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The Business Center offers
programs directly to individuals. These
services can act as a helpful refresher course to
anyone conducting a job search, whether they are
recently out of the workforce or have been for many
years and need guidance on reentry. Services
include:
- General training
- Worksite counseling
- Workplace literacy
- Computer training
- Job matching services
Fee for service may apply to workplace literacy and
computer training. Please call for details.
For more information call 401-732-4666 ext.120 or
e-mail
Jealy@westbaycap.org.
Office operates weekdays from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
The Westbay
Adult Academy
provides GED,
pre GED, and English-for-Speakers-of-Other-Languages
(ESOL) instruction. Qualified teachers prepare
students for the GED exams in a supportive classroom
setting.
For more information call 401-732-4666 ext.
130 or e-mail
bbeach@westbaycap.org.
The
Supportive/Transitional Work Program
moves individuals from welfare to work. Participants
are referred from the Department of Human Services
Family Independence Program (FIP). Clients are
assessed for strengths and deficits in
employability, receive appropriate pre-employment
skills training, and are placed either in temporary
community service positions or in full time jobs.
Each client works closely with the division’s case
manager and job placement specialist. Eligibility
guidelines may apply.
For more information call
401-732-4666 x 120 or e-mail
jealy@westbaycap.org
Community Employment
Program: Westbay is contracted to the Office of
Rehabilitative Services (ORS) to assess, train, and
place ORS clients and potential clients in
appropriate jobs.
For more information call
401-732-4666 ext. 120 or e-mail
JEaly@westbaycap.org.
The Working Wardrobe
Clothing Collaborative
provides appropriate attire at no charge to
low-income individuals entering the workforce.
Clothing is available for men and women. Working
Wardrobe is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4:00
PM.
For more information call 401-732-6334. |
