Resource Number: 36898821
Alternate name: Hennepin County Human Services - Work Supports; WERC

Description
- Provides employment and training assistance to Public Assistance recipients.

- Places participants in MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Program), FSET (Food Support Employment and Training) and DWP (Diversionary Work Program) into temporary and permanent unsubsidized jobs.

- Other services available to persons involved in the Work Support Program include: Child care assistance, transportation assistance, tools/equipment/uniforms required by employer, ESL assistance, adult basic education and voice mail answering services.

- Work and Economic Resource Center (WERC): Located at Sabathani Community Center, provides trained staff to assist and direct individuals in their job and housing searches.   Services available include:

• Computer Access: Type resumes, cover letters and business letters.  Practice and test typing and 10-key skills.  
• High speed internet access
• Search for and research jobs online; job search assistance
• Write and post resumes and cover letters online; send resumes, cover letters, job applications, W-4 forms, etc. to prospective employers
• Email prospective employers
• Research companies and the employment market
• Search for affordable housing; apply for housing
• Email prospective landlords
• File for unemployment benefits
• Complete and file federal and state taxes
• Fax services; copy machine

Staff located at the WERC can provide training and individual assistance with:

• Online job search
• Writing resumes and cover letters
• Networking
• Job networking and support groups
• Cold calling and telephone interviews with employers
• Interviewing with prospective employers
• Finding work after prison
• Finding work regardless of possible barriers, such as criminal backgrounds, age discrimination, etc.
• Creating portfolios
• 'Elevator' speeches (a clear, brief message or 'commercial' about a job applicant, i.e., who they are, what they are looking for and how an applicant can benefit a company or organization)
• Additional resources for job training and education including the Minnesota Workforce Center classes and community organizations offering job training programs; community resources for other basic needs

Program Phones: (612)596-7438 Intake (612)348-5435 Fax

Website: www.hennepin.us/employmentservices Email: socialservices@hennepin.us

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