welcome to workforce one

Welcome to WorkForce One

Employment Solutions For your convenience this information can be offered to you in Spanish

or Créole. Please see the workshop facilitator if you would like assistance.

Bienvenido a WorkForce One Por su conveniencia, ofrecemos esta información en Español o Créole.

Si gustaria recibir asistencia, favor de ver al facilitador del taller. Byien veni nan WorkForce One

Nou gen enfòmesion nan lang Espanyol ou Kreyol pou moun ki pa pale Anglé. Si ou Bezwen èd, tan-pri di Sekretè-ya sa. Mesi ampil.

One-Stop Disability Services Coordinator Provides customers with disabilities and special needs information

regarding programs and services offering assistance.

If you are a person with a disability and need assistance to access programs and services, please contact the local disability

coordinator at the resource room front desk.

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In this Orientation You Will…

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The Benefits of Registering with Employ Florida Marketplace

How Career Assessment Tools Can Change Your Outlook

Where to Look for a Job While in Our One-Stop-Centers

Where to Look for a Job While at Home or Elsewhere

How to Use Social Media to Find a Job

How Meeting with a WorkForce One Employment Solutions Success Coach Can Immediately Impact Your Future

How WorkForce Innovation Act Training Assistance Can Help You with a New Career

How WorkForce One Employment Solutions Workshops Will Improve your Job Search Skills

Other Community Resources You May Consider

» Learn about:

Register Now at Employ Florida Marketplace

1. Receive Automatic Notifications of New Job Matches

2. Create & Save Multiple Professional Resumes and Letters Online

3. Create and Save Job Searches and Job Applications

4. Create Files on Employers

5. Complete Skills Assessments

6. Complete a Transferable Skills Analysis

7. Keep Records of Job Applications

8. Much more!

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Benefits:

When in a One-Stop Center…

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View the ‘What’s Hot’ Posters

View Monitor Screens

Meet with a Success Coach

Attend Center Workshops

Attend On-Site Recruitments

Learn about Mass Recruitments

Use Center Resource Room and Access Employ Florida Marketplace

Take Advantage of Our Job Search Tools:

When at Home or Elsewhere…

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Log on to Employ Florida Marketplace

View Weekly On-Site Recruitments Listed at www.wf1broward.com

Friend WorkForce One on Social Media Sites

Call Our On-Site Recruitment Phone Line Where you Can Learn Who is Recruiting in Our Centers that Week

When Meeting With a WorkForce One Employment Solutions Success Coach...

Career Assessments

On-the-Job Training Program

Skill Upgrades and WorkForce Innovation Act Training Assistance

Job Search/ Job Ready Workshops

Transitional Employment Opportunities

Additional Assistance

You will learn about:

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Career Assessment Tools

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» Finding Your Skills Self-assessment is a way to learn more about yourself: what you like, what you don't

like, and how you tend to react to certain situations. Learning about yourself is the first step in finding a good career fit. Assessments are tools to help you explore your skills, interests, values, or other traits. These traits are then matched to a broad list of careers. Meet with a WorkForce One Employment Solutions Success Coach today to find out how completing a career assessment can help you discover new opportunities.

» Assessment tools and resources: Employ Florida Marketplace

O*NET TORQ Career Scope Thomas International

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This web portal is a gateway to information and resource links that will assist veterans, veterans' families and employers in accomplishing their

employment goals.

EFM Veteran Portal

veterans.employflorida.com

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Please see a WorkForce One Employment Solutions Veteran Employment Representative for more information!

Skills Upgrades

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Are your skills no longer in demand?

WorkForce One Employment Solutions offers up to $8,200 to attend an eligible school and training so you can learn the skills you need to get a good job or start a new career.

If you are interested in career training, you may be eligible for an Individual

Training Account.

Make an Appointment with a Success Coach Today to Learn More !

Workshops Visit www.wf1broward.com or call a local center for dates and times.


Basic PC Microsoft Word Basics Saving Documents E-Mail Resumes

Learn the basic fundamentals of the Personal Computer(PC), such as the basic functions of Microsoft 10, opening documents, and spell checking your documents. You will learn how to use the internet and the different browsers, as well as creating a free E-Mail account.

Resume Resume Style Options Importance of Keywords Cover Letter Effectiveness

Learn from the pro’s how to create and target a winning resume to land you your next interview. Learn different resume styles, the importance of keywords, and what the hiring managers respond to most.

