SER Corporation – KansasSER Corporation – Kansas1020 N. Main1020 N. Main
Suite DSuite DWichitaWichita
Telephone 316-264-5372Telephone 316-264-5372Toll Free 1-877-664-5372Toll Free 1-877-664-5372
Who We Are and What We Do
SER has been providing services for the local community and state since 1974.We have offered English classes, computer training, GED preparation, summer youth employment, job preparation workshops, as well as classroom training to learn a trade. Currently SER Corporation is the sub-grantee for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and the grantee/administer of WIA Title 1-Section 167 National Farmworker Jobs Program in the state of Kansas.
The SER Mission
is based on the philosophy of self-determination and seeks to promote the human development and education of low-income people by providing them with education skills, marketable skills, training, supportive services and advocacy for the
self-development that contributes to economic self-determination.
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SER CORPORATIONNational Farmworker and Jobs
Program (NFJP)
Workforce Investment Act-Section 167 Workforce Investment Act-Section 167 Funding source-Department of LaborFunding source-Department of Labor
Program History1. The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 is designed to be customer-focused allowing participants to choose among many career/training options that best meet their needs while also helping companies to hire the skilled workers they need to remain successful.
2. It is authorized by Congress to counter the impact of the chronic unemployment and underemployment experienced by migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) who primarily depend on jobs in agricultural labor.
What is the What is the Purpose of NFJP?Purpose of NFJP?
The purpose is to strengthen the ability ofThe purpose is to strengthen the ability of
eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers
and their families to achieve economic self-and their families to achieve economic self-
sufficiency. sufficiency.
Who is eligible for NFJP services?
1. U.S. citizens or a lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, parolee, or other individual legally authorized to work in the U.S.
And;2. Must not have violated Section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act,
And;3. Must be a disadvantaged seasonal or migrant Farmworker during any 12 consecutive months out of 24 months prior to application;
Or4. Be the spouse of the eligible Farmworker and meet requirements 1 and
2 above;Or
5. Be the dependent of the eligible Farmworker and meet requirements 1 and 2 above.
6. MSFW must have been primarily employed in agricultural work during the 12 months chosen as the eligibility determination period.
Who are Disadvantage Seasonal and Migrant Farmworkers?
• Disadvantaged-means a Farmworker whose income, for any 12 consecutive Disadvantaged-means a Farmworker whose income, for any 12 consecutive months out of the 24 months immediately before application, does not months out of the 24 months immediately before application, does not exceed either the HHS poverty line or 70% of the Lower Living Standard exceed either the HHS poverty line or 70% of the Lower Living Standard Income Level, adjusted for family size Income Level, adjusted for family size
and and
• Includes income of all wage earners. The disadvantage income test applies Includes income of all wage earners. The disadvantage income test applies to the entire family income of the Farmworker unless the inclusion of a to the entire family income of the Farmworker unless the inclusion of a family member’s income is clearly inappropriate. (For example, if a husband family member’s income is clearly inappropriate. (For example, if a husband and wife were separated, you would not look at their combined income if and wife were separated, you would not look at their combined income if either applied for services.)either applied for services.)
• If the Farmworker is independent of their family or a single person, then the If the Farmworker is independent of their family or a single person, then the disadvantaged test is only applied to their income. disadvantaged test is only applied to their income.
