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2. What you will be doing today • Completing the DWP Online Orientation • Completing the DWP basic information online form • In your invitation email you received a date and time to come to our office to complete the basic skills assessment. If you need a reminder, please call 815-921-2210. You will use the arrow keys or the next and back buttons to move through the Dislocated Worker Program online presentation. Next

3. Before you begin you will need a valid email address. Your email address will be used to contact you regarding your eligibility for the Dislocated Worker Program If you do not have an email address you may register for a free email account by clicking the mailbox… Next

4. The Workforce Connection For Your One Stop Employment Needs 303 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 Below are three programs Currently serving the Boone and Winnebago County area and offered under the Workforce Connection • Rock Valley College Dislocated Worker Program • Designed to help those who have lost their jobs due to no fault of their own. • Laid off / Terminated • Receiving Unemployment • Exhausted Unemployment • Rock River Training Corporation • Serves the following populations: • Low Income • Low or no job skills • Poor work history • Formerly incarcerated • Youth – in school/ out of school • Adult – special populations • IL Dept of Employment Security • File for Unemployment • Job Postings • Veteran Representatives • Job Corps for ages 16-24 • Resource Room • Free computer access • Free access to internet • Free phone/fax access • Free copying • Free Resume software Back Next

5. Welcome to Rock Valley College Dislocated Worker Program Online Orientation Next

6. Some General Information • Unemployment and Resource Room are located on the 3rd floor of 303 N Main St, Rockford, IL • Free Parking – In the parking garage enter from N Main St or Wyman St • From the garage take the garage elevator to the 3rd floor and enter the building • All appointments must check in with the receptionist on the 3rd floor Back Next

7. The Resource RoomMonday through Friday 8:00 – 4:30 Located at both Workforce Connection Sites 303 North Main Street Rockford, IL 61101 998 Belvidere Road Belvidere, IL 61008 • Internet Access • Business Phone • Copy Machine • Fax Machine • Resource Library • Resume Writing Software • Notary Public • Professional Staff • Audio/Visual Library • Microsoft Office Tutorials • Accessible work stations for people with disabilities The resource room is available to the general public. Back Next

8. Additional Services For Job Corps Contact (ages 16-24) Bonnie Mabie Phone: (815)395-0535 Email: mabie.bonnie@jobcorps.org Additional Job Corps information: http://chicagoregion.jobcorps.gov For Veterans Contact LaTasha Faulkner Phone: (815)395-6628 Email: latasha.faulkner@illinois.gov Walter Dinse Phone: (815)395-6637 Additional Veterans information go to: WWW.IDES.IL.GOV click on “Veteran Services” Ex-Offender’s Re-Entry Employment Services Program Contact Leon Hansen (815)395-6683 Email: leon.hansen@illinois.gov Back Next

9. The Dislocated Worker and Rock River Training Corp • The Workforce Investment Act (WIA)is a federal program that funds local programs (e.g. Dislocated Worker Program and Rock River Training Corp) to provide an array of job seeking services to eligible participants • Both programs offer help with training and required book expenses. The only difference between the two are the eligibility requirements. • General Eligibility Requirements for WIA programs • Must be authorized to work in the United States • If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you MUST be Selective Service compliant. • Be 18 years of age or older at the time of application for DWP and Adult programs. Back Next

10. This is not an exhaustive list Requirements for DWP Determined eligible to receive , currently receiving or exhausted unemployment benefits AND Job of dislocation was in a declining industry or low growth occupation OR Formerly self-employed ,but are no longer employed (Must provide verification of business ownership and closure) Back Next

11. Adult Eligibility Requirements You are currently or have been determined eligible to receive Link/SNAP/Food stamps in the past 6 months OR You are currently receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) OR You are receiving Supplemental Social Security Income (This is not social security disability, retirement or survivors benefits) OR You are receiving township assistance OR Your gross household income for the past 26 weeks is below poverty level. To review gross household income levels Click here Back Next

12. WIA Services Training • Whether you are interested in completing • a GED • taking basic computer classes • pursuing a certificate or college degree • WIA programs provide financial assistance to eligible participants. Approval of training is based on an individual assessment and counselor approval. Funding for training programs is based on availability of funds through the respective WIA programs Back Next

13. Additional WIA Services Include • Career counseling • Job seeking skills • Labor market information • Helpful Workshops • Resumes • Cover Letters • Interviewing skills • Thank-you letters/cards Back Next

14. Please Review and Click the Appropriate WIA Program for you Dislocated Worker Program Rock River Training Corp Are you … Currently receiving or have applied for Food Stamp (Link) in the past 6 months or Currently receiving TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or Currently receiving Social Security Income For additional information: visit website: http://www.rockrivertraining.org/ Or call: 815-847-7574 • Currently laid-off or terminated due to no fault of your own and • Currently receiving, or have exhausted your unemployment benefits • Were self-employed but no longer self-employed Click the button below to complete a customer information form… Click Here Back Next

15. Ooopps….you forgot to select a program. Please click the back button to make your selection. Back Restart