GET BACK TO WORK JOB SEARCH INITIATIVEIngrid Bruck, Library DirectorTonya Badillo, Librarian – Diversity/Literacy ServicesI

1. Address the needs of the out of work community

2. Build and sustain a vital economic stimulus partnership between libraries and communities

3. Gather and share resources with other libraries - statewide

4. Design a Virtual Career Center to offer local resources online

5. Provide job search training and opportunities

6. Create webcasts of the job search training course

7. Meet the needs of specifically challenged populations(ex-offender re-entry, public assistance transition, etc.)

Project Goals

Community Collaborative

New Jersey State Library

CJRLC Housing Authority Department of

Recreation Department of

Community Development

Long Branch Concordance

Kingdom Fighters The Link News All Neighbors

Foundation New Jersey Natural

Gas

State and City Community

With local job ads, online computer training, self-employment start up info, specific resources for African Americans, Latinos, seniors, teens, working parents and more

Design the Long Branch Virtual Career Center

Share and Gather Resources - statewide

With support from the New Jersey State Library, we shared the Virtual Career Center template statewide with other libraries through Jersey Connect. This statewide sharing provides each library the ability to edit the content and links within the template to include local resources and job opportunities. This allows each library the ability to address the specific career needs of their community.

Hired April Keeran, Blue Cross Blue Shield Human Resource Training Consultant to lead our 16 week, job search training courses

Host Job Transition Courses

Create Webcasts of Job Programs

Focus on Challenged Populations

OUTCOMES TO DATE:

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

“…I attended the Back to Work course and it was very informative. “ Linda Nunmacher

“I was unemployed after 22 yrs at the same job and was computer illiterate. (A staff member )put me at ease and showed me the basic skills computer program, and helped me set up email. I’ve gotten 2 jobs online since then and I am connected to friends and family around the country. Thank you Library of Long Branch.” Sherri Alberts

“Just wanted to come back and say it works! I got the job thanks to your Back to Work classes.” Sam Metuchen

“This computer class has been great at helping people…could not ask for a better staff. PLEASE keep up this work!” Henry Dean

Tonya Badillo, Librarian Technology and Career Center ManagerEmail: tbadillo@lmxac.orgPhone: 732.222.3900 ext. 235

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