To learn more text “19320” to Asia at 484-378-9466 or contact Asia Suber at: asuber@cc-oic.org

Learn about our programs, get to know our staff and help us raise money to help improve and strengthen our education and career programs for the betterment of Chester County, PA! For specific details on program advertising, sponsor details and what your donation will go towards read below!

Where is the event?

Coatesville Country Club 143 Reservoir Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320

Learn more about Coatesville County Club https://www.coatesvillecountryclub.com/!

When is the event?

June 23rd | 5pm-9pm

How should I dress?

The dress is evening brilliant.

TICKET PRICE: $150.00 PER TICKET.

Why the GALA is a great opportunity:

Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC) is a non-profit organization located in Coatesville, serving Chester County by providing FREE adult basic literacy education and life skills programs that prepare individuals for employment and economic self-sufficiency. In operation since 1979, CCOIC helps over 800 adults per year.

CCOIC is funded entirely by grants and fundraising dollars.

Grants are provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Chester County Department of Workforce Development, The Chester County Workforce Development Board, PA Department of Labor, Housing and Urban Development, CCRES, Alliance for Health Equity, American Water, and other private foundations and businesses.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE:

Day and evening classes assisting non-native English speakers to learn English and skills to obtain and retain employment, post-secondary education, and/or prepare for citizenship.

GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT:

Day and evening classes up to four times a week in locations around the county to prepare adults without a high school diploma to take the GED exam.

ADULT TUTORING PROGRAM:

Volunteer tutoring program based at Chester County Library in Exton to assist students to improve English language skills, prepare for the GED exam, or to improve math and reading skills to gain or upgrade employment or to enter post-secondary education and training.

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM:

Online independent study program, workbooks and materials are supplied free of charge to help reach educational goals. Teacher support is available by email, phone or mail.

WORK ENCLAVE PROGRAM:

A comprehensive employment and vocational counseling and training program to help unemployed and underemployed adults of Chester County get a job.

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM:

Preparing individuals for certification as CNAs to work in the healthcare industry.

And so much more.

What your tax-deductible donation can help do:

$100 Gas Cards

$150 Student Supplies

$250 ESL Books for one class

$400 GED Books for one class

$600 Digital Literacy Laptop

$900 Work Boots for an Enclave Cohort

$100 Student Clearances

$150 Testing Supplies

$250 Chromebook

$300 Classroom Software

$500 Van Maintenance

$750 CNA Training Mannequin

The 29th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast is in Memory of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This breakfast is sponsored by the Phoenixville Area Social Concerns Committee.

Continental Breakfast – Cost $15 per person. $1 goes to the Don Coppedge Memorial Fund.

Below you can purchase your ticket, or download the flyer!

The Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation awards Chester County OIC $5,000.00 for Project HOPE (High Priority Occupations Producing Earnings.). The check was presented to Joyce Chester, president and CEO, by Ken DeTreux, board member of Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation!

CCOIC is proud to announce our Work Enclave Program has been awarded $20,000 from the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program!Thank you to Pennsylvania American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation!

Read their full press release and learn about the grant and other recipients here:

https://www.amwater.com/press-room/press-releases/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-american-water-proudly-recognizes-american-water-charitable-foundation-2022-workforce-readiness-grantees

CCOIC is proud to be an organization that offers education to a wide range of people looking to better their knowledge and lives! Now we are thankful to be the newest AHHAH site for handing out books to local kids!! Thank you to AHHAH and Jan Michener! This will be an exciting opportunity for Coatesville families and we can’t wait to share more about our partnership and the CCIU student workers who will help us make a difference in young readers lives!

By Leah Mikulich

Founded by Reverend Dr. Leon Sullivan in 1964, the OICA (Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America) marked an important milestone after nine years of waiting, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

In 2013, Mable Ellis Welborn, the chair of the board of the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust, had asked for the Philadelphia International Airport’s International Arrivals Hall to be renamed in the late Sullivan’s honor. Finally, her request was granted just in time for what would have been the reverend’s 100th birthday on Oct. 16.

Want to achieve a key certification that will give you a competitive edge when applying for a wide array of customer service positions across many industries?

CCOIC is excited to present our newest free training opportunity! From 11/14/22 to 11/17/22 we are offering the “Customer Service Specialist Program with NRF Certification”!

This training will be located at our main office, 22 N. 5th Avenue Coatesville, PA 19320, and will run from 10:00am to 3:00pm on selected days!

Thank you to Full Circle for helping to make this possible!

Please refer to the flyer for more information and contact Asia Suber at Email: asuber@cc-oic.org or text the word “NRF” to 484-378-1806.

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!