Job Search Where do I begin? Who is hiring right now? Social Media

Learn effective job search methods. If you need advice on job search “how-to’s” and “do-not’s”, this workshop is the one to take!

EFM Basics Using Employ Florida Marketplace Career Assessments Locating Job Leads

Learn how to get the most out of the Employ Florida Marketplace, including employer, salary, and labor market information.


Social Networking Social Media Networking Creating a Brand Online Building Relationships

This workshop can assist you in developing a social networking presence and establishing new career connections.

Interview Company Research Selling Yourself Business Etiquette

In this workshop, you can discover the most effective way to promote yourself and showcase your knowledge in a professional manner to get the results you want. You can also learn how to write a follow-up letter to send after the interview.

Career Pathways Right Job Search Skills The New Job Market Job Search Tips and Methods

Learn new job search strategies and tips that will zero in on your need to find employment in this newly established and exciting job market and workplace. Get engaged, empowered and ready to hit the ground running toward career success!

Professional Placement Network Goal Setting Networking Strategies Developing a Winning Resume

Targeted to professionals with a 4 year degree or at least five years of management experience and/or a salary of $35,000 or more, the PPN workshop is all about helping you become employed in your next right job. We teach you the things you must do, things you must say, things you must prepare, and finally the things you must be to become successful in your job search.

Workshops Visit www.wf1broward.com or call a local center for dates and times.

Community Partners Broward 2-1-1

2-1-1 Broward can help you find food, housing, healthcare, senior services, child care, legal aid and much more. Serves as the gateway to over 800 of Broward County's nonprofits, connecting residents to the most appropriate programs.

Dial 2-1-1 or (954) 537-0211

Reemployment Assistance Office The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity promotes economic

opportunities for all Floridians through successful workforce, community, and economic development strategies.

Contact: (800) 204-2418 or Visit: www.fluidnow.com

Florida Department of Children and Families WorkForce One partners with the Florida Department of Children and

Families (DCF) by providing employment and training services to individuals who have been deemed eligible to receive Temporary Cash Assistance. WorkForce One Employment Solutions can also work with anyone else referred from DCF who is in search of employment.

Contact: (866) 762-2237 or Visit: http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/


AARP A training and employment program for Broward County Residents, 55

years of age or older Contact: 888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277) or Visit:

http://www.aarp.org/work/employee-benefits/employer_resource_center/

O.I.C. of Broward County Provides training and employment for nonviolent ex-offenders, 18 years

and older; various job development and placement services are available Contact: (954) 535-2100

GED General Educational Development (GED) classes prepare you for

academic and personal success. You’ll obtain the necessary skills required to pass the GED test and earn a State of Florida High School Diploma. Our GED classes strive to motivate you, not only to earn a high school diploma, but also to utilize those skills in the workforce or in continuing your education.

To find your local testing center call: 754-321-7600


Community Partners

Our Locations WorkForce One North

2301 W. Sample Road, Bldg. #4, Suite 7 Pompano Beach, FL 33073 - 954.969.3541


WorkForce One has three full service offices located at:

In order to better serve our customers, all WorkForce One Employment Solutions Centers now have extended hours:

During weeks with a legal holiday, WorkForce One Centers will operate from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and close on the holiday.

WorkForce One Central 2610 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 - 954.677.5555

WorkForce One South 7550 Davie Road Extension,

Hollywood, FL 33024 - 954.967.1010

Extended Hours of Service

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Resource Center Code of Conduct

1. The Resource Center is for job search activities only – personal or private small business use is not allowed.

2. Please adhere to Resource Center equipment usage and time limits.

3. Respect the privacy of other jobseekers. 4. To keep equipment functional, food and drinks are not allowed in

the Resource Center. 5. For safety reasons, customers whose children become disruptive

will be asked to come back at a later time. 6. Out of respect for all customers, cell phones should be put on

vibrate mode and calls should be taken outside to minimize disturbances.

7. Please adhere to business casual dress code.

We thank you for following these rules to allow a quiet, distraction - free job search environment for all

customers!


Finally, We Would Like to Hear About Your Success

Please tell us when you will be starting your new career…

Advise your Success Coach immediately; and

Go to www.wf1broward.com click on our interactive web form and tell us the good news!

From all of us at WorkForce One Employment Solutions, Thank you for Attending! www.employflorida.com

www.wf1broward.com An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Florida Relay #711 service is available for voice telephone numbers.

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