Group orientation ldhs v2
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This document provides an orientation for a pilot career navigation program called EPIC in Southern Illinois. The program aims to help participants get training, experience, credentials, and jobs to become independent through various services like career navigation, supportive services, training, work experience, and job placement assistance. Participants who apply will be randomly assigned to either the EPIC program group, which can access all services, or the SNAP E&T community services only group, which has limited access. The orientation reviews the program benefits and requirements like completing an application and assessment in order to participate.
Group orientation ldhs v2
- 1. 11/2015 v4 DRAFT Welcome to Pilot Program Southern Illinois Orientation for Region 5
- 2. 1. Career Navigation 5 Reasons to Participate in EPIC 2. Get Training 3. Get Experience 4. Earn Credentials 5. Get a Job Get relevant training for the job/career of your choice. Get work experience that is related to your career choice and helps put you on a Career Pathway to success. Career navigators will help you achieve your career goals and eliminate barriers keeping you from your goals. Career Navigators will assist you to connect with a job in your new career field. Become Independent Earn a variety of credentials that can prepare you for a self-sustaining job and advancement, to allow you to be independent of public assistance programs.
- 3. Types of Services Available EPIC Services Group Career Navigation to plan for the present and the future Supportive services: transportation, work uniforms & supplies, & child care Training Work experience Help with job search and job placement SNAP E&T and Community Only Services Access to services available in your community Cannot access EPIC program for 3 years
- 4. Next Steps 1. Learn about opportunities in an area near you! 2. Complete the EPIC application. 3. Complete the NOCTI. 4. Schedule a follow up meeting. 5. This information (and more) is available from our web page too! www.ilepic.com
- 5. How To Find A Good Match For You Choose a career that suits you! 1. Review • Flyers • Web Pages 2. Watch • Career Videos • Take Notes 3. Consider & Rank • Skills • Interests • History • Ability to participate • Ability to be employed in this occupation
- 6. Training Programs Available in Your Area Training Program Career Pathway Median Wage/Year Medical/Nursing Assistant Medical Assistants $29,520 per year Hospitality Various Careers in Hospitality $20,610 per year CDL Truck Driver CDL Professional Truck Drivers $31,623 per year *Training Program Name will be hyperlinked to the PDF that is created… *These will be personalized for each area. Chicago has many jobs to offer, so it will be broken down by career cluster. Rockford only has a few training programs so all will be on one page..
- 7. ACT NOW To Apply For The Program Log into your Illinois workNet™ account. Complete the online application. Complete the NOCTI 21st Century Assessment. Meet with your case manager. Follow the instructions in your packet of orientation materials. If you agree to participate in the study, your case manager will walk you through the required steps. This assessment is used to help identify your skill level. To be considered for participation in the EPIC Pilot Program you will need to enroll in the study. Here’s how: Complete all required fields. Rank the training programs that interest you. *If the information that has been filled in for you is incorrect please update your information.
- 8. If there is a suitable training provider available, you will be randomly assigned to the EPIC or SNAP E&T Services group. After You Apply Review Your application & assessments will be reviewed to determine if you qualify for EPIC services. Meet Before you leave today, schedule a follow up appointment with the DHS case worker. Assigned With your case worker, sign the consent form, and complete the registration for the EPIC study. This Consent
- 9. We will take a break to give you time to review all of the information provided today and to ask questions. Time For Questions & A Break Interested? If you are interested: • complete the activities • meet with your case manager. If you are not interested: • please let us know • complete a short survey, turn it in, and you may leave. SNAP Work Registrant? If you are a mandatory SNAP work registrant, you ARE REQUIRED to participate in one of the DHS E&T offerings. EPIC is a great opportunity that you should consider.
- 10. THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING THE PILOT PROGRAM Funding for research provided by United State Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.