The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federal workforce development program offering services to youth, job seekers, and employers.

The Vision:

To operate, in conjunction with other SC Works System partners, a customer - driven workforce development system that maximizes return on investment and focuses on customer satisfaction.

 

WIOA Programs:

• Youth Program
• Employer Services

 

Are you searching for employment?

Have you been laid off?

Would you like to attend college?

The WIOA Youth Program can HELP! 

*Job Placement Assistance

*Paid Work Experience/ Internships

*Resume Construction

*Enhance Interviewing Skills

*HS Diploma / GED

*Assistance with tuition and books

*Forklift Driving & Safety

*Truck Driver Training

*Manufacturing Certification

The WIOA Youth Program is designed to meet the needs of young adults, ages 16 through 24, who are out-of-school and facing barriers to employment. The program aims to prepare participants for employment through enhanced job skills, education, credential attainment, and career exploration. Year-round services are designed to promote continuous educational achievement, leadership skills, and workforce readiness.

Program participants receive the benefit of a comprehensive assessment to ascertain their level of basic skills, occupational skills, and transferable skills. The assessment also measures work aptitudes and interests. The comprehensive assessment provides the youth with a better understanding of their strengths and interests, enabling him/her to make more informed vocational decisions.

Young job seekers can access one-on-one job placement assistance with a Business Services Representative who is knowledgeable about the hiring needs in our area and has built strong relationships with area employers.

Your Success is Our Goal!

We want to help employers in the Upper Savannah area attract, retain, and develop the best workforce possible.

Services available to area businesses include:

• Recruitment Assistance
• WorkKeys
• Job Fairs and other events
• Training Incentives

Contact our Business Services Representative for more information on how GLEAMNS WIOA Programs can help with your business’ hiring needs.

Willie Forrest                                        

Telephone: 864-864-229-8834

Email: wforrest@gleamnshrc.org

 

What is SC Works

• SCWorks Centers are partnerships between GLEAMNS, SC Department of Employment and Workforce, and other service agencies providing universal access to job search assistance for unemployed and underemployed individuals.

 

• SCWorks Centers reach a large pool of job seekers.  Nearly 4,000 people visit  SCWorks Centers each month.  One-third of our applicants are already employed but are looking for a better job.

 

• Businesses can get assistance recruiting and screening qualified candidates. Training and retention assistance is available as well. SC Works Centers have statistical information about the area’s labor market.

 

• Work-based learning opportunities including On-the-Job Training and Work Experience.

 

"The Key to SUCCESS in Workforce Development Programs is the participation of employers."

If you are a person operating a business or company and seeking to hire additional employees, please contact your local SCWorks Center

For additional information, please visit  www.upperscworks.com