Santacruz Connect http://santacruzconnect.org connecting the entire Santa Cruz... Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:08:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 New Welcome http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/new-welcome http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/new-welcome#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:08:24 +0000 Admin http://santacruzconnect.org/?p=106 Community Services!

Summer Youth Academy prepares youth for possibiities of employment in tourism industry
An innovative hospitality training was conducted this summer in Santa Cruz County and has created a wave of young employees prepared to break into the job market.
Santa Cruz County Workforce Development and the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute have partnered to get their Summer Youth

]]> http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/new-welcome/feed 0 Partners http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/partners http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/partners#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:07:22 +0000 Admin http://santacruzconnect.org/?p=102 Contents

]]> http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/partners/feed 0 Workforce Investment Act http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/workforce-investment-act http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/workforce-investment-act#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:03:03 +0000 Admin http://santacruzconnect.org/?p=97 Youth Services

The WIA Title I Youth Program enhances the basic educational skills of youth; to encourage school comletion or enrollment in supplementary or alternative school programs; to provide youth with exposure to the world of work; and to enhance citizenship and leadership skills. Individuals must be ages 14-21 and meet necessary eligibility requirements.

  • Santa Cruz Youth Connect The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 established the Youth Council to serve as a subcommittee of the Workforce Investment Board.  Under the Act, the Youth Council provides a unique opportunity for a local community to create, through a common vision, a system of activities and services, such as Youth Connect, that will enable youth to succeed both in school and in the workplace, thus making them leaders in their community.

]]> http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/workforce-investment-act/feed 0 Programs http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/programs http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/programs#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:57:27 +0000 Admin http://santacruzconnect.org/?p=84 Santa Cruz County Workforce Development (SCCWD) is committed to improving the quality of life of county youth, adults, and families.  Funding provided by Federal, State and local grant programs enables SCCWD to provide increased training, education, and employment opportunities for all eligible county residents.  Programs currently being operated at the SCCWD offices include:

]]> http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/programs/feed 0 Contact Us http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/contact-us http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/contact-us#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:38:01 +0000 Admin http://santacruzconnect.org/?p=36 Santa Cruz One Stop

2935 N. Grand Ave.
Nogales, Arizona 85621
Phone: (520) 375-7670
Fax: (520) 281-1166

 

Department of Economic Security

Department of Economic Security
Employment Security Admin.
480 N. Grand Ave.
Nogales, Arizona 85621
Phone: (520) 287-4641
Fax: (520) 287-6406

 

Nogales One Stop

Historic 1904 Courthouse
21 E. Court St.
Nogales, Arizona 85621
Phone: (520) 287-0111
Fax: (520) 287-0704

]]> http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/contact-us/feed 0 About Us http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/about-us http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/about-us#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:45:37 +0000 Admin http://santacruzconnect.org/?p=12 The goal of Santa Cruz County Workforce Development is to remove barriers to employment for Santa Cruz County residents. We guide qualifying clients through the process of preparing for, seeking and attaining employment.

Santa Cruz Workforce Connection

The Santa Cruz Workforce Connection consists of three One Stop centers, two of which are operated by Santa Cruz County Workforce Development. The Nogales One Stop is located at the Historic 1904 Courthouse in downtown Nogales and the Santa Cruz One Stop lies on the north side of Nogales – both operated by Santa Cruz County Workforce Development. Arizona Department of Economic Security hosts another One Stop in the center of town.

The One Stop system pulls together a number of partners, resources and funding streams to provide seamless and individualized service to each of our clients.

Service Delivery

Core Services are available to everyone at no charge – it’s as easy as stopping by one of the One-Stop centers. (For specific contact information, click on the side navigation bar to the left on this page) Core services include internet access and computer use; access to typewriters, newspapers, copy and fax machines; and assistance in preparing resumes, filling out financial aid forms, among other services.

For all the following services, clients must meet certain eligibility requirements:

Staff-Assisted Services include career counseling, registration for selective service, enrollment in workshops that will prepare you for getting a job and deliver of computer application classes.

Intensive services require a large effort on behalf of the staff and from the client. They include case management, and career planning and counseling.

Training may be provided in order to help clients improve their employment opportunities through occupational and classroom skills training, GED courses or post secondary education.

We are a branch of the Santa Cruz County government, but operate through a number of federal and state funding streams.

Funding

Through the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 we are able to:

  • assist adults ages 18 and older in preparing them for advancement in the labor force.
  • help dislocated workers (individuals who have been laid off, have exhausted unemployment benefits or have switched industry of employment, displaced homemakers and those who were self employed) in obtaining gainful employment.
  • enhance the employability and educational opportunities of youth ages 14 to 21.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Welfare-to-Work funds facilitate job placement for welfare recipients and non-custodial parents in order to encourage self-sufficiency.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Projects With Industry grant provides for service to individuals with a wide range of disabilities ages 16 and older. (For more information click on the “Programs” icon in the top navigation bar on this page)

The U.S. Department of Education’s Cultural Partnerships grant, provided in partnership with Santa Cruz County Schools Offices, delivers state standards-based arts education in order augment youths’ marketable skills. It is currently administered in four local schools: Wade Carpenter Middle School, Mexicayotl Academy, Kino Academy and Santa Cruz Alternative High School. (For more information click on the “Programs” icon in the top navigation bar on this page)

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Santa Cruz County Workforce Development is requesting employment information for individuals served and placed through our programs.  Obtaining current and accurate information will enable program staff to continue to provide quality services to our clients. Please click here to complete the required form.

]]> http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/forms/feed 0 Community Network Teams http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/community-network-teams http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/community-network-teams#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:39:28 +0000 Admin http://santacruzconnect.org/?p=74 Contents

What are Community Network Teams?

What are Community Network Teams?In July 2004, Governor Janet Napolitano instructed DES to create Community Network Teams (CNT) throughout the state.  These teams were asked to submit a written plan to the DES Director identifying existing services, resources and family supports within their communities (including all gaps in services) and describing how the community proposes to deliver more services and better support for children and families, including the protocols for the sharing of information.

Santa Cruz County responded to the Governor’s request by submitting their Five-Year Strategic Plan developed for the countywide “Seeds of Change” community action project.  This plan was developed utilizing a two-pronged approach:

(1)     Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Principles:  to develop a plan to increase the well-being of community residents, children and families, in Santa Cruz County.  Central tenet of the ABCD approach is to recognize and build on strengths, weaknesses, assets and resources of local residents, community organizations and agencies, and local government units; and

(2)     USDOL’s Community Audit Project:  Developed by Secretary Alexis M. Herman in 1999, community audits are envisioned as a means by which key local stakeholders can better understand business and labor force trends and, on that basis, develop informed strategies to respond to worker and business needs.

How to Update and Submit CNT InformationWe’ve provided an easy online approach to updating your agency’s information to Santa Cruz County’s Community Network Team Project.  When you submit this information it will be recorded in Santa Cruz County’s CNT online database.  This database will be available online in early November 2004 (check for updates).  Your participation in the review will ensure an accurate reflection for updated findings and recommendations.   This updated document will be forwarded to the Governor’s office and will be disseminated to members of the Community Network Team.  Please follow the instructions below for submitting information.  Should you have any questions or comments please contact Liz Collier, Chair – Seeds of Change Prevention, Intervention, Treatment subcommittee at:  (520) 761-1840 or email at:  uwscc@theriver.com

To submit your information online, click on the appropriate selection below, complete and submit the form.

Accessing Online Forms

Click on the appropriate form above to enter and/or update information to the Community Network Team Progect.

]]> http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/community-network-teams/feed 0 SC Youth Connect http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/sc-youth-connect http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/sc-youth-connect#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:03:05 +0000 Admin http://santacruzconnect.org/?p=100 Youth Council Discussion Page

Click here to enter discussion page for SC Youth Council

]]> http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/sc-youth-connect/feed 0 Helpful Links http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/helpful-links http://santacruzconnect.org/goto/helpful-links#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:49:30 +0000 Admin http://santacruzconnect.org/?p=81 The DES Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) is commited to helping children receive the support they are due. Please click here for more information.

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office represents the state in a wide array of legal areas. For example, the Child and Family Protection Division provides legal advice and representation to the Department of Economic Security (DES) in child support actions, in addition to many other legal matters. Please click here for more information.

Arizona Heat: A comprehensive look at Workforce Investment (WIA) eligible training providers, as well as an overview of the entire WIA system.

Career One Stop: Career service locator, large job bank, career tools and information, and information specific to jobseekers, employers, students and workforce/human resources professionals.

Arizona Workforce Connection: Information for employers, training providers, youth and individuals seeking employment or additional educational opportunities in Arizona.

Arizona Department of Commerce: Information on Workforce Development, workforce policy, tax credits and apprenticeships.

Workforce Development Administration: Information on the Arizona Workforce Connection including annual reports, One-Stop locations and acronym glossary.

Workforce ATM: Headlining news as pertaining to the WIA, explanation of the WIA system, market information and legislative news

Department of Labor: Headlining news; information on the workforce community including reauthorization including reports, performance measures, and the faith-based initiative; grant opportunities; sites for job seekers and youth.

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