Partner Guide · business, job searching strategies, job development workshops, resume and cover letter assistance and more. Other specialized services on our campus include the Veterans

Tulare County Employment Connection

Partner Guide

The purpose of the Tulare County Employment Connection partner referral form and guide is

to assist Employment Connection partners, co-located and non-co-located staff, to be highly

familiar with the functions and basic eligibility requirements of each program, and to

appropriately assist customers and make knowledgeable referrals to partner programs.

The referral process is being implemented with a focus on quality

referrals that are likely to convert to services.

Employment Connection Partner Referral Guide

College of the Sequoias

College courses, career advising, academic coaching, and other specialized services, such as Veterans, CalWORKs, and Student Success Program.

Community Services Employment Training (CSET)

Sequoia Community Corps Department John Muir Charter High School, conservation projects and education.

Community Initiatives Department - Community Resources: Income Tax Assistance, Emergency Food & Shelter, First Time Homebuyer, Foreclosure Counseling, Homeless Prevention, Family Resource Center,

Energy Services Department: Drought Services, Weatherization Services, Energy Assistance

Cutler-Orosi Adult School

Serves Cutler-Orosi and Woodlake: High school diploma, ESL, GED prep, and citizenship. Graduate outcomes: Career & College Ready Scholars, Critical Thinkers, Powerful Communication, Creative Thinker.

Department of Rehabilitation

Provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities: Career counseling, vocational training, evaluations, assistive technology services, on-the-job personal assistance, occupational licenses, tools, transportation assistance, post employment services.

Employment Connection

Workforce Services: Access to resource room computers, career exploration, ADA computer workstation, professional job search workshops to develop a resume and interviewing skills, career coaching, and training.

Child Support Services

Provides services to families to obtain accurate child support orders and assist families meet the medical and financial needs of their children.

Employment Development Department

Workforce Services: Job search workshops, assistance with CalJOBS, referrals to education, training, supportive services. Veteran services. Youth: Peer advising, referrals to jobs and supportive services.

Health & Human Services Agency- TulareWORKs

CalWORKs (Cash-Aid) - Welfare-to-Work, Family Stabilization, Cal-Learn, SSI Advocacy, General assistance Cal Fresh (formerly known as Food Stamps), Medi-Cal Expansion and Affordable Healthcare

Porterville Adult School

Serves students over age 18 build skills for graduation and workforce. Adult basic education, ESL, Citizenship, career development, vocational training certificates, academic counseling, high school diploma.

Employment Connection Partner Referral Guide

Porterville College

Porterville College offers a variety of Job Skills Certificates, Certificates of Achievement, and Career Education Programs on our campus. Our Career Center provides free personalized services for students, alumni, and community members. Exploring academic majors, career exploration, starting your own business, job searching strategies, job development workshops, resume and cover letter assistance and more. Other specialized services on our campus include the Veterans Resource Center, Disability Resource Center, CalWORKs, and EOPS.

Porterville Sheltered Workshop

Provides services to assist people with intellectual, mental, or physical disabilities in effectively dealing with habilitation challenges in areas of vocational, basic ed., social, independent living, and/or recreational.

Proteus, Inc.

Adult Workforce Services: Expanded Subsidized Employment and Welfare to Work for eligible CalWORKS participants, Dinuba Adult/Dislocated Workers - Workforce Services, Youth, out-of-school workforce and Education Exeter Area- Tulare

Education Division: ESL, adult basic education, GED, citizenship. Training - forklift recertification, truck driving, office automation,, Solar Installation Training, EERE Training

Energy Services Department: Home weatherization repairs, appliance replacement, replace faucets and shower heads, repair windows and doors, repair and replace furnace and water heaters, and much more.

Migrant Seasonal Farmworker: Childcare centers, rental/utility services, temporary housing assistance, health and safety training

Sequoias Adult Education Consortium

Adult Education Navigators enroll individuals in classes such as ESL, Citizenship, high school diploma, or equivalency, community college, and connect to supportive services.

Tulare Adult School

Serves Tulare and neighboring communities. Academic counseling, adult basic education, ESL, GED, HSD, vocational training (welding, medical assistant, office occupations, phlebotomy, pre-vocational nursing program, voc. nurse.

Tulare County Office of Education

Ticket-to-Success-Provides Ticket To Work “Employment Network” job services to individuals with disabilities. Includes career guidance, exploration, and assistance with benefit planning.

Tule River Indian Reservation

Providing services to all Native Americans from Federally recognized tribes who reside in Tulare County. Job Readiness Workshops on how to complete an employment application, compose a resume, how and where to job search, interview tips and mock interviews, and career counseling. We also provide training and support services, referrals to outside area partners, Entrepreneurial training and work experience opportunities.

