This service provides opportunities to learn or enhance work skills through a paid on-the-job training assignment located at a community business. Participants must be able to pass a drug test and background check, if required.

For community employers, benefits of GCE’s on-the-job training include:

• 100 percent of wages are reimbursed to the employer
• Worker’s compensation insurance is covered at no cost to the employer
• Cost of uniforms and tools are covered
• No obligation to hire trainee

This 20-hour formal instruction program prepares people to present themselves and their work experience in a positive manner to a prospective employer. Topics include:

• Job search skills
• Completing job applications
• Resume writing
• Interviewing skills
• Conflict resolution techniques

Individuals who are seeking employment in their local communities benefit from these services, which include:

• Assistance with selecting realistic vocational (work) goals
• Learning employability skills and behaviors
• Facilitating job site modifications
• Finding job opportunities
• Job placement support
• Providing job retention help, including ongoing training and assistance after a job has been secured

GCE’s Targeted Employment Navigation Services team provides assistance to applicants and GCE team members with disabilities, helping them navigate their employment journey. Services include:

• Recruiting applicants with disabilities
• Performing initial and annual evaluations to determine AbilityOne eligibility for applicants and team members
• Collaborating with hiring managers to identify and recommend appropriate workplace accommodations and supports for GCE team members

For information about our Targeted Employment Navigation Services, contact Lisa Bloodworth at [email protected] or call 850-281-3331.