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Career Services
  1. Academic Testing - $50.00 per hour

    Academic testing is recommended when an individual is considering taking the GED or entering a post-secondary training environment. The length of time for academic testing varies from one hour to four hours, depending on the specific test and the purpose of the testing.

  2. Interest Testing - $50.00 per hour

    Interest testing is recommended when an individual is considering changing careers or entering the workforce for the first time. The length of time for interest testing varies according to the individual's reading speed, but generally takes from 30 minutes to one hour.

  3. Work Samples Testing - $50.00 per hour

    Work samples testing is recommended when an individual is considering entering an occupation where many of the tasks require hands-on activities or if the individual does not feel they perform as well on paper-pencil tests as they do with hands-on activities. The length of time for work samples testing varies according to the individual's personal speed, but generally takes less than 2 hours.

  4. Learning Styles Assessment - $25.00

    Assesses 49 elements in 6 basic areas: brain dominance, sensory modalities, physical needs, environment, social groupings, and attitudes. Identifies how individuals learn, think, concentrate, solve problems and master learning activities. The individual is provided a copy of the assessment to complete and then returns the completed assessment to the evaluator. The evaluator then mails a personalized 12-17 page written report to the individual.

    Key Benefits

    * Reduce misunderstandings
    * Increase learning motivation
    * Gain self-knowledge
    * Help study skills
    * Understand personal strengths and weaknesses
    * Increase self-esteem and confidence
    * Learn and study “your way”
    * Plan for your future career more effectively
    * Assists employers, teachers and parents in creating appropriate learning environment
    * Suggests ways to improve study skills and enhance learning motivation

  5. Going-to-Work Class: - $150.00 for course per person

    The Going-to-Work class utilizes the Getting the Job You Really Want Video Series that take the class step-by-step through every phase of job search, plus keeping it!  A workbook will be provided and completion is required to receive the certificate of completion of the program. The class can be presented in the high schools, private schools, churches, private clubs, or anywhere individuals wanting to receive job readiness training can be gathered for the three one-hour class sessions for 5 weeks or two 1.5 hour class sessions for 5 weeks.  Group rates for classes can be arranged.

    Key Benefits

    * Identifies what you want in a job
    * Helps find the job in less time
    * Teaches how to interview effective
    * Teaches how to negotiate pay and benefits
    * Teaches how to keep that job, and move up

  6. Welfare-to-Work Class: $100.00 for course per person

    The Welfare-to-Work class is excellent for new welfare applicants, candidates for welfare-to-work programs, welfare-to-work program participants, and welfare-to-work professionals. The classes will meet twice a week for one hour for five weeks (10 sessions). A workbook will be provided and completion is required to receive the certificate of completion of the program. 

    Key Benefits

    * Educates and motivates on getting started
    * Educates and motivates toward getting a job
    * Educates and motivates toward making a good impression
    * Educates and motivates toward having success that lasts

  7. Pink Slip to Paycheck Class: $100.00 for course per person

    From Pink Slip to Paycheck class is helpful for anyone needing to reenter the job market, whether after a short break or a long break.  From Pink Slip to Paycheck which helps provide direction on the road to reemployment.  The classes will meet twice a week for one hour or once a week for two hours for five weeks (10 hours).  A workbook will be provided and completion is required to receive the certificate of completion of the program.

    Key Benefits:

    * Keep a positive attitude
    * Behavioral Interviewing
    * Networking
    * Strategies for Reentering Job Market
    * Resume and Cover Letter Writing Experience

  8. Job Analysis: - $50.00 per hour

    Analyzes one business location for appropriateness for one specific consumer to be successful. The Job Analysis is provided in the form of a written report.

    Key Benefits:

    * Information specific to one business location
    * Requirements of the occupation/job
    * Wage information
    * Accommodations or modifications which could be recommended or are in place
    * A physician's statement and/or release, if appropriate
    * Any photos of the work site and the occupation/job being analyzed

  9. Labor Market Survey: - $50.00 per hour

    Provides a minimum of 3-5 employer contacts with complete results per occupation within a 50-mile radius of the candidate's residence which includes: company information; requirements of the occupation; working hours, wage information; training requirements; accommodations or modifications accessibility; and whether there are any current openings.

    Key Benefits

    * Identifies potential employers
    * Identifies nature of employment opportunities
    * Determines feasibility for potential employment

  10. Staffing - $50.00 per hour

    A meeting with the individual and any additional interested parties to review any of the above tests reports.

    Each of the above testing scenarios would include a simple report of the results. However, if a lengthy, formal report, including possible work or school accommodations is required rather than a simple report of the results, an additional payment of $100.00 will be required.

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