Employment

Many of the people IOCP serves are underemployed or out of work. They struggle to get and keep jobs that offer career paths, a living wage, and benefits.

IOCP takes a comprehensive approach to employment and professional development. Participants work with IOCP staff to:

Determine work readiness barriers
Identify employment interests, skills, experience, and work history
Identify resources for education and training
Explore career paths and build skills
Create a budget and set employment and income goals
Develop a work plan
Conduct a successful job search
Design and implement a retention plan

During 2009-10, our Employment Services program worked with participants to secure or upgrade 50 jobs.

For more information, contact Kathryn Johnson.

Employment computer labs are great resources for people conducting job searches.

“IOCP’s ability to help individuals leverage their talents and interest, upgrade their skills, and connect them with opportunities in the workplace is critical.”—Sandy Ohlsson, General Mills