Career Dislocated Workers Grant Guide

7. Provision of program cost information on eligible providers of education, training, and workforce services by program and type of providers, availability of supportive services or assistance, and appropriate referrals to those services and assistance; 8. Assistance in establishing eligibility for programs of financial aid assistance for training and education programs not provided under CAREER NDWG. Individualized career services must be made available if determined to be appropriate in order for an individual to obtain or retain employment. These services include the following, as consistent with program requirement: 1. Comprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs of adults and dislocated workers, which may include: i. Diagnostic testing and use of other assessment tools; and ii. In-depth interviewing and evaluation to identify employment barriers and appropriate employment goals; 2. Development of an individual employment plan, to identify the employment goals, achievement objectives, and combination of services for the participant to achieve his/ her employment goals 3. Group counseling 4. Individual counseling; 5. Career planning and workforce preparation activities; 6. Short-term services including development of learning skills, communication skills, and professional conduct services to prepare individuals for unsubsidized employment or training; 7. Internships and work experiences that are linked to careers (as described in …..) Follow-up services must be provided, as appropriate, including: Counseling regarding the workplace, for participants in CAREER NDWG activities who are placed in unsubsidized employment, for up to 12 months after the first day of employment. 1. The leadership development and supportive service activities; 2. Regular contact with a participant's employer, including assistance in addressing work-related problems that arise; 3. Assistance in securing better paying jobs, career development, and further education; 4. Work-related peer support groups; 5. Adult mentoring; and 6. Services necessary to ensure the success of participants in employment and/or postsecondary education. Although CAREER NDWG distinguishes levels of service, this distinction is not intended to imply there is a sequence of services. These services can be provided in any order, which allows staff the flexibility to target services to the needs of the customer. Dislocated Worker participants should receive ALL five of the following career services: 1. Outreach, Intake, and Orientation to the services available through the one-stop system; 2. Local Labor Market Information; 3. Job Search and Placement Assistance 4. Eligibility Determination - CAREER NDWG; and 5. Initial Assessment of skill levels, aptitudes, abilities, and determination of supportive service need. Table 2A shows the typical NDWG participant experience. The process begins when a customer receives an orientation to services and an initial assessment, provided by staff. Participation in the program ends after a participant is placed into unsubsidized employment. Follow-up services include:

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