ACT Career Services 2207 Burlington, Suites C & D, Columbia, MO 65202(573) 474-9446 agency@actservices.org http://www.actservices.org/services/act-career-services Hours: Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Service hours vary, as all services are designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses. Services: Career planning, job preparation/pre-vocational training, job search and placement, job supports (training, retention, negotiation of accommodations), advocacy, ongoing consultation, career progression, benefit planning, and transition services. Eligibility: Fee sponsorship from Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Boone County Family Resources, Central Missouri Regional Office, or Rehabilitation Services for the Blind. Fees: Funded through state and federal sources listed above. Boone County Family Resources 1209 East Walnut, Columbia, MO 65201 (573)874-1995 (573)443-2864 Hours: 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday Services: Supported living residential programs, life skills training, early intervention services, family and community living support services, and case management/service coordination. Services: Employment and life skills training, early intervention services, family and community living support services, case management/service coordination and supported living residential programs. Eligibility: Boone County residents with a developmental disability: mental or physical impairment (excludes mental illness) ; occurred before age 22; results in major difficulties with either: walking ,talking, self care, self-direction-learning, living independently; or getting and keeping a job; is lifelong or of extended duration; requires individualized and coordinated services and assistance Fees: Sliding scale Career Awareness Related Experience (CARE Program) Armory Sports Center 701 East Ash Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-6300 Tonia.Turner@CoMo.gov https://www.como.gov/parksandrec/programs-registration/c-r-e-career-awareness-related-experience/ The CARE program’s goal is for Columbia’s youth to be ready to enter the workforce and become productive, self-sufficient citizens. Since 1982, the CARE program has provided comprehensive services for Columbia’s at-risk youth that include: • job readiness training • paid real-world hands-on work experience • mentoring • soft skill development • career exploration CARE offers an eight-week program in which approximately 150 14- to 20-year-old trainees are hired at $9.00 per hour to work up to 20 hours per week at a variety of local work sites. While summer program trainees’ input is utilized, they do not directly choose their work site. Summer program applications are available October 1 through February 28; however, applicants are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to apply online as early as possible. To apply, visit: https://www.gocomojobs.com/postings/search (search for CARE Summer Trainee). Workshop Wednesdays are the CARE program's free drop-in employment classes for 6th through 12th grade students on most Wednesdays in October, November, December, and January. CARE staff and volunteers are available from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on these Wednesdays to provide individualized and small group assistance with: • Making your own resume • Making your own cover letter • Learning how to get letters of recommendation • Practice interviewing • Applying online for a summer CARE trainee position Central Missouri Community Action- Foster Grandparents Program 807 North Providence, Columbia MO 65203 573-443-8706 ext 1131 Eligibility: Men and women, 55 years of age and over. Retired, no longer in the work force. Capable to serve assigned children on a personal and regular basis. Physically able, as determined by a required physical examination, prior to the assignment and annually thereafter. Willing to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours a week. Willing to accept supervision as needed. Stipend provided. Columbia Area Career Center 4203. S. Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65203 573-214-3803 Fax: 573-214-3811 Services: Online training programs including Professional Medical Coding & Billing (online); Medical Transcription Editor (online); Medical Administrative Assistant (online); Pharmacy Technician (online); Computer, desktop publishing, business-related and other personal enrichment training. Job Corps 800-733- JOBS (5627) Seeks income-eligible young people ages 16-24 train for a successful career and advance their education. Fee: no cost. Job Point (serving Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Randolph Counties) 400 Wilkes Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201 573-474-8560 Hours: 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday Services: Career planning and readiness training; skills training in health related occupations (Certified Nursing Assistant), office technology, and construction trades (carpentry, highway/heavy, heating, ventilation and