reference library for job search resources and daily newspaper classified listings ««Job search services for veterans and people with disabilities ««Individual assistance and tips with resumes, interviewing, cover letters and more ««Information on energy assistance, housing rehabilitationm, weatherization, food share and gleaning, alternative schooling and emergency services ««Linn-Benton Community College informations on programs, GED, Adult Basic Education, small business development, financial aid, and degrees and certificates ««««More services may be available for you; just ask one of our friendly staff members!

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Job Corps Interested? Call Sarah 1-541-686-7806 Find out if this Youth Training Program is a good match for you!	9:30am-4:00pm Veteran's Representative Learn about services and opportunities that you may be able to take advantage of as a veteran. Check in with an Employment Department Staff on duty to schedule a meeting. Interested in job search strategies, education, youth programs, AmeriCorps* VISTA, housing, or energy assistance? Visit Community Services Consortium upstairs in Suite A	9:00am-10:00am Networking BWDC Meeting Room Network with other job seekers. Find out about word of mouth jobs in the community, find support from others looking for work, and improve job search skills through activities. Topics change weekly. Job search resources are available to the public during regular hours, such as computers with internet, fax machine, copy machine and staff for walk-in assistance and job referrals.	8:00am-11:00am Veteran's Representative Learn about services and opportunities that you may be able to take advantage of as a veteran. Check in with an Employment Department Staff on duty to schedule a meeting. 1:00pm-2:00pm Career Planning BWDC Computers Learn about occupations that match your interest, abilities, and preferences while learning about the labor market. Call Carla Raymond @ 917-4788 to register. Drop-ins welcome if space available. 2:00pm-3:00pm Financial Aid and Scholarships for Training BWDC Computers Discover scholarships and loans that match your educational plans. Call Carla Raymond @ 917-4788 to register. Drop-ins welcome if space available.	Good luck in your job search today!! Confidence will make a big difference

LINN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
139 4th Avenue SE
Albany, Oregon

All workshops are FREE and open to the public
Resource Room Job Search Hours
8-5 Monday - Friday
March 2008

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

NO workshops currently
scheduled

9:00am-10:00am
Networking
Network with other job seekers.
Find out about word of mouth jobs in the community, find support
from others looking for work, and improve job search skills through activities. Topics change weekly. LWDC East Room (BT)

1:00pm-2:30pm Career Planning
Discover occupations that match your interest, abilities, and preferences using a computerized program called Career Information System.(Also on Thursdays by appointment @ front desk.) LWDC resource Room (MJ)

2:30pm-3:00pm
LBCC Training Opportunities Learn how you can keep your present job while you take classes to prepare you for the future. (Also on Thursdays by appointment @ front desk.) LWDC Resource Room (MJ)

3:00pm-3:30pm
Financial Aid for Training Discover scholarships and loans that match your educational plans, abilities, and background by using a computerized program to help you find financial aid for training. (Also on Thursdays by appointment @ front desk.) LWDC Resource Room (MJ)

8:30am-9:00am
LWDC & CSC Orientation
Learn about the resources available to you to make an effective job search and how to partner with Community Services Consortium. LWDC East Room (MR)

9:00am-10:00am
Resumes
Learn how to market yourself more effectively. Find out what employers look for and how they screen before interviewing.
LWDC East Room (GI)

10:00am-11:00
Interviewing
Find out how to prepare for your interview and what to expect when you arrive. Learn about different types of interviews and how to answer difficult questions.
LWDC East Room (GI)

10:30am-12noon Job Corps Orientation Orientation to Academic and training programs for qualified 16-24 year olds. Pre-registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome. Call 541-686-7806 for pre-registration. LWDC Resource room (Albany: Third Friday of the month only)

2:00pm-4:00pm
PD-100 Applications In-depth review of the State of Oregon application process. Receive tips and suggestions for improving your candidacy for employment. LWDC East Room (GI)(Albany first & third Friday of the month only)

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
			1 8:30am-9:00am LWDC & CSC Orientation (MR)	2 9:00am-10:00am Resumes 10:00am-11:00 Interviewing (GI) 2:00pm-4:00pm PD-100 State Applications (LWDC East Room GI)
5 No Classes on Monday	6 9:00am-10:00am Networking(BT)	7 1:00pm-2:30pm Career Planning (MJ) 2:30pm-3:30pm LBCC Training Opportunities & Financial Aid for Training (MJ) (All above also on Thursday by appointment @ front desk)	8 8:30am-9:00am LWDC & CSC Orientation (MR)	9 9:00am-10:00am Resumes 10:00am-11:00 Interviewing (GI)
12 No Classes on Monday	13 9:00am-10:00am Networking(BT)	14 1:00pm-2:30pm Career Planning (MJ) 2:30pm-3:30pm LBCC Training Opportunities & Financial Aid for Training (MJ) (All above also on Thursday by appointment @ front desk)	15 8:30am-9:00am LWDC & CSC Orientation (MR)	16 9:00am-10:00am Resumes 10:00am-11:00 Interviewing LWDC East Rooom (GI) 10:30am-12noon Job Corps Orientation 2:00pm-4:00pm PD-100 State Applications (LWDC East Room GI)
19 No Classes on Monday	20 9:00am-10:00am Networking(BT)	21 1:00pm-2:30pm Career Planning (MJ) 2:30pm-3:30pm LBCC Training Opportunities & Financial Aid for Training (MJ) (All above also on Thursday by appointment @ front desk)	22 8:30am-9:00am LWDC & CSC Orientation (MR)	23 9:00am-10:00am Resumes 10:00am-11:00 Interviewing (GI)
26 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY Office Closed	27 9:00am-10:00am Networking(BT)	28 1:00pm-2:30pm Career Planning (MJ) 2:30pm-3:30pm LBCC Training Opportunities & Financial Aid for Training (MJ) (All above also on Thursday by appointment @ front desk)	29 8:30am-9:00am LWDC & CSC Orientation (MR)	30 9:00am-10:00am Resumes 10:00am-11:00 Interviewing (GI)

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Staff:	MR=Mary Reed #967-2171 x270	Partner Agencies:	OED=Oregon Employment Department
	GI=Greg Ivers #967-2171 x264		CSC=Community Services Consortium
	MJ=Marci Johnston #967-2171x265		LBCC=Linn-Benton Community College
	BT=Bill Tucker #967-2171 x258

Linn Workforce Development Center
139 SE 4th
Albany, OR 97321

Ph: (541) 967-2171 or 1-888-877-5062
Web: www.working4you.org

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