Special Education Paraprofessionals – Apply Here

Instructional Support Aides – Apply Here

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education.

It is with great gratitude that Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center would like to share that our Enclave program has been granted ARPA funding on behalf of the Chester County Commissioners votes!

Our Work Enclave, which has successfully taught participants career and personal development skills while helping to better the city of Coatesville to which we serve and call home, will be continuing for 3.5 years thanks to the gracious support of this grant amount of $833,070!

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Join an ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP!

Chester County Library & CCOIC Hosts ESL Conversation groups for adults 18+.

It’s FREE and open to the public.

Contact Jamie Claxton at (610) 344-5955 or jclaxton@ccls.org.

Sponsored by 2^nd Century Alliance, Chester County OIC is offering a Work Enclave Program: A Beautification Initiative for 19320.  The Enclave is a 5-week paid ambassador program for residents in the 19320 to participate in community clean up while learning work readiness skills.  Participants will go through a competitive interviewing process. 

Those selected will work earn $15.00 per hour for 5 weeks.  At the end of the 5-weeks, those who are work ready will move forward as candidates for local jobs with great pay and benefits.  To learn more about the Work Enclave, text “19320” to 484-378-9033.

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CCOIC is proud to share this upcoming event from the Overdose Prevention Task Force of Chester County, PA.

International Overdose Awareness Day is on Tuesday, August 31st.The County will be joining communities around the world in encouraging residents, businesses and organizations to raise awareness of overdose, reduce the stigma surrounding overdoses and drug related deaths, remember the lives lost to overdose and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends who have lost a loved one.

Interested in making a difference in your community? Want to help hardworking people better their language skills to enhance communication and career opportunities? Refer to the flyer for more details on how to become an ESL Classroom Aide!

In the Chester County OIC news this week you will find information on the Wonderfully Me Incorporated Empowerment program, Camp Dreamcatcher volunteering, training from South-Eastern Regional Pennsylvania Task Force, an important reminder from a Child’s Light, mental health presentations from Penn Medicine, affordable Wi-Fi, Digital Literacy classes, C.N.A training classes!, Forklift Training, an upcoming Legal Aid Expungement workshop, a Visit from the President of OIC, reflections on the Big Old Kids Party, CareerLink Services events and workshops, job openings, news and information for ESL & GED students, virtual conversation groups (evening and daytime), clothing for employment needs, mental health resources, and a human services hotline (2-1-1).

Finance/ Human Resources Manager

Full-Time (40) hours per week

The Finance/HR Manager is a strategic thought-partner, who reports to the President & CEO. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager of the following areas: finance, business planning and budgeting, human resources/employee benefits/compensation, and IT).

The Finance/HR Manager plays a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations as Chester County OIC continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.

More Information.

In the Chester County OIC news this week you will find information on mental health presentations, the GirlSpark 2022 summit!, affordable Wi-Fi, a clean slate and expungement workshop, services for expecting parents, citizenship classes, upcoming Coatesville events, SOAR program information, C.N.A training classes!, Work Enclave!, CareerLink Services & events, job openings, news and information for ESL & GED students, virtual conversation groups (evening and daytime), clothing for employment needs, mental health resources, and a human services hotline (2-1-1).

In the Chester County OIC news this week, you will find an important message regarding support for Ukraine, information on In the Chester County OIC news this week you will find information on mental health presentations, affordable Wi-Fi, services for expecting parents, citizenship classes, MCDC’s Juneteenth Carnival!, SOAR program information, C.N.A training classes!, Work Enclave!, CareerLink Services & events, job openings, news and information for ESL & GED students, virtual conversation groups (evening and daytime), clothing for employment needs, mental health resources, and a human services hotline (2-1-1).

by Leah Mikulich

As Ukraine continues to suffer from Russia’s invasion, organizations like the Chester County OIC are doing their part to provide supplies, relief, and aid to the beleaguered nation.

The OIC improves the lives of disadvantaged adults by creating educational and employment opportunities, but it has decided to give back in another way as well. The Coatesville-based nonprofit’s programs serve several Ukrainian students, some of whom still have family living in the country.

Jobseeker Resources!

In the Chester County OIC news this week, you will find an important message regarding support for Ukraine, information on citizenship classes, SOAR program information, C.N.A training classes!, Work Enclave!, CareerLink Services & events, job fair registration, job openings, news and information for ESL & GED students, virtual conversation groups (evening and daytime), clothing for employment needs, mental health resources, and a human services hotline (2-1-1).

WORKSHOPS & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

We are excited to present our C.N.A training Program

Chester County OIC is offering Certified Nurse Aide training. This is a valuable 128hr- plus course that prepares you for success as a certified Nursing Aide! The next class begins in February 2022. This course helps participants get better jobs after 3 months!

