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NWTC Community Learning Center

A satellite location of the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is located at the Job Center. The Learning Center offers various forms of assessment and instruction in reading, math and English Language Learning Classes. College preparation study skills and tutoring for college classes is also available. Individuals desiring to obtain their GED or HSED can do so through computer assisted instruction. The center is open to everybody and is available at no cost to the public. Individuals may enroll at anytime.

Computer Lab

The Computer Lab is a multi-purpose lab available to all persons using the Job Center. The lab provides training in various software business applications utilizing self-paced interactive CD tutorials, manuals, videos, hands-on projects and instructor guidance and help. The training includes typing and data entry skills, introduction to computers, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook), and HTML and web page development. These programs provide basic, intermediate and advanced computer training to help enhance computer and clerical skills. The computer lab also provides support to participants’ job-seeking efforts by providing assistance with resume writing, cover letters, and the use of Jobnet/Internet to search out employment opportunities.
Computer Lab Hours are Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 P.M. and Friday's 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 P.M.

Skills Enhancement Program

The Skills Enhancement Program is available to people in the Brown, Marinette and Oconto Counties who meet the eligibility criteria. The Skills Enhancement Program provides financial assistance for tuition, books, and assistance with transportation and child-care costs directly related to training and not funded by other sources. Applicants must work at least 20 hours per week and must have income at or below 150 percent of the federal proverty guidelines.
For 1 person under $1,196 per month
For 2 persons under $1,604 per month
For 3 persons under $2,011 per month
For more informration: call Case Manager, Hun Ho of NEWCAP, Inc at 920-448-7206

Classroom Training

Workers that have experienced a lay-off may be eligible for educational funding to increase a person's employability. These Dislocated Worker training funds are available for those that meet designated eligibility guidelines through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program. Additional educational opportunities are available for Youth (ages 14-21).

For additional information please sign up for one of the WIA Orientation session workshops held regularly at the Job Center or call and ask to talk to a WIA Case Manager at 920-448-7205, 448-7210, 448-7213 or 448-7214.

Additional information on the WIA program can be found at the DOL website at:

http://www.doleta.gov/programs/adult_program.cfm

Trade Adjustment Assistance

The Trade Act of 1974 provides special assistance for workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports from, or shifts in production to, foreign countries. The goal of The Trade Act Programs is to help trade-affected workers return to suitable employment as quickly as possible. Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) includes a variety of benefits and services to help trade-affected workers prepare for and obtain suitable employment as quickly as possible. It pays for expenses of job training, education, seeking work and relocating to accept new work. Workers may also receive extra weekly unemployment payments known as Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA) after regular state unemployment insurance benefits have been paid.

For more information visit the DOL website at: http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship is a training strategy that combines supervised, structured on-the-job training with related instruction and is sponsored by employers, employer associations or labor/management groups that have the ability to hire and train in a working environment. The employment opportunity is the most basic requirement for an apprenticeship. Without a job there is no "on-the-job" training", and such training represents about 90% of the program.

The Department of Workforce Development has the primary responsibility for monitoring apprenticeship programs in Wisconsin. Through a cooperative agreement between the federal government and the state, the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training of the U.S. Department of Labor has two field staff in Wisconsin who work with state staff to ensure the smooth functioning of the system.

A fundamental part of the Wisconsin Apprenticeship System is the Agreement (contract) between the employer and the apprentice that must be approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (BAS). Such approval establishes the State's responsibility to oversee the contract to ascertain that all of the provisions are lived up to by the parties involved.

In order for such a program to work effectively for the many types of skilled trades and crafts, the system incorporates the cooperation of management organizations, labor organizations, the Wisconsin Technical College System and many other groups and agencies.

The involvement of the skilled journeyman in the training of apprentices is vital. They also play an important role helping employers administer sound programs and by serving on apprenticeship committees advising both the Bureau and Wisconsin Technical College System.

For more information on the advantages of using an Apprenticeship Training Program contact the Green Bay Field Representative at: 920-492-5618
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Brown County Job Center

701 Cherry Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-6760
TTY 920-448-6468

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