Visalia Adult School

Visalia Adult School serves the communities of Visalia, Ivanhoe, Goshen, Farmersville, and Exeter to educate adults and create futures. Vocational training, high school diploma and equivalency, ESL, citizenship

PARTNER REFERRAL GUIDELINES College of the Sequoias

Eligibility

● No eligibility restrictions ● Most courses/programs require attendance on the semester system

Average Wait Time for Eligibility

● No wait time for eligibility ● Often the wait is for the beginning of the next semester to start and the availability of any

desired courses in that semester Program Services

● Credit-bearing college courses in over 30 program areas ● Transfer and Career Education offerings ● Career advising ● Transfer degree advising ● For enrolled Career students:

○ Resume, application, and interview coaching ○ Intrusive academic and career success advising ○ Internships and other work-based-learning opportunities

● For all enrolled students: ○ Academic coaching and tutoring ○ Academic counseling

● For enrolled students under special eligibility guidelines: ○ EOPS/CARE ○ CalWORKs ○ Veterans ○ TRiO ○ Access and Ability Center ○ Student Success Program ○ Mesa ○ Puente ○ Mini-Corps ○ YESS Program ○ Academic Center for Excellence

Duration of Programs

● One semester to two years+ Follow Up Services

● Career advising

Contact for Staff and/or Clients Name: COS Welcome Center Phone: 559.730.3730

www.cos.edu

Office Hours and Location

M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm 915 S. Mooney Bvld Visalia, CA 93277

Hanford Educational Center Hub 925 13th Ave Hanford, CA 93230

Tulare College Center Hub 4999 East Bardsley Ave Tulare, CA 93274

http://www.cos.edu/

PARTNER REFERRAL GUIDELINES Community Services & Employment Training, Inc., CSET

Sequoia Community Corps Department

Sequoia Community Corps Department Website https://www.cset.org/sequoia-community-corps/

Eligibility ● Young adults ages 18 to 24 years old.


● Orientations are held: ○ John Muir Charter High School - each Tuesday at 9 a.m. ○ Sequoia Community Corps - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m.

Programs

● Fee for Service Projects; e.g., concrete sidewalks, housing rehabilitation, park construction, tree plantings, and more

● Urban Forestry ● Public Works ● John Muir Charter High School ● CalRecycle ● E-Waste Collections ● Recycling Education ● Conservation Projects and Education


● Most programs are on a calendar year cycle but vary depending on program. Follow Up Services

● Program staff members provide follow-up/case management, depending on need. Contact for Staff and Clients Name: Teresa Guzman Phone: 559-732-4194 Email: [email protected]


Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 312 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291

https://www.cset.org/sequoia-community-corps/

https://www.cset.org/sequoia-community-corps/

mailto:[email protected]


Community Initiatives Department – Community Resources

Community Initiatives Services Website https://www.cset.org/community-initiatives/

Eligibility ● Program eligibility varies by specific program requirements.


● Eligibility wait time depends on a number of factors; i.e., completion of all paperwork, wait lists, and emergency need.

Programs

● Income Tax Assistance Program ([email protected]) ● Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) ● First Time Homebuyer Program ● Foreclosure Counseling Program ● Homeless Prevention Programs: Permanent Supportive Housing and others ● Family Resource Centers in Earlimart and Tulare ([email protected]) ● Senior Centers and Meal Delivery Program ([email protected]) ● Bridge Loan Fund Program: emergency loans and small start-up business funds ● Biz Hub Program for small and micro business development



● Program staff members provide follow-up/case management, depending on need.

Contact for Staff and Clients Name: Raquel Gomez Phone: 559-732-4194 Email: [email protected]


Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ● Senior Center Hotline, 312 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Visalia, (800) 321-2462

● Tulare Family Resource Center, 304 E. Tulare Avenue, Tulare, (559) 684-1987

● Earlimart Family Resource Center, 114 N. Front Street, Earlimart (661) 849-2960

https://www.cset.org/community-initiatives/


PARTNER REFERRAL GUIDELINES Community Services & Employment Training, Inc., CSET Energy Services Department

Energy Services Website https://www.cset.org/energy-services/

Eligibility

● Program eligibility varies by specific program requirements. Average Wait Time for Eligibility

● Eligibility wait time depends on a number of factors; i.e., completion of all paperwork, wait lists, and emergency need. Eligibility is determined during individual appointments.

Programs

● Weatherization Services ● Energy Assistance ● Section 8 Referral (must be a CSET participant)



● Program staff members provide follow-up/case management, depending on need. Contact for Staff and Clients Name: Nora Carrillo Phone: 1-844-224-1316 (Call Center) Email: [email protected]


Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ● Visalia Main Office, 312 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Visalia

https://www.cset.org/energy-services/



PARTNER REFERRAL GUIDELINES

The Employment Connection is a one-stop shop for workforce services providing a comprehensive range of employment and training services for employers and job seekers. Employment Connection staff provide Career Services and Training. In addition, specialized workforce services are targeted to youth 16-24, veterans, those age 55+, individuals who are homeless, CalWORKS participants, justice involved, individuals with disabilities, low-income, and laid off workers.

Eligibility

• Adults 18 and over. Program eligibility varies by specific program requirements. • Youth services, 16-24 years of age, out of school youth


● Access to resource room is available immediately regardless of eligibility. ● All other vary by specific program.

Program Services

• Resource Room - job search, labor market research, and career exploration: ADA Workstation (computer, software, magnified reader), computers, printers, and Information Hub (iHUB)

• Professional job search workshops • Resumes, interviewing skills, apply for jobs online • Job Squad – meet employers and access on-the-spot screening and interviews • Scholarships, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, transitional jobs for gaining work

experience • Job search and placement assistance • Individualized career counseling • Referrals to other program services • Support services • Online services: www.employmentconnect .org

Specialized Program Services:

• Out of School Youth (16-24) • Dislocated Worker for individuals who have been laid off • Expanded Subsidized Employment, WtW-Next Step: CalWORKS participants referred by

HHSA • Readiness for Employment through Sustainable Education & Training (RESET): Re-entry

population referred by Probation or Parole • Environmental Cleanup Opportunity (ECO: Visalia homeless population referred by partner

agencies • Senior Employment 55+ (Title V)


● Varies depending on program Follow Up Services

● Program staff members provide follow-up/case management depending on need and program.

