WorkSource DeKalb
MISSION
WorkSource DeKalb’s mission through strategic planning and preparation is to bridge the gap between Education, Employment and Economic Development, known as our E3 business strategy. This recognized concept of strategic alignment is to impress upon both businesses and job seekers the cyclical nature of economic development as it relates to workforce development.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Homeless
- Immigrants
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with a criminal record (not previously incarcerated)
- Individuals with disabilities
- Individuals without a high school diploma or GED
- Low-income individuals
- Mature workers (over 55 years old)
- Military veterans
- Public housing residents
- Refugees
- Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
- Unemployed individuals
- Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce
Youth Population
- Basic skills deficient
- Below grade level
- Disabled, including learning disabilities
- Homeless or runaway
- Juvenile offender
- Needs assistance to gain employment
- Pregnant or parenting
- School dropout
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- DeKalb County
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Pre-placement assessment
- Employment readiness counseling
- Resume development
- Job search coaching
- Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
- Placing participants in job shadowing opportunities
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Employment screening
- Varied job search and placement services
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Internships and co-ops
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Job performance coaching
- Post-placement follow-up
- Mentoring
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Transportation assistance
- Case management
- Varied supportive services
- Adult literacy and basic education
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Collaborating with others
- Conflict management
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Planning / organizational skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Customer service
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training
- Personal branding
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- Legal Occupations
- Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians
- Protective Service Occupations
- Grounds Maintenance Workers
- Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Production Occupations
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations