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Arbor delivers all tiers of service to WIA customers. Our goal is to empower
individuals with the tools to take charge of their own job search and career
advancement processes.
Core Services
Arbor provides self-directed core services to the universal population of
job seekers. Arbor’s resources rooms are equipped with computers, fax
machines, telephones, the Internet and other reference material.
Assisted Core
Arbor provides staff-assisted job search, referrals and follow up, as well
as workshops on topics such as resume preparation, interviewing, completing
job applications, etc.
Intensive Services
Arbor provides or coordinates in-depth assessment and career counseling, employment
planning, adult basic education activities, GED preparation, and intensive
job readiness training and placement assistance for individuals striving
to attain self-sufficiency.
Training Services
Arbor coordinates training on an individual basis for those needing additional
assistance, e.g. entrepreneurial training, customized training, on-the-job
training, etc.
WIA Youth
Arbor provides services for both in-school and out-of-school youth who are
eligible for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) benefits. Arbor’s WIA Youth
Services – recognized by the National Youth Employment Coalition with
a 2003 PEPNet Exemplary Youth Program Award presented by the U.S. Department
of Labor – incorporate research-based products developed specifically
for special-needs youth. Some defining features include:
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Power and Passport career readiness curricula |
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High school credit earning curricula |
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Exclusive access to an on-line remediation component
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High stakes testing preparation |
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A teacher as a mentor for a year |
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