Employment Connection www.employmentconnect.org

Contact for Clients If clients would like to speak to an Employment Connection representative or have questions regarding services, they may contact any of these offices:

Office Hours - Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Employment Connection-Visalia Employment Connection-Porterville 4025 W. Noble Avenue 1063 W. Henderson Avenue Visalia, CA 93291 Porterville, CA 93258 (559) 713-5000 (559) 788-1400 Contacts Maria Guerrero or iHUB Contact Jonathan Thompson

Dinuba Affiliate Site Tulare Affiliate Site 400 W. Tulare Avenue 304 E. Tulare Avenue Dinuba, CA 96318 Tulare, CA 93274 (559) 591-5701 (559) 684-1987 Contact Luis Espinoza Contact Lola Balandran

Youth Programs & Contacts Services (ages 16-24)

Employment Connection-Visalia Employment Connection-Porterville 4025 W. Noble Avenue 1063 W. Henderson Avenue Visalia, CA 93291 Porterville, CA 93258 (559) 713-5000 (559) 788-1400 Contacts: Rosie Vasquez Contact:

Nou Cha Daniel Amaya

Youth@Work CSET Cutler/Orosi/Dinuba Youth@Work CSET Tulare 12691 Avenue 408 Tulare Family Resource Center Orosi, CA 93615 304 E. Tulare Ave. (559) 528-1095 Tulare, CA 93274 Contacts: Lydia Elizondo (559) 684-1987

Miguel Castaneda Contacts: Lupe Moreno

Amanda Chavez

Youth@Work Proteus Exeter/Farmersville Proteus Service Center 54 N. Main St., Ste. 10 Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 781-1852 Contact Ramiro Emigdio

http://www.employmentconnect.org/


Additional Youth Programs: In addition to WIOA Youth@Work services offered through the Employment Connection, CSET provides three additional programs: #LEAD, Youth Transitions, and Tech Connect. CSET Youth Department Website https://www.cset.org/youth-development

Eligibility • #LEAD (Leading, Educating, Advocating and Dedication) is a junior leadership program

with an emphasis in fostering civic engagement. #LEAD is open to Juniors and Seniors in high school, residing in Visalia, Tulare, Porterville and Dinuba/Cutler-Orosi. There are no income guidelines or minimum GPA required.

• Youth Transitions is a mentoring financially compensated career pathway with an emphasis in preparing young adults for today’s economy. This referral based program is for youth ages 16-21 who meet specific barriers, such as current of former foster youth, at risk of dropping out of school, at risk of/or gang involved, receiving cash aid, etc.

• Tech Connect provides students of Orosi High School and Lovell Continuation School, ages 14-18, with leadership skills, technology career exploration, computer skills, and community service opportunities.

Average Wait Time for Eligibility • #LEAD: Students who submit an application by deadline (typically October of each year)

will be invited to participate in a program interview. Approximately 35 students per community will be selected by the #LEAD committee.

• Youth Transitions: Enrollments occur year-round immediately upon referral. • Tech Conect: Students who submit an application by deadline (typically September of each

year) will be invited participate in a program interview. Approximately 15-20 students per year will be selected by a selection committee.

Duration of Programs ● #LEAD: November through May. In July-August, each active participant will be eligible

for a paid work experience (if funding is available). ● Youth Transitions: Paid training opportunity with Tulare County Health and Human

Services Agency for up to 1,100 hours. ● Tech Connect: Program sessions coincide with the school calendar, September-May with a

graduation ceremony in June. Follow Up Services

● Program staff members provide follow-up/case management, depending on need. Contact for Staff and Clients Name: Daisy Guzman Phone: (559) 713-5000 Email: [email protected]

Office Hours and Location Varies by program.

mailto:il:%[email protected]

PARTNER REFERRAL GUIDELINES Cutler-Orosi Adult School The Cutler-Orosi Adult School serves the communities of Cutler-Orosi and Woodlake, California and adheres to the mission and vision of Cutler-Orosi Unified School District. Our mission is to educate minds, and inspire futures. All students will also be college and career ready and prepared to compete in a global economy. Cutler-Orosi Adult School has the following graduate outcomes: Career & College Ready Scholars, Critical Thinkers & Collaborative Problem Solvers, Powerful Communicators, Creative & Quality Producers, Leaders & Ethical Decision Makers, Productive Citizens

Eligibility

● The Cutler-Orosi Adult School services students 18 years old or older. Average Wait Time for Eligibility

● Students can enroll and register once a week. Program Services

● High School Diploma Class ● ESL English Second Language ● GED Prep ● Citizenship Prep


● 12 Week Semester Class

Follow Up Services ● Progress check after 70 hours of instruction

Contact for Staff and/or Clients

Clients may apply at Cutler-Orosi Adult School. If potential clients would like to speak to a representative or have questions regarding the services, they may contact our school at 559-528-6006


If you would like to apply in person you can visit any of our local schools: Cutler-Orosi Adult School Bravo High School 12724 Avenue 392 450 W. Sequoia Avenue Cutler, CA 93615 Woodlake, CA 93286 Mondays-Friday 7:30 am-4:30pm Mondays-Friday 8:00 am-4:00pm

Cutler-Orosi Adult School

For more specific information, WIOA Partners may contact one of the following Cutler-Orosi Adult School Liasion:

Robert Gonzales Dee Echavarria Administrator, Alternative Education Adult School Clerk 559-528-4703 559-528-6006

http://www.cojusd.org/Student-Services/Adult-School/

http://www.cojusd.org/Student-Services/Adult-School/


Tulare County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) DCSS provides services essential in educating and empowering families with the knowledge and resources to promote the well-being of children. We partner with parents to obtain accurate child support orders to assist families in meeting the medical and financial needs of their children.

