EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

CSET provides workforce development services that assist local businesses to thrive, while training residents of all ages to find their path to good jobs. These services are funded by the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County (WIB), Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency, Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging, and others. CSET is the WIB's One-Stop Operator for the Employment Connection - a proud partner of America's Job Center of California Network - in Visalia with satellite services in Tulare. 

Each location is equipped with a Resource Room including computers, printers, and internet access. Businesses attend specialized workshops to speak with job seekers who learn about employment opportunities. Youth gain work readiness and leadership skills, plan for college and careers, and gain valuable experiences through work-based learning.

For more information call the Employment Connection Hotline at (559) 713-5190 or visit our website at www.employmentconnect.org. Visit the Employment Connection Facebook page to view weekly webinars on job leads, virtual recruiting assistance, and more.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Next Step is a great program for CalWORKS recipients, offering needed support services to help build valuable work experiences and work readiness skills. View the video, featuring CSET's exceptional Next Step team, to learn more about the Next Step program in Tulare, Visalia, and Porterville.

Resource Room Amenities

• iHub Desk

• Posted job leads

• Daily newspaper

• Free online courses (Alison)

• Unemployment information

• Internet access (for job seeking purposes)

• Copier/fax machine (for job seeking purposes)

Basic Services

• Veteran's assistance

• Farm worker services

• Youth services referrals

• Job search assistance for individuals with disabilities

No-Cost Workshops

• Job Squad

• Fresh Start!

• Interview skills

• Basic computer skills

• Labor market information

Career Coaching/Training Services

• Mock interviews

• Work experience

• On-The-Job training

• Job skills assessment

• Individualized job search assistance

• Individualized career guidance & planning

• Scholarships for in-demand vocational career training

BUSINESS SERVICES

Our team of Business Services Professionals offer a full range of services at no-cost to employers that can save businesses time and money. Services range from recruitment to receiving Human Resource guidance on a variety of business resources and benefits including priority of service for veterans. We offer businesses:

• Fidelity Bonding services

• Human Resources Support

• Work Opportunity Tax Credits

• Employee Screening and Recruitment

• Job postings and workforce pipeline development

• Custom recruiting at weekly Job Squad workshops

• Specialized rapid response services for laid-off workers

• Access to Labor Market Trends, Statistics and Economic Data

• On-The-Job Training Reimbursement of 50-75% for Qualified Businesses

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR VETERANS

On-site Veterans Services Advisor Herb Schneider provides a range of services to Veterans through the Tulare County Employment Connection.

Services include on-the-job training, vocational training, résumé and cover letter assistance, interviewing skills assistance, computer-based skill level assessment, and ongoing seminars to strengthen job search skills. Additional assistance may include referrals to other community agencies and resources as needed.

Veterans are Priority of Service qualified.

For more information contact Herb Schneider at (559) 713-5111.

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