air conditioning); job placement and support; supported employment; YouthBuild program; development of affordable housing.Jobs For Felons in Columbia, Missouri http://jobsforfelonsonline.com/jobs-in-columbia-missouri/MERS Goodwill Industries 601 Business Loop 70, Suite 214B, Columbia, MO 65203 573-355-8262 https://mersgoodwill.org/Services: Job readiness training, job search assistance, career exploration assessment, family development advocates, financial assistance for approved career and technical training programs, on the job training, supplies for job searching and job retention, clothes closet. Eligibility: Families on TANF Missouri Job Center 800 Cherry St., Columbia, MO 65201 573-441-6361 Hours: 8:00-5:00 (M-F) columbia@ded.mo.govServices: Job placement assistance, employer services, resume preparation, Unemployment Insurance filing information, Missouri reentry process, Employment Services for Veterans Fee: No charge Eligibility: At least 14 years of age and legally able to work in the United States. Veterans should ask for the Veteran Representative. Missouri State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 900 W. Nifong, Suite 210, Columbia, MO 65203-4467573-441-6327; Toll Free: 1-877-222-8961; Fax: 573-884-5250 Send Contact Questions to: Louis Gatewood, District Supervisor If you want to work but have a disability that keeps you from finding, keeping or advancing in a job, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) may be able to help you. VR specializes in employment and training services that can assist you in becoming employed. Services: Vocational rehabilitation services, guidance, evaluation, job training and placement, assistance with accommodations, other services as needed for a positive employment outcome Fee: Free Eligibility: Physical or mental impediment/disability which makes it difficult to obtain employment Missouri Women's Business Center 500 E. Walnut, Ste. 103, Columbia, MO 65201 573-818-2980 http://mowbc.org/Professional Development Aid 573-874-6379 Jay.Bradley@como.govNeed help creating or editing your resume? Want to practice interviewing for a job? Maybe you just want to learn how to tie a tie. Professional Development Aid can help with all the basics of finding and obtaining employment. This program is completely free, but by appointment only. Contact 573-874-6379, or email Jay.Bradley@como.gov to set up an appointment. S.E.R. National 3610 Buttonwood #200, Columbia, MO 65201 573-886-8988 Fax: 573-886-8985 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Fees: None Eligibility: Age 55 and older; specific income guidelines Services: Offers training, employment, and community service opportunities for mature workers. Helps mature individuals enter the workforce, secure more challenging positions, move into new career areas, or supplement their income S.E.R. offers employment training services through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) to low-income older workers in 102 counties in Missouri. S.E.R. partners with local 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit agencies in each of the counties we serve as training sites for participants. S.E.R. also actively collaborate with local and public employers to create permanent employment opportunities for older workers who want to re-enter the workforce. Skill Up Program SNAP recipients contact: CMCA Family Resource Center 800 N. Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203 Mia Ponder (573) 443-1100 ext.1052 Mon-Fri 8-5 TANF recipients contact: MERS Goodwill 101 N. 4th St., Columbia, MO 65201 573-607-9798 Food Stamp Program / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/food-stamp-program Offered in partnership with the MO Department of Social Services, SkillUp helps SNAP and TANF recipients obtain skills, training, education, and employer connections that lead to employment and on-the-job success. Welcome Home Inc. (Veterans) 2120 Bus. Loop 70E, Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 443-8001 Resident's phone (573) 449-9041 Fax: (573) 449-5080 Hours: Office: 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (M-F)- Hours vary depending on the director’s schedule Services: Food, shelter, case management, Rapid Rehousing, VETS work employment services, transitional housing, crisis intervention and emergency assistance. Eligibility: Any homeless veteran may apply Fee: none Youth Empowerment Zone 1002 Fay St., Columbia, MO 65201 573-256-1896 yezemail@gmail.comwww.yezweb.org/ Services: Job Readiness training (JRT), Mentored Employment, Anger Management, Personal Finance and Budgeting, Parenting Skills, Fatherhood Program, Case Management, Inspiring Academy Early Childcare Center Fee: None Eligibility: Inspiring Academy: 5 – 12 years old; all other programs 13 – 35 years old Intake Procedures: By appointment requested, walk-ins welcomed Required Documentation for Services: Program application Geographic Area Served: Boone County Job Posting Websites: Job Postings Accepting Felons: |
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