Eligibility

● Parents seeking to establish or enforce a court ordered child support obligation. Average Wait Time for Eligibility

● It may take up to 60 days to establish a child support order. Program Services

● Establishment of parentage ● Genetic testing ● Establishment of health insurance orders ● Establishment of monetary child support orders ● Modification of existing child support orders ● Enforcement of child support orders


● Varies Follow Up Services

● Varies Contact for Staff and/or Clients

Customers may apply at www.tularecounty.ca.gov/dcss for child support services.

If customers would like to speak to a Child Support Specialist or have questions regarding the services DCSS provides, they may contact our Call Center at 1-866-901-3212 for general questions.


Visalia Office 8040 W Doe Avenue Visalia, CA 93291

Porterville Office 259 North Main St Porterville, CA 93257

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday (closed on holidays)

http://www.tularecounty.ca.gov/dcss


Department of Rehabilitation – Visalia Branch California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

Eligibility

• Have a physical or mental impairment that substantially impedes the ability to secure employment

• Vocational Rehabilitation services are required to prepare for, secure, retain, or regain employment.

• Be able to benefit from DOR services in terms of an employment outcome in an integrated setting.


• DOR has 60 days from intake to determine Eligibility, per state regulations.

Program Services • Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and Guidance. • Development of an Individualized Plan for Employment. • Vocational and other training services. • Evaluation of physical and mental impairments. • Rehabilitation assistive technology services and devices. • Transportation assistance, as required. • Transition services for students with disabilities. • Rehabilitation and orientation/mobility services for individuals who are deaf/hard of

hearing and/or blind/low vision. • Occupational licenses, tools, equipment. • Job search and placement assistance. • On-the-job or personal assistance services. • Post-employment services.

Duration of Programs • Varies.

Follow Up Services

• Job Retention services • Post-employment services

Office Hours and Location • Department of Rehabilitation – Visalia Branch

4930 W. Kaweah Court, #100 Visalia, CA 93277 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Contact for Staff and/or Clients • Clients/Staff call 559-735-3838 for general questions. • Website: dor.ca.gov for detailed information on DOR’s services. • Contact: Robert Kleyn, 559-735-3853, [email protected]




The Employment Connection is a one-stop shop for workforce services providing a comprehensive range of employment and training services for employers and job seekers. Employment Connection staff provide Basic and Individualized Career Services and Training. In addition, specialized workforce services are targeted to youth 16-24, veterans, those age 55+, individuals who are homeless, CalWORKS participants, justice involved, individuals with disabilities, low-income, and laid off workers.

Eligibility

• Adults 18 and over. Program eligibility varies by specific program requirements. • Youth services, 16-24 years if age, out of school youth


● Access to resources room is available immediately regardless of eligibility. ● All other vary by specific program.

Program Services

• Resource Room: ADA Work Station (computer, software, magnified reader), computers, printers, and Information Hub. Resource room is for job search, labor market research and career exploration.

• Professional job search workshops • Prepare resumes, interviewing skills, apply for jobs online • Job Squad- hiring screening • Scholarships, occupational skills training, on-the-job-Training, transitional jobs • Job search and placement assistance • Individual career counseling • Referrals to other program services • Support Services • Online Services: www.employmentconnect .org

Specialized Program Services:

• Out of School Youth (16-24) • Dislocated Worker- An individual who has been laid off • Expanded Subsidized Employment, WtW - CalWORKS participants referred by HHSA • Readiness for Employment through Sustainable Education & Training - Re-entry population

referred by Probation • Senior Employment 55+


● Varies depending on program Follow Up Services

● Program staff members provide follow-up/case management depending on need and program.

Employment Connection www.employmentconnect.org

Contact for Clients If clients would like to speak to an Employment Connection representative or have questions regarding services, they may contact any of the offices listed below.


Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employment Connection-Visalia Employment Connection-Porterville 4025 W. Noble Avenue 1063 W. Henderson Avenue Visalia, CA 93291 Porterville, CA 93258 (559) 713-5000 (559) 788-1400 Contact: Craig Plath Contact: Jonathan Thompson

Dinuba Affiliate Site Tulare Affiliate Site 400 W. Tulare Avenue 304 E. Tulare Avenue Dinuba, CA 96318 Tulare, CA 93274 (559) 591-5701 (559) 684-1987 Contact: Luis Espinoza Contact: Lola Balandran

Youth Program Services (Ages 16-24)

Employment Connection-Visalia Employment Connection-Porterville 4025 W. Noble Avenue 1063 W. Henderson Avenue Visalia, CA 93291 Porterville, CA 93258 (559) 713-5000 (559) 788-1400 Contact: Maria Espinoza Contact: Nou Cha

Rosie Vasquez Youth@Work CSET Cutler/Orosi/Dinuba Youth@Work CSET Tulare 12691 Avenue 408 Tulare Family Resource Center Orosi, CA 93615 304 E. Tulare Ave. (559) 528-1095 Tulare, CA 93274 Contact: Lydia Elizondo (559) 684-1987

Miguel Castaneda Contact: Lupe Moreno Amanda Chavez

Youth@Work Proteus Exeter/Farmersville Proteus Service Center 54 N. Main St., Ste. 10 Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 781-1852 Contact: Ramiro Emigdio

http://www.employmentconnect.org/

PARTNER REFERRAL GUIDELINES Employment Development Department (EDD) Workforce Services (WS)

The EDD’s Workforce Services offer a variety of services that bring employers with job openings together with qualified job seekers. Additionally, the Workforce Services offer intense services to customers with special needs.

