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MISSION: The primary mission of the Career Development
Workforce Center is, "To operate programs, to prepare our state's
adults for participation in the labor force, and provide job training
and other services that will result in increased employment and
earnings, increased educational and occupational skills, and decreased
welfare dependence, thereby improving the quality of the work force and
productivity and competitiveness of the state and nation."
Program
Eligibility:
Federal programs administered by Career
Development have specific eligibility criteria to serve targeted
segments of the population (i.e., displaced homemakers, welfare
recipients, and low income).
State programs administered by Career Development
fill gaps in federal programs caused by the eligibility requirements.
Carl D. Perkins administered by Career Development
includes non-traditional occupations for women, and leadership
training.
Training Programs:
The type of training which can be provided through funding under the
various federal and state work force training programs include the
following:
Customized Training: Customized training programs are
designed to provide specific technical and occupational skills training
so individuals may acquire the necessary competencies to perform the
duties and responsibilities that are required for employment.
Classroom Training: Classroom training can be provided
for both occupational skill development and basic or remedial skills.
Normally, this training takes place within an established course
curriculum offered through a secondary or postsecondary training
institution. Tuition costs, books, fees, and supplies can be paid for
through one of the programs administered by Career Development
Workforce Center.
On-The-Job Training: On-the-job training is conducted
at the employer's place of business and is designed to enable an
employee to learn the necessary job skills in order to qualify for a
particular occupation. On-The-Job Training Programs can be written for
a maximum of six months in duration. Employers receive up to a 50
percent reimbursement of the employee's hourly wage for the
extraordinary costs they incur in providing the training.
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Workforce Investment Act, Title
II-A (Adult):
Career
Development Workforce Center
is administrative entity for the Workforce Investment Act. Funds
provide training-related services for eligible adult participants.
Work Readiness Component (WoRC):
WoRC is the work readiness component of Montana's welfare reform program
entitled TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). This program
was created to help families receiving public assistance in Montana to
become self sufficient/employed. The WoRC Program is provided under
contract with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human
Services.
* EO Employer/program Auxiliary aids
available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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