DACC Catalog 2013-2014

Catalog - Vermilion County Job Training Partnership

The Workforce Investment Act (Public Law 105-220) of 1998 is federal legislation authorizing federally funded workforce investment programs and services. The Act prepares eligible youth and adults in Vermilion County for entry into the labor force. Workforce investment programs and services have been developed to meet the needs of area business and industry.

In Vermilion County, the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) will be administered by the Job Training Partnership (JTP). Danville Area Community College was selected by the Vermilion County Board and the local Workforce Investment Board to be the grant recipient and the administrative agency for all WIA programs in Vermilion County, Illinois. DACC has expanded its mission to include the training, retraining, and job placement of eligible individuals in the county. A primary goal of the college in implementing the workforce investment program is to strengthen area economic development efforts. The training resources in the county have been coordinated under the Act to identify and prepare Vermilion County residents for local jobs.

Job Training Programs

The Vermilion County Job Training Partnership provides a variety of job training programs and services. The following kinds of training and services are provided by the Partnership.

Basic Education

Basic education and high school equivalency training (GED) classes at DACC and at community sites, are designed and scheduled specifically for WIA eligible clients. These classes are the initial component in job training for participants who do not have a high school diploma. Basic skills training ensures that individuals are better prepared for success in further training and competition in the job market.

Vocational Skills Training

Classroom skills training programs prepare individuals for specific in-demand occupations such as nursing (certified nurse assistant, LPN, and RN), medical technician, electronics, secretarial, accounting, radiology, maintenance, marketing, manufacturing engineering, and automotive technology.

Training programs may be vary in length. Short term, high-intensity skill training programs are provided by the College and JTP subcontracting agencies. Certificate and degree programs are available to JTP clients at DACC and other institutions.

On-the-Job Training

This training option provides skills training, retraining, work experience and job placement for JTP clients through contractual agreement with local business and industry. This is a hire-first, on-site training program for which the employer is reimbursed 50% of the employee wages during the training period. Upon successful completion of the training, the JTP worker could be retained by the employer in a permanent, unsubsidized job.

Youth Training

The Partnership operates several special training programs for youth ages 14-21. JTP contracts with youth-serving agencies to provide pre-employment skills training prior to the youths being placed in work experience, limited internships, or employment with local employers.

Support Services

Financial assistance is available based on need, to defray travel, child care, and related costs incurred during training.

Customized Training

JTP, in cooperation with the Corporate and Community Education Office, and other training agencies, designs customized training programs for local business and industry. This training can be done on-site or in a campus classroom.

Client Services

JTP assesses potential clients to assist in prescreening for training and job placement. Job readiness training, on-going job counseling, and follow-up are also provided to enhance employment retention.

Dislocated Worker Program/Rapid Response Unit

JTP Dislocated Worker Program assists workers who have been laid-off or dislocated from their jobs due to a reduction in force or plant closures. JTP assists these individuals in shaping their futures by improving existing skills or re-training for new careers. Trained professionals help participants establish career goals by matching individual interests and abilities to occupations in demand.

The Rapid Response Unit of the JTP works in conjunction with the Job Training Division, Illinois Department of Employment Security to insure that pre-layoff services are delivered to dislocated workers in a timely and effective manner. The Unit can be ready to respond to a potential dislocation event within a matter of days, and provides valuable information concerning programs and assistance available to dislocated workers.

Workforce Development Center

The WorkForce Development Center (WDC) is a consolidated effort to provide a variety of employment-related services under one roof. Job Training Partnership, Department of Employment Security, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Older Workers Programs and several others have representatives located at the Center at 407 N. Franklin St. in Danville, 217/442-3044.

Employers will find a full complement of services from assistance in locating one employee with specific skills or help with a mass hiring, to resources for employee training. Applicants will be able to get help preparing a resume, locating specialized job training, and receiving career counseling.

The WDC is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. It is closed on major holidays.

For further information please call the Job Training Partnership office at the WDC, 442-3044.