Customers may access services through self-service or with the assistance of staff. To provide job seekers and employers with an effective self-service exchange, the EDD’s Workforce Service use an Internet-based system called CalJOBS. www.caljobs.ca.gov

Services to Job Seekers • Job Search workshops that teach skills needed to find a keep a job. • Assistance with accessing CalJOBS system. • Referral to education, training, and supportive services. • Intensive services to customer with special needs

Eligibility (Special Programs)

● Veteran (must have one) ○ VA Disability Rating ○ Recently Separated Service Member ○ Needs HS Diploma ○ Veteran age 18-24 years old ○ Eligible Spouse with Significant Barrier Employment ○ Homeless ○ Released from Incarceration ○ Low Income ○ Gold Card (Post 9/11) ○ Eligible Person

● Youth ○ 15-25 years old ○ at risk of not achieving their education goals


● No Waiting. Eligibility can be determined within minutes Program Services

● Peer advising (Youth only) ● Career Exploration ● Referrals to supportive services ● Job referrals and placement ● Workshops ● Referral to training

http://www.caljobs.ca.gov/

Employment Development Department (EDD) Workforce Services (WS)


● Varies by individuals needs Follow Up Services

● Varies by program Contact for Staff and/or Clients Name: EDD Staff Phone: (559) 713-5150 Email: N/A

Office Hours and Location Employment Connection – American Job Centers of California

4025 W Noble Ave Suite B Visalia CA 93277

1063 W Henderson Porterville CA 93257

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

PARTNER REFERRAL GUIDELINES Health and Human Services Agency-TulareWORKs

The TulareWORKs Division provides essential resources and services to children and families experiencing financial hardship, life crises, or barriers to employment. Additionally, TulareWORKs partners with community organizations in an effort to minimize employment barriers, provide job skills training, and facilitate additional support services.

Eligibility

• Varies by program Average Wait Time for Eligibility

• Varies by program Programs and Services Provided

TulareWORKs oversees the administration of these Federal and State Safety Net programs: • CalWORKs (Cash-Aid) • Employment Services (Welfare-to-Work program) • Family Stabilization • Cal-Learn • SSI Advocacy • General assistance – including Cremation Burial • CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) • Medi-Cal Expansion and Affordable Healthcare (Plan options)

Other TulareWORKs Services Include

• Eligibility support and assistance • Case management • Information and referrals to other programs • Monthly benefits to help low income households buy healthy food • Assistance with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability

Income (SSDO) applications and/or appeals • General assistance for individuals facing financial hardships • Cash assistance for eligible families with children • Employment services to assist Welfare to Work participants in achieving self-sufficiency • Family Stabilization assists families with barriers by providing referrals to Mental Health,

Alcohol & Other Drugs, Domestic Abuse and Life Skills Courses • Cal-Learn assists pregnant and teen parents in obtaining their High School Diploma and/or

equivalent (GED) • Child care support for Welfare to Work participants • Family Advocate to assist clients and families with complaints and concerns, along

with clarification and education regarding system policy and procedures Duration of Programs

• Varies

Follow Up Services

• Varies Contact for Clients

Clients may apply at www.MyBenefitsCalWIN.org for CalWORKs, CalFresh, or Medi-Cal Programs.

If clients would like to speak to a County Representative or have questions regarding the services TulareWORKs provides, they may contact our Call Center at 1-800-540-6880, for general questions.


If you would like to apply in person you can visit any of our local offices:

Dinuba District Office 1066 N. Alta Ave Dinuba, CA 96318 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm Closed on Holidays

Lindsay District Office 900 N. Sequoia Lindsay, CA 93247 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm Closed on Holidays

Porterville District Office 1055 W. Henderson Ste. 3 Porterville, CA 93258 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm Closed on Holidays

Tulare District Office 458 E O'Neal Tulare, CA 93274 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm Closed on Holidays

Visalia District Office 1845 N. Dinuba Blvd Visalia, CA 93291 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm Closed on Holidays

For more specific information, WIOA Partners may contact one of the following TulareWORKs Liaison:

Selene Juarez, Self Sufficiency Resource Specialist 559-713-5043

Jaime Zuniga, Self Sufficiency Resource Specialist 559-713-5042

Maribel Brawley, Self Sufficiency Resource Specialist 559-788-1531

Please keep in mind the TulareWORKs Liaisons are contacts for our WIOA Partners and shall not be shared with clients.

http://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/


Porterville Adult School works under the Porterville Unified School District. We serve students over the age of 18 who are looking to build skills needed for graduation, workforce, or life.

