wor k force investment act programs What Types of Businesses are Eligible? Businesses of all types and sizes are eligible.
Description of Program and Benefits: Through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding, the Santa Ana WORK Center is able to assist the workforce needs of business. All services are free of charge. JOB LISTINGS – Businesses may post job openings free of charge. Job orders are seen by a wide network of workforce professionals who have access to qualified candidates, ranging in skill, education and experience. Businesses can indicate on the Job Order Form the method of contact for job applicants. On-Site Services – The Santa Ana WORK Center is able to provide facilities to test, interview or screen job applicants. Additionally, the Santa Ana WORK Center can arrange special hiring events and job fairs; consider it a “human resources office” away from the office. On-The-Job Training (OJT) – This training program has been designed to increase the specific job related skills of participants by providing them with related work experience specific to a chosen occupation; and through direct work experience increasing participant’s potential for future work opportunities and earnings. OJT provides reimbursement to the employer of up to 50 percent of the wage rate of the participant for the costs of providing the training and additional supervision related to the training. Work Experience (WEX) – Employers who are interested in hiring a job seeker, with a limited work history or lack work experience. The Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center will pay 100% of a participant’s salary including workers’ compensation and liability insurance for 16 weeks.
rapid response team The Santa Ana “Rapid Response Team” is a non-profit, federally funded program, offering complimentary liaison services to Santa Ana businesses and their employees facing layoffs or facility closures. EMPLOYER BENEFITS Economic advantage – “Rapid Response” reduces a company’s unemployment insurance liability by allowing the Santa Ana WORK Center to assist ex-employees to quickly find re-employment. Additionally, the Rapid Response Team offers layoff aversion through refinancing programs and utilization of labor market information. The liaison’s services may improve possible negative perceptions of downsizing through public relations. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Free customized outplacement services for all levels of employees include the following: n Assistance with Individual Retirement Account (IRA)/401K planning n Assistance with unemployment compensation filing n Employment counseling and local support services n Pre-layoff orientations n Access to information on other career opportunities n Referrals to debt management agencies n Relocation and labor market information n Résumé and interviewing techniques workshops n Training for new opportunities through classroom, on-the-job training or vocational training TRADE IMPACTED CLOSURES If a business closure is a result of import/export competition, employees will be eligible for certain additional benefits under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The Santa Ana “Rapid Response Team” can help companies and their employees access these benefits. Getting Started For More Information When facing layoffs contact the Santa Ana WORK Center. Contact (714) 565-2660. Access additional information on www.santa-ana.org/cda/workcenter.asp 32