Dependent-is an individual who:
1.1. Was claimed as a depenedent on Was claimed as a depenedent on the qualifying farmworker’s the qualifying farmworker’s federal income tax return for the federal income tax return for the previous year;previous year;
2.2. Is the spouse of the qualifying Is the spouse of the qualifying farmworker;farmworker;
3.3. If not claimed as a dependent for If not claimed as a dependent for federal income tax purposes, is federal income tax purposes, is able to establish a relationship able to establish a relationship as the farmworker’s:as the farmworker’s:
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Dependent
Child, grandchild, great grandchild, including legally adopted Child, grandchild, great grandchild, including legally adopted children; stepchildren;children; stepchildren;
Brother, sister, half brother, half sister, stepbrother, or Brother, sister, half brother, half sister, stepbrother, or stepsister;stepsister;
Parent, grandparent, or other direct ancestor (but not foster Parent, grandparent, or other direct ancestor (but not foster parent);parent);
Foster child; Foster child;
Stepfather or stepmother;Stepfather or stepmother;
Uncle or aunt;Uncle or aunt;
Niece or nephewNiece or nephew
Father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law; or Father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law; or
Daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law;Daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law;
AndHe/she receives half of his/her total support from the He/she receives half of his/her total support from the
eligible farmworker’s family during the eligibility eligible farmworker’s family during the eligibility determination [WIA 167 (h)(3) & (4); 20CFR, 669.110]determination [WIA 167 (h)(3) & (4); 20CFR, 669.110]
The Types of Income Used to Determine Eligibility Include:
1.1. Gross wages and salaries (before deductions);Gross wages and salaries (before deductions);
2.2. Net self-employment income (gross receipts minus Net self-employment income (gross receipts minus operating expenses);operating expenses);
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3.3. Other money income received from sources such as net Other money income received from sources such as net rents, Old Age and Survivors Insurance. Social Security rents, Old Age and Survivors Insurance. Social Security benefits, pensions, alimony, periodic income from benefits, pensions, alimony, periodic income from insurance policy annuities. insurance policy annuities.
Program Services
Core ServicesCore Services – – assessment of skill level, aptitude test, assessment of skill level, aptitude test, supportive services, job vacancies, placement, follow-up;supportive services, job vacancies, placement, follow-up;
Intensive Services-individual employment plans, case Intensive Services-individual employment plans, case management, and short-term pre-vocational skills;management, and short-term pre-vocational skills;
Training Services- are directly linked to job opportunities Training Services- are directly linked to job opportunities that best meet their needs. vocational education, that best meet their needs. vocational education,
On-the-Job Training, and work experience;On-the-Job Training, and work experience;
Related Services –emergency & housing assistance, Related Services –emergency & housing assistance, ESL, GEDESL, GED
Program Services
Core ServicesCore Services – – assessment of skill level, aptitude test, assessment of skill level, aptitude test, supportive services, job vacancies, placement, follow-up;supportive services, job vacancies, placement, follow-up;
Intensive Services-individual employment plans, case Intensive Services-individual employment plans, case management, and short-term pre-vocational skills;management, and short-term pre-vocational skills;
Training Services- are directly linked to job opportunities Training Services- are directly linked to job opportunities that best meet their needs. vocational education, that best meet their needs. vocational education,
On-the-Job Training, and work experience;On-the-Job Training, and work experience;
Related Services –emergency & housing assistance, Related Services –emergency & housing assistance, ESL, GEDESL, GED
SER Offices for NFJP Goodland1209 Harrison, 67735(866) 597-6760 or (785) 890-3300Hays1008 E 17th, St. #7, 67601 (877) 723-4016 or
(785) 623-4016Wichita1020 N. Main, Suite D, 67203(877) 664-5372
or(316) 264-5372
Kansas City1333 South 27th Street, 66106 (877) 236-8100 or (913) 236-9611
Dodge City236 San Jose, Suite 132, 67801(866) 925-5658 or (620) 371-6461
NFJP 167 Territorial MapNFJP 167 Territorial Map
Goodland OfficeGoodland Office
Northwest Kansas Technical College Northwest Kansas Technical College (NWKTC) Campus Map(NWKTC) Campus Map
Dodge City, KS OfficeDodge City, KS Office
El Centro 2100 Metropolitan Ave.El Centro 2100 Metropolitan Ave. Kansas CityKansas City
1020 N. Main, Suite D1020 N. Main, Suite DWichitaWichita
Agriculture DieselAgriculture EducationAgriculture Equip TechAgronomyAuto Collision RepairAuto TechBusiness ManagementCarpentryComputer GraphicsDentistryDiesel TechDraftingElectrical TechElectronicsEMT
Summary of TradesEngineering TechFeedlot ManagementFire ServicesGeneral EducationGraphic DesignHeavy Equipment OperatorHVACLeadership TechMachine Tool Tech Medical AssistantPHACPower and ElectricRefrigeration/ACResidential ElectricianTelecommunicationsWelding
Diesel Mechanic GraduateDiesel Mechanic Graduate
Line Construction StudentsLine Construction Students
Conclusion
We are here to assist eligible seasonal and
migrant farmworkers to
access the fullest possible range of
services and opportunities
available.
To make referrals or schedule presentations contact:
Tomas Hernandez, Client Service [email protected]
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