Eligibility

● Varies by program Average Wait Time for Eligibility

● Varies by program Program Services

● Academic Counseling ● HiSet Preparation and Testing ● High School Diploma ● Adult Basic Education ● ESL - English as a Second Language (all levels at multiple sites) ● Citizenship ● CTE - Career Technical Education

○ Medical Assistant - State Certified ○ Medical Secretary ○ Certified Nurse Assistant Preparation ○ Administrative Assistant ○ Accounting ○ Food Service Management Certification

● Career Development ● On the Job Training/Externships


● Varies by program Follow Up Services

● Students have access to all services continuously. Contact for Staff and/or Clients Christy Knight 559-782-7030 [email protected]

Office Hours and Location 1414 W Olive Ave

Porterville, CA 93257 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 am to 8:00 pm



Porterville College Career Education Programs at Porterville College are designed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and aptitudes required for their chosen academic and career field of choice. Porterville College has developed course patterns in each degree and certificate program to provide students the necessary occupational skills, academic knowledge, and competency desired by prospective employers. The Job, Entrepreneur, and Career Center at Porterville College is designed to provide free personalized services for students, alumni and community members. Individuals needing assistance choosing majors, exploring careers, starting a business, or developing job searching skills are encouraged to take advantage of these services. Eligibility

• No eligibility restrictions • Some Degrees or Certificates of Achievement may require prerequisites

Average Wait Time for Eligibility • No average wait time for eligibility • After registration typical wait time is the beginning of the semester or start date of class

Program Services • Job Skills Certificates • Certificates of Achievement • Career Education Two-Year Associate Degrees or Associate for Transfer Degrees • For current Porterville College students under special eligibility guidelines:

○ CalWORKs ○ Child Care Services ○ Disability Resource Center ○ EOPs/CARE Program ○ Foster Youth Services ○ Financial Aid Services ○ Mini-Corps ○ Veterans Resources Services

• For all current Porterville College students: o Academic Advising o Counseling Services o JEC Center Services o Library Resources and Services o Student Success and Support o Student Wellness o Transfer Center Services

• And much more! Duration of Programs

• Varies by services provided

Follow Up Services • Follow up provided by each department depending on the needs of the individual


Contact for Staff and/or Clients Name: Job, Entrepreneur, & Career Center Phone: (559) 791-2216 Email: [email protected]

Office Hours and Location 100 E. College Ave Porterville, Ca 93257 Career Technology (CT) 1309 Monday: 7:30a.m – 5:30p.m Tuesday: 9:00a.m – 7:00p.m Wednesday: 7:30a.m – 5:30p.m Thursday: 9:00a.m – 7:00p.m Friday: 8:00a.m – 12:00p.m *With lunch from 12:00p.m – 1:00p.m M-TH ** Hours subject to change based on academic calendar


Porterville Sheltered Workshop (PSW) PSW provides programs to assist people with intellectual, mental, or physical disabilities in effectively dealing with habilitation challenges in the areas of vocational, basic educational, social, independent living and/or recreational needs.

Services are designed to develop or improve basic work skills/behaviors and other individually identified critical life skills, allowing the individual served the opportunity to progress to the fullest potential of which they are capable.

Eligibility

● 18 years of age or older for all Day and Work Programs ● Documented disability meeting Regional Center and/or Department of Rehabilitation

requirements Average Wait Time for Eligibility

● No waiting required Program Services

● Day Program Services; Adult Development, Behavior Modification, Behavior Management, Day Training Activity

● Work Program Services; Work Activity, Supported Employment-Group, Supported Employment-Individual Placement, Employment Development

● Independent Living Program Services; ILP Outreach and Transportation

Duration of Programs ● Indefinite/On-going

Follow Up Services

● On-going job coaching for Supported Employment-Individual Placements for as long as needed

Contact for Staff and/or Clients Name: Nick Brown Phone: (559) 784-1399 ext. 1009 Email: [email protected]

Office Hours and Location Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm PSW Administration 194 W. Poplar Avenue, Porterville CA 93257



Proteus, Inc. Adult & Youth Workforce Services

Eligibility


● This will depend on the program, and time it takes to get all documentation completed and collected.

Program Services

Tulare County ● Welfare to Work for eligible CalWORKS participants in Tulare County ● Dinuba Adult/Dislocated Workers - Workforce Services ● Expanded Subsidized Employment for CalWORKS participants in Tulare County ● Out-of-School Workforce and Education Youth (Exeter Area- Tulare County)

Fresno & Kern County ● CalWORKS: Jobs 2000 (Fresno County) ● Adult/Dislocated/Office Automation/Youth/Farmworker (Kern County) ● Paid Work Experience (Kern County) ● Adult/Dislocated (Fresno County) ● Rural East Youth (Selma- Fresno County)



● Program staff members provide follow-up/case management, depending on need and requirement of the program.


• For information regarding Adult Division Services call 1-888-776-9998

Proteus, Inc. Adult & Youth Workforce Services


• Dinuba Service Center Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 400 W. Tulare St., Ste. C Dinuba, Ca. 93618

• Porterville Service Center Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 54 N. Main St. Ste. 10 Porterville, Ca. 93257

• Visalia Service Center

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 224 NW 3rd Ave., Visalia, Ca. 93277

• Fresno Service Center/J2K Monday- Friday 8am-5pm 1815 Van Ness Ave. Fresno, Ca. 93721

• Reedley One-Stop

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 1680 E. Manning Ave. Reedley, Ca. 93654

• Selma Service Center

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 3706 McCall Avenue, Ste. 116 Selma, Ca. 93662

• Sanger Service Center

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 2570 Jensen Ave. Ste. 108 Sanger, Ca. 93657

• Delano Service Center

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 1816 Cecil Ave. Delano, Ca. 93215


