DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
JOBS4TN | A virtual recruitment tool where employers can browse the profiles of prospective candidates or post job openings. This digital forum can help connect the more than 350,000 jobs across the State directly to job seekers while aiding in efficient management of responses from the public. https://www.jobs4tn.gov
AMERICAN JOB CENTERS | Locations where employers can connect with staff to help identify, attract, and select best-qualified candidates to fill open positions. AJCs offer services to address diverse needs of companies across Tennessee.
MOBILE AMERICAN JOB CENTERS | When access to American Job Center (AJC) locations is limited the Mobile American Job Center can fill in for areas lacking brick and mortar locations; the mobility of the Coach provides access to those with transportation needs, in both rural and urban areas, by bringing job services directly to underserved communities.
VETERAN SERVICES | Hiring veterans can have many advantages for a company. Technological advances in military equipment, and the requisite training provided to maintain this gear, make veterans highly competitive in a broad spectrum of job positions.
WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT | WOTC is a federal program, administered by each state, intended to incentivize businesses to hire specific target groups that typically face significant barriers to employment. These target groups include but are not limited to: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit recipients, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients, veterans, ex-felons, and the long-term unemployed. Within 28 days of the hire date of an individual in one of the categories, an employer can submit an application for the tax credit. If the employee is eligible under the program, then the company can receive a tax credit ranging from $1,200 to $9,600, depending on the target group.
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING GRANT | Given to any Tennessee employer interested in starting an apprenticeship program, or those already authorized as a Registered Apprenticeship Program by the US Department of Labor. The ATG assists companies in entering eligible dislocated workers into apprenticeship training, providing assistance in teaching first or second-year apprentices, and offering guidance to pre-apprenticeship program participants.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING GRANT | The On-the-Job Training Grant (OJT) encourages employers to hire individuals without prior experience by paying up to 50% of the trainee’s wages during a specified training period; to receive this grant the company agrees to continue to employ the trainee upon successful completion of the program.
INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING GRANT | The Incumbent Worker Training Grant (IWT) is a competitive grant intended to upgrade the skills of existing full-time employees through continued education. This program incentivizes retention of current workers who will become more knowledgeable and productive through skills attainment.
PAID WORK EXPERIENCE | Provides an opportunity for businesses to secure eligible young adults and other individuals with limited work experience to work at no cost to you, including wages and worker’s compensation being paid.
LABOR MARKET INFORMATION | Find up-to-date information at https://www.jobs4tn.gov
FEDERAL BONDING | Federal Bonding is a program offered to employers who are hesitant to hire applicants based upon involvement in the criminal justice system. The bond insures businesses against employee theft and dishonesty, up to an amount of $5,000, from the date of hire through the first six months of employment. The Federal Bonding program is at no cost to companies and covers any employer, in any state, for any job position.
RAPID RESPONSE | By law Tennessee employers are required to provide written notice to the Dislocated Worker Unit within 60 days of a mass layoff that affects 50 or more workers. Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices are then generated, and sent within 48 hours, to the Rapid Response team to mitigate a meeting with businesses to discuss transition services for employees.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION | Receive assistance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance, including training on hiring and interviewing candidates, Disability Etiquette Training, and ADA (Accessibility and Accommodations Surveys) to ensure businesses’ compliance with ADA.
ADULT EDUCATION | Can work with Businesses on industry-specific skills in reading, writing, mathematics, OSHA-10, and other industry-required certifications, and can adapt and focus training on whatever the business needs. IELCE (Civics, Citizenship, and English Language Acquisition) assists businesses with employees who need additional training such as soft skills, advancing conversational English, and workplace skills.
TANF | Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program assists area employers with identifying potential employees who have received work skills and job readiness training. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available for businesses that hire individuals from this targeted group to provide possible tax credits.
SENIOR WORK EXPERIENCE (SCSEP) | Provides work-based training for unemployed seniors 55+ who need to update their skills.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Work Opportunity Tax Credit: https://www.tn.gov/workforce/article/work-opportunity-tax-credit
Federal Bonding: https://www.tn.gov/workforce/employers/staffing-redirect/search-for-employees/federal-bonding-program.html
Grants for On-the-Job Training, Incumbent Worker Training, and Apprenticeship Training:
https://www.tn.gov/workforce/employers/training-redirect/grants-for-training.html
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Directory of Services for Individuals
RESOURCE CENTER | Staff-assisted computer room to help with registration on Jobs4tn.gov, résumé writing, job searching, filing unemployment claims and submitting weekly certifications, and printing and faxing.
JOB FAIRS | Connect individuals with employers who are hiring in the area.
CAREER SPECIALISTS | Helping individuals create a solid career plan, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and navigate their path to finding employment or changing careers. A part of that path includes determining the right training or education needed.
WIOA ASSISTANCE | Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, eligible individuals receive help accessing full-time employment to succeed in the labor market. Individualized services and training, if determined necessary, may be recommended to individuals seeking occupations in demand. Work First - Up to 90 days before and/or 60 days after employment, eligible job seekers may receive assistance with transportation, clothing/shoes/boots, tools, childcare, and more.
WORKSHOPS | Weekly educational workshops cover topics including résumé building, interview prep, professional image, and more!
EMPLOYERS | The American Job Centers (AJC’s) have direct access to employers in the area who are actively seeking to hire many individuals.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION | The Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VR) provides a variety of person-centered and individualized services to persons with disabilities in preparation for their employment in the competitive labor market. VR advocates employment outcomes for customers that are consistent with their individual strengths, resources, abilities, capabilities and informed choice.
VETERANS | Receive priority of service in all programs. Provide intensive services for veterans with significant barriers to employment.
ADULT EDUCATION | Adult Education, as part of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), provides services to adults to build the knowledge and skills necessary for high school equivalency (HiSET), employment, post-secondary opportunities, and economic self-sustainability.
OFFICE ON AGING | A respected national leader and trusted partner to help people aged 60+ meet the challenges of aging.
RESEA | Re-Employment Services and Eligibility Assessments | A program for selected Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants that includes an in-person review of the claimant’s eligibility for UI and a personalized job-search, along with other re-employment assistance.
SNAP E&T | SNAP Employment and Training | Provides Employment and/or Training opportunities for individuals who are determined eligible by the Department of Human Services for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as “food stamps”).
FAMILIES FIRST | Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program | A temporary Workforce Development and Employment Program. Focuses on gaining self-sufficiency through employment. Helps participants reach this goal by providing transportation, childcare assistance, education, job training, employment activities, and other support services if eligible.
TRA | Trade Readjustment Allowances | Income support payments to individuals who have exhausted Unemployment Compensation and whose jobs were affected by foreign imports as determined by a certification of group coverage issued by the Department of Labor.
TAA | Trade Adjustment Assistance | A Federal Program that provides aid to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports.
TICKET TO WORK | Specialized job services for beneficiaries of SSI and/or SSDI, looking to re-enter the workforce after the onset of a disability.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
SIGN UP FOR tn.gov/jobs4tn| VIRTUAL AJC AT https://www.tnvirtualajc.com/
JOB SEARCH | RESUME UPLOAD | VIRTUAL RECRUITER | UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
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