Upload
jesse-twilley
View
219
Download
1
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
www.tomorrowsworkplace.org
Your One-Stop Center for Job Search, Training & Recruitment Needs!
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Accessing Services for the First Time• Thank you for visiting Tomorrow's Workplace and for exploring the
resources, services and opportunities we may provide you while you are
identifying your job search and training needs.
• Tomorrow’s Workplace is a training and resource Center offering innovative
technologies and a broad range of services to meet the needs of Rockland
County’s labor market. Our Center is open to any job seeker including those
individuals who live outside of Rockland County.
• In order to utilize our resources, you must complete the Orientation materials
provided to you. It is important to complete the materials in full. Failure to
do so will delay your ability to access the Center.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Steps to Access Our Services Complete this orientation and you will be eligible for access to the Center.
You may use the computers, phones, fax machine and copier in the
Resource Room and you may also use the computers in the area in which
you are currently sitting. Be certain you are provided a guest user ID and
password to access our computer system from a staff member.
The use of computer resources available through Tomorrow's Workplace is
restricted to job search and training purposes. The Center may be used
only for job search/training related activities.
You may receive additional support in terms of job matching/referrals,
resume reviews, career counseling, access to workshops and consideration
for training funding/opportunities, please schedule an appointment in
advance at our reception area upon the completion of this orientation.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Center Information• Hours of Operation: Tomorrow's Workplace is open on weekdays from 9:00
AM to 4:30 PM. The Resource Room closes promptly at 4:30. We make
every effort to inform our clients of any special closings or holiday hours.
Stay up-to-date by viewing our website or by calling us at 845-356-5100.
• Your Belongings: Tomorrow's Workplace is not responsible for your
belongings during your time in the Center. Please take extra care to ensure
that your belongings are always in sight and that you leave the Center in the
same condition you found it upon arrival. If lost items are returned to a staff
member your item may be held at our front desk reception area.
• Parking: If you drive, please be aware that your car will be towed if it
remains in the 90 minute parking over the time limit. Please park in the
lower or upper deck to avoid being towed.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Center InformationCustomer Policies
• While in the Center, you may not eat, drink or smoke in our facilities.
• Access to our computers, telephones, copiers/faxes is solely for purposes of
job search or access to training related resources.
• As a professional workplace of conduct we expect all clients accessing our
center and services to conduct themselves professionally. If you observe
otherwise, kindly bring this to a staff members attention. Also, when possible
please refrain from bringing young children into our center, it will be difficult
for you to job search while tending to your child's needs.
• We strive to offer quality customer service and welcome continuous
feedback, please complete one of our surveys on-line at our web-site and
provide us with comments/suggestions on ways we may improve your
experience at our center.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Our Services• Resource Room: The Resource Room is the heart of the Center. Within our
Resource Room, you have access to books, videos, pamphlets, computer
programs, phones, a fax machine and a copier. You are welcome to utilize
any programs currently installed on the computers. One of our attendants
would be glad to assist you with accessing a program, please ask.
• The Resource Room attendant will issue access codes so that you may
access telephones, faxes and copiers. Clients may receive incoming
employment or training related calls only while on site. To do so, please ask
the employer to call our main number at 845-356-5100. Calls will then be
transferred to the Resource Room.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Our Services• Resumes: A resume is the primary job search marketing tool used across all
industries. Our computers are equipped with extensive resume software that
leads you through the process of creating a solid resume. This software also
gives you tips on interviewing, networking and job search. To access the
resume software, double-click the ResumeMaker Professional icon on the
desktop of any computer. When you have completed your resume, you may
send it to [email protected] to be archived for future
reference.
• Once you have drafted a resume or updated an existing resume we welcome
you schedule an appointment to have your resume reviewed. Resume
appointments are booked quickly and in advance, please be patient while we
do our best to accommodate you within a reasonable time frame.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Our Services• Employer Services Team: Our on site team works closely with employers
throughout Rockland County & NY Metropolitan area to bring you the best
employment opportunities.
• Job Search: To access these jobs/careers the Tomorrow's Workplace
website is a great job search resource. From the first page you come to, you
can learn about upcoming career events, find area job board links and even
access the Center’s own private job board. Go to
www.tomorrowsworkplace.org from any computer and browse the site tools.