Proteus, Inc. Education Division

Eligibility



Program Services

● ESL Classes ● ABE/GED Classes ● Citizenship Classes ● Forklift Recertification ● Truck Driving Training ● Office Automation Training ● Solar Installation Training ● EERE Training


● Duration will vary depending on program. Follow Up Services



• For information regarding Education Division Services call 1-888-776-9998 Office Hours and Location

• Dinuba Service Center Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 400 W. Tulare St., Ste. C Dinuba, Ca. 93618

Proteus, Inc. Education Division

• Main Campus Monday- Friday 8am-5pm 1440 N. Shirk Road

• Porterville Service Center

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

54 N. Main St. Ste. 10 Porterville, Ca. 93257 • Delano Service Center

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 1816 Cecil Ave. Delano, Ca. 93215


Proteus, Inc. Energy Division

Eligibility



Program Services

Tulare, LA, Kern, Kings, & Fresno Counties • Refrigerator Replacement • Evaporative Cooler/Installment • Window/Wall AC Replacement • Weatherization • Porch Light Replacement • Pool Pump Replacement • Repair/Replace Furnace • Repair/Replace Water Heater

• Repair/Replace Windows & Doors • Weather-stripping & Caulking • Water Heater & Pipe insulation • Attic Insulation • HVAC • Replace Faucet Aerators • Replace Shower Heads • Replace Clothes Washers

Duration of Programs ● Most programs are on a calendar year cycle but vary depending on program.

Follow Up Services



• For information regarding Energy Services call 1-888-776-9998 • http://www.proteusinc.org/


• 1900 N. Dinuba Blvd. Visalia, Ca. 93291 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

● 6983 Ave. 305 Goshen, Ca. 93227 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

• 715 East Ave., L-8 Ste. 103 Lancaster, Ca. 93535 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

http://www.proteusinc.org/


Proteus, Inc. Farmworker Program Services

To provide education, job training, job placement, and other support services to farm working families and other program participants

Eligibility

● Program eligibility varies by specific program requirements. ○ Farmworker or a dependent of Farmworker ○ Dislocated Worker- An individual who has been laid off



Program Services

● Migrant Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Program ○ Scholarship: Occupational training, on-the-job training ○ Support services, rental/utility assistance ○ Individual career counseling ○ Job search and placement assistance

● Temporary Housing Assistance ● Health and Safety Training


● Varies by on program. Follow Up Services

● Staff members provide follow-up/case management, depending on need and program. Contact for Staff and/or Clients

• For information regarding Farmworker Division Services call 1-888-776-9998 Office Hours and Location

Monday-Friday, 8a.m. to 5 p.m.

Proteus, Inc. Farmworker Program Services

Dinuba Service Center Porterville Service Center 400 W. Tulare St. 54 N. Main St. Ste. 1 Dinuba, CA 93618 Porterville, CA. 93257

Visalia Service Center 224 NW 3rd Ave., Visalia, CA. 93277

Kings, Fresno & Kern Counties

Hanford Service Center Selma Service Center 216 W. 7th Street, 3706 McCall Avenue Ste. 116 Hanford, Ca. 93230 Selma CA 93662

Sanger Service Center Kerman Service Center 2570 Jensen Ave. Ste. 108 437 S. Madera Ave. Sanger, CA. 93657 Kerman CA 93630

Fresno Farmworker Office Mariposa Meadows 2555 S. Elm 1011 W. Atchinson Ave. Fresno, Ca. 93706 Fresno, CA 93706

Parlier Migrant Childcare Center Delano Service Center 8800 S. Academy Ave. 1816 Cecil Ave. Parlier, CA 93648 Delano, CA 93215

PARTNER REFERRAL GUIDELINES Sequoias Adult Education Consortium

The goal of the Consortium is to better provide adults with education in the following program areas:

• Elementary and secondary basic skills, including classes required for a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate

• Classes and courses for immigrants eligible for education services in citizenship and English as a second language and workforce preparation classes in basic skills

• Education programs for adults with disabilities • Short-term career technical education programs with high employment potential • Programs for pre-apprentices

The mission of Sequoia Adult Education Consortium is to facilitate the alignment and collaboration of Adult Education in the Region. Sequoias Adult Education Consortium is an efficient, coordinated regional system that bridges gaps, provides seamless student transitions, and utilizes all of the assets of our area to meet the needs of both our workforce and industry by providing accessible, responsive training administered by a well-trained team of personnel (including faculty, teachers, and support staff) while also providing supports to adult learners and opportunities to accelerate students toward their education and career goals.

Eligibility

● Adults must be at least 18 years of age or older Average Wait Time for Eligibility

● No wait time Program Services SAEC Navigators are available to work with adults who want to:

● Enroll in English as a Second Language and/or Citizenship classes (tuition free) ● Enroll in low-cost, short-term certificate programs with high employment potential ● Earn a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (tuition free) ● Earn a college degree ● Learn about available career training programs ● Connect to supportive services


● Until student has met their goal Follow Up Services

● Case by case.

Navigators are usually available M – F, 8:00 am – 5:00pm

Carmen Becerra (559) 563-3072 [email protected] Covers: Alpaugh, Corcoran, Hanford

Maribel Delgado (559) 280-8317 [email protected] Covers: Cutler-Orosi, Woodlake

Chrissy Walter (559) 303-3390 [email protected] Covers: Exeter, Farmersville, Visalia

Barbara Marshall, Secretary Visalia Learning Center 630 S. Atwood, Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 730-7347 [email protected]

http://sequoiasadulted.com/





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PARTNER REFERRAL GUIDELINES Tulare Adult School Tulare Adult School (TAS) is a comprehensive adult school that offers a variety of educational and career technical e4ducational programs to meet the learning needs of adult learners in the Tulare Joint Union High School District and the neighboring communities.

