Nobis Works – Owens & Minor
MISSION
Nobis Works seeks to develop and provide job training, employment and vocational support for youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Serving businesses throughout Metro Atlanta and 16 states, Nobis Works helps individuals with all types of disabilities to enter or return to employment, and to enjoy productive and independent lifestyles while contributing to the greater business community.
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
- School dropout
Languages Supported
- English
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
- 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
- Tax education
- Mentoring
Supportive Services
- Case management
- Varied supportive services
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Collaborating with others
- Conflict management
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Personal hygiene
- Planning / organizational skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Customer service
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Diet and nutrition
- Varied soft skills training
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Grounds Maintenance Workers
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Production Occupations