For more information Visit our CNA page!

In the Chester County OIC news this week, you will find information on job fair registration, citizenship classes, SOAR program information, C.N.A training classes!, Work Enclave!, CareerLink Services & events, job openings, news and information for ESL & GED students, virtual conversation groups (evening and daytime), clothing for employment needs, mental health resources, and a human services hotline (2-1-1).

WORKSHOPS & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Hire One Student Job Fair at Penn State Great Valley (Engineering & Manufacturing Students) – 9AM-1PM, FREE
The Deadline to register is today at 6pm!

Register today!

As Black History Month comes to a close, we continue to celebrate the rich historical contributions that are the underpinnings of America.  One valiant contributor was the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

An afternoon with a King — Recently in a symposium featuring his daughter, Dr. Bernice King, she echoed her father’s passion for peace, for equity and most of all for love.  Her recent children’s book – It Starts with Me – is based on a character who shows people how to open their hearts and minds by allowing love to drive their words, actions, and thoughts, believing through love, we can create a world where everyone feels like they belong.

Connect with CCOIC on Social Media. We look forward to hearing from you!

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ChescoOIC

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ChesCoOIC

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chestercountyoic/

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyce-chester-b37966/

#ccoic #oic #socialmedia

Are you ready for a new exciting career in the healthcare industry.

Sign up for the CCOIC Pre LPN / C.N.A. Program.

Cohort 1

Start date: 2/14/2022

Deadline to apply: 1/27/2022

Cohort 2

Start date: 5/23/2022

Deadline to apply: 5/5/2022

Cohort 3

Start date: 9/19/2022
Deadline to apply: 9/2/2022

For details, registration or information regarding eligibility and funding, contact Izabella at 484-798-0122 or via e-mail: izabellad@cc-oic.org or Tara at 484-798-0730.

Trellis for Tomorrow is a near two decade-old organization that provides experiential programs in organic gardening, environmental stewardship, and food security that teach practical and behavioral life skills for youth and adults. Trellis for Tomorrow aspires to create compassion and resilience in people while teaching them how to build sustainable communities. By 2024, Trellis aims to be the regional leader for empowering youth while addressing food insecurity.

If you would like to learn more about Trellis for Tomorrow’s innovative mission visit their website! https://www.trellis4tomorrow.org/story/

Two great opportunities to join this organization are open to applications!

Sponsored by 2^nd Century Alliance, Chester County OIC is offering a Work Enclave Program: A Beautification Initiative for 19320.  The Enclave is a 5-week paid ambassador program for residents in the 19320 to participate in community clean up while learning work readiness skills.  Participants will go through a competitive interviewing process. 

Those selected will work earn $15.00 per hour for 5 weeks.  At the end of the 5-weeks, those who are work ready will move forward as candidates for local jobs with great pay and benefits.  To learn more about the Work Enclave, text “19320” to 484-378-9033.

For more information about Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance visit: https://2ndcenturyalliance.org/.

By Mark Hostutler

The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) will award a two-year grant in the amount of $225,000 to the Chester County OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center) for the Homelessness and Unemployment in Coatesville Collective.

The collective aims to help people live healthy and well by increasing employment, living wages, and housing stability for 18- to 24-year-old adults of color living in Coatesville.

The AHE began a three-phase process to implement a Collective Impact model for the Homelessness and Unemployment in Coatesville Collective. Collective Impact is a disciplined, cross-sector approach to solving complex social and environmental issues on a large scale.

Donations may be made online at www.ccoic.org/donate

Dear Friends,
The past year has been challenging for everyone, but thanks to you, CCOIC was able to help our community members in need. You enabled us to keep offering adult education classes like English as a Second Language (ESL) and GED classes to help adults obtain their high school equivalency diplomas. Your support funded nursing programs that helped hard working women and men become health care providers–enabling them to have a career and earn a living wage–while also helping to fill essential health care positions that make our community safer and stronger.
Through virtual, in-person, and sometimes a hybrid of both, during the past year, you made a difference to thousands of children, men, women, and families in our community. You came through when it mattered and you made a difference!

We are grateful for your support and wish you the happiest of holidays and many blessings for the New Year.
With gratitude,
Joyce Chester, CEO/President

Help us fill our tree and an angel will get its wings!
For every donation made, we will add an angel ornament to the CCOIC tree with your name on a tag.
Donations may be made online at www.ccoic.org/donate or checks may be mailed to
CCOIC at 22 N. 5th Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320.

EVENING ESL INSTRUCTOR NEEDED NOW!