• Click on “Job Search” from the front page of the website to
discover the most frequently used websites by job seekers
at Tomorrow’s Workplace.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Our Services
Workshops Offered at Tomorrow’s Workplace*: • Computer Basics (Weekly)• Windows XP (Weekly)• Resume & Cover Letter (Monthly)• Job Club (Biweekly)• Interviewing Skills (Weekly)• Microsoft Word 2003 (Biweekly)• Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 (Biweekly)• Microsoft Excel 2003 (Monthly)• Customer Service Workshop and Exam (On demand)• Computer tutorials are also available for individual self paced work *You are required to meet with a customer service representative so
that we may determine your eligibility to attend our free workshops.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
On Site Recruitment Activities
• Tomorrow’s Workplace offers on site recruitment initiatives for the mutual
convenience of our job seekers and employers who recruit directly with our
agency, please visit our web-site frequently or access a calendar of
upcoming events at our front receptionist area or within our resource room.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Accessing Additional Services• We hope that you will become a regular visitor to the Center as you seek
employment. As you utilize our services, you may come to a point when you
have exhausted all of our basic tools and you are still having trouble finding a
job.
• If you would like to explore other services of the Center, you may request an
appointment at the Reception desk to meet with a representative. Eligibility
for additional services may be based on income and your availability to
accept immediate employment. Your Center attendance history will also be
reviewed to ensure that you have exhausted all of the basic tools we provide.
You must have prepared a resume prior to accessing additional services.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Additional Services & Partners of our Agency• The Center consists of a consortium of eight partner agencies including
Tomorrow's Workplace.
Rockland Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
• BOCES offers a full range of educational and training programs for
youth and adult skill upgrade and certification. BOCES also offer
courses in basic skills, English for Speakers of Other Languages,
GED and citizenship preparation.
Community Action Program (CAP)
• CAP offers need-based information and referral services,
emergency assistance including food, clothing and other household
needs, employment assistance and career exploration, and youth
services.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Additional Services & Partners of our AgencyNew York State Department of Labor (DOL)
• DOL offers labor market information, job search and placement
assistance, information regarding unemployment insurance benefits
and in-depth case management.
Rockland County Department of Social Services (DSS)
• DSS offers financial assistance and services to help individuals find
and keep jobs that will lead to self-sufficiency. Services include
supervised job search, post employment follow-up, employment
readiness training and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Services provided are based on economic need.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Our Additional Services: PartnersRockland County Office for the Aging (OFA)
• OFA provides on-the-job training at non-profit agencies for
individuals 55 years of age and older. OFA strives to build
confidence and job readiness to assist individuals in entering the
competitive workforce and the agency arranges for job placement in
either the public or private sector. Services provided are based on
economic need.
SUNY Rockland Community College (RCC)
• RCC offers continuing education courses, job training certificate
programs, online courses, corporate and workforce training and
personal and professional development workshops.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Additional Services & Partners of our AgencyOffice of Vocational and Educational Resources for Individuals with
Disabilities (VESID)
• VESID provides a wide variety of services to help people with
disabilities to gain and retain employment. VESID works with
individuals with all disabilities except the blind who are served by
their sister agency, CBVH. Services at VESID include counseling,
vocational assistance, job placement and advocacy. Services are
available without regard for a person’s income.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Our Additional Services
• Tomorrow's Workplace also offers specialized services as program funding
becomes available. Such services have included re-entry programs for
previously incarcerated individuals and disability program navigation. Clients
may speak with a representative for more information on current specialized
services. Eligibility applies for all specialized services.
• Individualized resume development, job search assistance/referral, computer
tutorials, training services and career counseling.
• To access these additional services and more, remember that you must
request an appointment at the Reception Desk to meet with a
representative.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Unemployment Insurance Information• Please keep in mind there is no local unemployment insurance office, our office may
assist you with troubleshooting UI inquiries or refer you accordingly.
• If you are receiving or plan to receive unemployment benefits, please be aware of the
following New York State mandated responsibilities:
– You must search for suitable employment and contact employers each week you
are claiming benefits
– You must keep a daily detailed record of all your job contacts
– You may receive notification requesting you to report for a review of your work
search strategies or for follow-up services.
– Please bring your work search record with you each time you report to the office.
• Failure to make a daily active job search while claiming UI benefits may result in
a delay or loss of benefits.
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Unemployment Insurance InformationTo protect your benefits, please refer to the claimant information booklet
mailed to you when you filed your claim.
1. Always report on time for your appointments.
2. If you must miss an appointment, report as soon as possible after the
appointment date on the letter.
3. Keep us informed of changes in your address, telephone number and
employment status.
Unemployment Insurance Information, including when payment was
authorized, can be obtained on-line at www.labor.state.ny.us
For specific claim information contact the Telephone Claims Center at
1-888-209-8124
Tomorrow’s Workplace Orientation
Contact Information
Tomorrow’s Workplace
One Perlman Drive
Spring Valley, New York 10977
(T) 845-356-5100
(F) 845-356-5949
Web-Site: www.tomorrowsworkplace.org
Please visit our receptionist area to schedule an appointment for your next visit.