If you have been laid off, the Economic Transition Grant might help you. It provides money for training and funds to cover housing, food, transportation, childcare, and more. For more information, contact Chante Allen at (610) 280-1032 or callen@edsisolutions.com.
The PA Career Link is hosting a 3-week Virtual Manufacturing Training Boot Camp starting on February 15, 2021 to prepare individuals to gain and retain employment in the Manufacturing Industry. Applications accepted until February 12th. Call today at 610-280-1062 or email rspatichia@edsisolutions.com.
Week 5
In the Chester County OIC newsletter this week you will find information on career development workshops, job openings, learning opportunities, virtual recruiting events, URBN hiring event in Coatesville, dental care, food pantry, clothing program, and rent relief.
We are currently accepting new students for our free GED and ESL programs. Bring a friend! For more information, please contact Maryann Stravous at (610) 235-4588 or email at mstravous@cc-oic.org.
WORKSHOPS & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC) recently purchased its first van to be used for transporting program participants to workshops, training, and job interviews. The 12-passenger Chevy van was purchased through a state grant sponsored by (now) retired PA State Senator Andrew Dinniman. In addition to offering transport to students, CCOIC is looking to hire one of its own program participants or graduates as driver.
As said by Dinniman, Job training leading to employment opportunities is the important function of Chester County OIC. I am glad that before retiring from the senate I was able to secure a grant for OIC to purchase a much-needed van to transport those, who they serve, to job training and employment.
Week 3
In the Chester County OIC newsletter this week you will find information on career development workshops, job openings, learning opportunities, virtual job fairs, food cupboards, and a program that helps individuals enroll in health insurance, SNA10P benefits, and cash assistance.
We are currently accepting new students for our free GED and ESL programs. Bring a friend! For more information, please contact Maryann Stravous at (610) 235-4588 or email at mstravous@cc-oic.org.
WORKSHOPS & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Despite the fact that we live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, poverty and poor education is still rampant. Today technology can make a difference yet far too many families do not have a home computer.
By simply writing a letter explaining the need for a low-cost computers or devices, families obtain devices necessary to better educate their children.
Team Children has a digital inclusion program that offers refurbished laptops and desktops at low prices. For more information, please check the flyer attached. To apply, please follow the three steps listed in the website: http://www.teamchildren.org/2020-computer-application.html.
Week 2
This is the first Chester County OIC News of 2021 and today you will find information on career development workshops, job openings, learning opportunities, virtual job fairs, refurbished laptops and desktops at low prices, counseling videos, and free income tax preparation services.
WORKSHOPS & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
The PA CareerLink in Chester County is offering professional development workshops this week. Please see details below. Register at https://www.pacareerlinkchesco.org/ or contact them at 610-280-1031.
John Custer ACHIEVED his GED!
John Custer joined the OIC GED program on August 10th. Prior to attending our program, John had attended a two-year trade school. In this program, he was assured that he would have a high school diploma when he completed the program. When he graduated the program, he received a certificate that he was told was a “high school diploma”. He shared this with two successive employers. Later when attempting to apply to college, he discovered that the trade school was not accredited to issue a valid high school diploma, so his diploma was not accepted by the college. This brought John to the doors of OIC in search of a GED program. When John went through the intake process on August 10th, he shared his goal of attending DCCC in January to get an associate’s degree in the area of machine and tool/die cutting.
CCOIC offers a variety of training programs and workshops. Learn more.
Virtual English as a Second Language and GED classes that are accepting registration NOW! LEARN MORE
Career Development Workshops were you’ll learn about LinkedIn, Having a Mentor, How to Present Yourself if you have a Criminal Record and Creating Goals for Career and Life. LEARN MORE
Our new SOAR Coursera Training Program with classes like Covid Response Contact Tracker, Google IT Support Pro Certificate, Skills of the Future: Advanced Manufacturing and Skills of the Future: Entrepreneurship. LEARN MORE
Join CCOIC for a new virtual Time Management Workshop: Keys to Getting the Bag. In this workshop you’ll learn about planning and the workplace.
When?
SEPTEMBER 29TH
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where?
YOUR OWN HOME, THROUGH ZOOM!
TO SIGN UP CALL:
610-235-4717
Topics include:
What is a PLAN
• BECOME ORGANIZED
• IMPORTANCE OF PLANS
• PLANNING YOUR DAY
• BACKUPS, BACKUPS, BACKUPS!
• EXTRAS
The Workplace
• PLANNING FOR THE RULES
• THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center is a non-profit community- based organization that has been meeting the needs of the economically disadvantaged individuals throughout the community.
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