Location Oxford & Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Exciting opportunity as an Evening ESL Instructor. The position is Part-Time with 5 Instructional hours per week. Wages are paid hourly.

Duties & Responsibilities

CONTACT CCOIC TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Starting October 18^th, we are partnering with Full Circle Computing on a 25 session Technology/ Digital Literacy training.  There are laptops available for participant use.

For more information contact:

jwylie@cc-oic.org, Call: 610-235-4598 OR Text: 484-378-9033

Do you want to receive 50% off tuition for the NUPATHS IT Security Analyst Training Program? A Security Analyst supports the detection, containment, and remediation of IT threats. They monitor networks and applications to identify a possible cyber-attack or intrusion and help coordinate and report on cyber incident responses.

• Learn from professionals working in the industry.
• Develop the skills employers want.
• Receive career services support.

Please contact Javonna at jwylie@cc-oic.org or call 610-235-4598 for more information.

Program Manager Assistant/ Case Manager

Job Summary

OIC is a leading workforce development and education provider. OIC offers adult and youth populations valued job training, life skills, digital literacy, GED preparation, and employment placement.

Summary

This position is responsible for developing and monitoring the Case Plans of individuals in the Workforce Reintegration Program. The incumbent duties require close coordination, collaboration, tracking and monitoring of participants to ensure compliance with their service plans. Responsibilities also include working closely with partner agencies to ensure program participants are engaged and supported in services that include employment/training, educational attainment, and other supportive services.

More Information.

LEARN MORE!

PECO is pleased to announce that there will be Apprenticeship positions posted in October and November 2021.  Positions will be in both Electric and Gas (PECO is the gas provider outside the city of Philadelphia).  To apply, visit www.peco.com/careers. Please note: Passing the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) or AMO test is a condition of employment.

For those interested in applying for the positions, we invite you to attend a free, three-day Infrastructure Academy. You will have the opportunity to learn about PECO and the roles and responsibilities of the Apprenticeships.

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) is available to provide technical and legal assistance to Chester County residents impacted by Hurricane Ida. LASP staff can offer guidance on the following:

• Landlord/tenant matters
• Situations where tenants do not have a written lease
• Researching renters’ and flood insurance
• Custody concerns for displaced families
• Replacement of lost documents, including birth certificates, Social Security cards, home deeds, and similar items

Those seeking assistance from LASP must contact LASP and open a file. Individuals can call the LASP office directly at 610-436-4510 for Hurricane Ida related issues rather than going through the helpline, which will allow them to get help faster.

Checkout out our upcoming training schedule. Call 610-696-2344 for more information.

Join Cynthia Ericson, owner of Ericson Strategic Marketing Solutions, LLC for a free career development workshop. The next workshop in the series is How to Create an Elevator Speech. You can join this workshop on September 21st from 10 to 11:30 am.

CCOIC Career Development Workshops provide practical career development skills, you’ll learn about LinkedIn, The Art of the Interview, Networking, How to Present Yourself if you have a Criminal Record and Creating Goals for Career and Life and more.

LEARN MORE

To participate and receive the zoom link, email Cynthia at: cynthia@ericsonsms.com

Free This Fall

Open Hearth’s free weekly personal financial workshops continue on Wednesday September 15, 2021, via Zoom. Please see the schedule and description of workshops offered through the end of October below.

The sessions are always free and open to the public.

Topics include building a better credit report, financing a return to school, buying your first home, investing and more!

Registration is required and available online at www.tinyurl.com/nrec939, by calling Taryn at 610-280-1033, or by emailing talexander@openhearthinc.org

Downingtown Location

APPLY HERE: Downingtown Home2 Suites

The Home2 Downingtown seeks energetic, passionate individuals to join our team. Proudly affiliated with Gulph Creek Hotels, we seek individuals who are passionately friendly with a high service standard to exceed the expectations of our guests. A strong work ethic and possess a tremendous amount of pride in providing great service is essential to be successful in this position.

Candidates must be willing to perform an oral drug test.

Applicants must have open availability and be able to work weekends and holidays as required.

Assistant Clinical Instructor

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM

Under the supervision of the President & CEO and the Nurse Aide Training Program Director/Primary Instructor, the Assistant Clinical Instructor is responsible to assist the Program Director/Primary Instructor in the implementation and evaluation of the NATCEP.

More Information.

Summer Edition

Week 29

In the Chester County OIC news this week, you will find information on career development workshops, learning opportunities, job openings, virtual and in-person hiring events, a free culinary training, news and activities for ESL students, virtual conversation groups (evening and daytime), a financial stability center, how to apply for human service programs, and a food cupboard in West Chester.

WORKSHOPS & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES