GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission Inc.

Workforce Development

WIA Director

Horace Brownlee

hbrownlee@gleamnshrc.org

WIA Locations

Work Shops

Charting a New Course to Employment... 

Introducing Our Business 

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission has been operating Workforce Development Programs since 1970 and is one of the state's most experienced and reliable contractors operating these programs. 

Workforce Development programs provide transitional assistance to unemployed and underemployed persons helping them move into employment providing good career potential for achieving economic self-sufficiency and job stability. 

GLEAMNS Workforce Development programs also offer public and private sector businesses and agencies an opportunity to recruit and train people while we share the expenses of training new employees.

GLEAMNS Workforce Development programs utilize a Case Management approach to ensure that customer's employment goals and achievement objectives are met. 

Case Management 

"Case Management" is designed to provide a system for a flexible, multi-activity approach to meeting the employment and training needs of individuals. To accomplish this objective, the Workforce Development staff works with individuals in planning and procuring training and supportive services, which will enable them to obtain and retain employment. 

If you are a person operating a business or a company seeking to hire additional employees please contact the GLEAMNS Workforce Development Department. 

"The key to success in employment and training programs is the participation of employers."

WorkForce Investment Act

What is WIA?

The Workforce Investment Act is a federal workforce development program offering services to youth, job seekers, and employers.

The Vision

To operate, in conjunction with other One-Stop Workforce System partners, a customer - driven workforce development system that maximizes return on investment and focuses on customer satisfaction.

WIA Programs  

• Year Round Youth Program

• Adult and Dislocated Worker Program

 

Youth Services

The WIA Youth Program, for youth ages 14-21, is operated year round.  The enrollment period for the coming program year will run from September to November.  During this time, WIA Youth Case Managers will be recruiting new participants in local schools as well as One Stop Workforce Centers.  Youth enrolled in this program will be given access to:

 1.  Tutoring, study skills training and instruction leading to         

       secondary school completion

 2.  Alternative secondary school offerings

 3.  Summer employment opportunities directly linked to 

      academic and occupational learning

 4.  Paid and unpaid work experience, including internships 

      and job shadowing

 5.  Occupational skill training, as appropriate

 6.  Leadership development opportunities

 7.  Supportive services

 8.  Adult mentoring

 9.  Follow - up services

10. Comprehensive guidance and counseling, including drug 

      and alcohol abuse counseling  

 

Those who wish to participate in the Summer Enrichment Work Program are required to attend sponsored leadership activities, workshops, and tutorial sessions throughout the year.  Participants who have been active in all activities and have participated in the summer work program are invited to attend the annual Cultural Enrichment Trip at the end of the summer.  Past trips have taken youth to Atlanta, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina, Charlotte and North Carolina. .

Adult and Dislocated Worker Intensive Services

The WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker program is designed to help those who are unemployed or underemployed.  Case Managers actively recruit and enroll new participants throughout the year at local One Stop Workforce Centers.  WIA Core services available to all job seekers include:

• Assistance with finding job openings

• Help with contacting employers

• Career Counseling

• Assistance with resumes, cover letters and job applications

• Interview coaching

• Workshops on job finding and job retention skills

Additional Intensive services are available to eligible job seekers who meet enrollment guidelines and include:

• Group Counseling

• Individual Counseling and Career Planning

• Short-term pre-vocational services

• Work Experience

• Internships

• Literacy related to workforce readiness

• Out-of-Area job search assistance

• Comprehensive and Specialized Assessment

For those who have participated in Intensive and Core services and are still unable to find gainful employment, additional training services may be available:

• On-the-Job training

• Occupational skills training

• Skills upgrading and retraining

• Entrepreneurial training

• Job Readiness training

• Supportive Services

All job seekers are eligible for Core services under the WIA program.  Those wishing to pursue Intensive and Training services must follow the application procedures and meet certain guidelines.