Eligibility

● Students must be 18 years of age or older. ● Program eligibility varies by specific program requirements.


● Students are approved to start program after they have met with the TAS counselor, completed orientation, and have completed the CASAS Appraisal and Pre Test.

Program Services

● Academic Counseling ● Adult Basic Education (ABE) ● Citizenship Preparation ● English as a Second Language (ESL) ● General Educational Development (GED) in English and Spanish ● High School Diploma (HSD) ● Career Technical Education (CTE):

○ Combination Welding ○ Culinary Arts ○ Medical Assisting ○ Nurse Assistant ○ Office Occupations ○ Phlebotomy ○ Pre-requisites for Vocational Nursing Program: Anatomy & Physiology, Medical

Math, Medical Terminology, and Nutrition, ○ Vocational Nursing

● Sequoias Adult Education Consortium (SAEC) Navigator-Career and College Services ● School Psychologist


● Duration will vary depending on program. Follow Up Services

● Program staff members provide follow-up services depending on need and requirement of the program.

Contact for Staff and/or Clients Rosa Vargas Counselor 559-686-0225

Office Hours and Location Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Main Campus: 575 W. Maple Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274 Pixley Campus: 1690 E. Court, Pixley, CA 93256

PARTNER REFERRAL GUIDELINES A Ticket To Success (Tulare County Office of Education)

A Ticket to Success operating under Tulare County Office of Education, contracted with Social Security Administration in 2003 to serve as an approved Ticket To Work “Employment Network” providing job services to individuals with disabilities.

To learn more about A Ticket to Work, visit: ● Our web site at http://www.tcoe.org/TicketToWork ● Visit Social Security Administrations Ticket to Work web site at http://choseworkttw.net/findhelp/.

Select option 2 (start you direct search) then enter your zip code Eligibility

• Receiving SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)

• Between 18-64 years old • Desire to work and become financially independent.


• No waiting. Eligibility can be determined within minutes Program Services

• Career guidance and exploration • Assistance with resume, cover letter, application & interview practice • Benefit planning and work incentive guidance by our Certified Community Partner Work

Incentive Counselors • Provide job leads and job fair announcements related to employment goals • Assistance with reporting earnings to SSA monthly • Long term follow-up and advocacy with SSA • Community resource guidance • Job services available anywhere in the United States • Assistance with Schedule A hiring process for federal jobs • Re-employment assistance when there is a job loss or reduction of hours • Guidance on career advancement opportunities


• Based on Individuals progress. It can range from 4 to 7 years once employed.

http://www.tcoe.org/TicketToWork

http://choseworkttw.net/findhelp/

A Ticket To Success (Tulare County Office of Education) Follow Up Services (On-Going)

• Wage reporting to SSA • Tracking • Re-employment assistance if you lose your job • Guidance with SSA’s Work Incentives • Career Advancement Guidance • Continued Resource Guidance if job accommodations are needed • Long term follow-up and support

Contact for Staff and Clients Name: Linda Patino Phone: (559) -730-2737 Email: [email protected]


Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

• Visalia Main Office: 626 N Akers Room 1, Visalia CA 93291 (559) 730-2737

• Visalia Employment Connection, 4025 W Noble Ave Suite B, Visalia, CA 93277

Contact: Joe Garza (559)713-5164

• Fresno Workforce Connection, 3302 N Blackstone Ave #221, Fresno CA 93726

Contact: Rebeca DeLeon (559)230-4012



Visalia Adult School Visalia Adult School serves the communities of Visalia, Ivanhoe, Goshen, Farmersville, and Exeter and adheres to the mission and vision of Visalia Unified School District. Our mission is to educate adults and create futures. All students will achieve learning gains, use technology effectively, and demonstrate persistence. Visalia Adult School is a community where every adult leads a life of self-reliance and dignity. Eligibility

● Visalia Adult School serves students 18 years old or older. ● Program eligibility varies by specific program requirements.


● Students may enroll and register Mondays through Fridays.

Program Services ● Academic Counseling ● High School Diploma ● High School Equivalency, GED ● Spanish GED ● English Second Language, ESL ● Citizenship Prep ● Vocational Nurse, VN ● Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA ● Medical Assistant, MA ● Medical Billing and Coding ● Medical Terminology ● Office Skills ● Microsoft Office System ● Excel ● Google Suite ● Welding ● Adult Transition Program ● Jail Program – ESL, GED, AD/DC ● Sequoias Adult Education Consortium, SAEC, Navigator ● Career and College Services ● School Psychologist

Duration of Programs Follow Up Services

• 9 week to 13 month programs Progress check after 70-100 hours of instruction Contact for Staff and/or Clients

• Referrals may be made to Karla Cortez, Visalia Adult School Student Services, at [email protected]

• Clients may contact Visalia Adult School Student Services at 559-730-7646. Office Hours and Location Visalia Adult School 3110 E Houston Ave Visalia, CA 93292 Mondays and Fridays 7:30 am-4:30pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7:30 am – 8:00 pm


Partner Guide · business, job searching strategies, job development workshops, resume and cover letter assistance and more. Other specialized services on our campus include the Veterans

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