Job Center Services

In today’s competitive job market, individuals from low-income and underserved communities often face significant challenges in securing employment that provides a livable wage. Our center serves approximately 2000 clients each year. Funded by SETA, our team offers wrap-around, client-centered, and culturally responsive services to adult and youth that focus on:

Services

Job Readiness Services

Our dedicated team provides personalized career coaching, professional job search assistance, resume development, and interview preparation to help individuals build confidence and achieve their employment goals. Through hands-on support and engaging workshops, we equip job seekers with the skills, tools, and resources needed to successfully navigate today’s workforce and secure meaningful employment.

Job Placement and On-the-Job Training (OJT)

We empower individuals who have been out of the workforce for an extended period by enrolling them in a subsidized training initiative. The program not only enhances participants’ skills and readiness but also offers attractive incentives for employers to hire them upon successful completion of the program, fostering long-term career opportunities.

Employer Partnership Opportunity

By partnering with ARI, employers gain access to talented individuals while benefiting from an On-the-Job Training (OJT) contract. This partnership provides a significant incentive, reimbursing 50% of wages for up to 240 hours of training, making it a win-win opportunity to build a skilled and dedicated workforce.

Individual Training Account

We have financial assistance for approved training programs, enabling job seeker to pursue valuable learning opportunities that enhance their skills, boost career prospects, and pave the way for a brighter future.

High Road Training Partnership (HRTP)

This program is designed for the residents of Aggie Square and the surrounding communities, offering comprehensive support -case management, job readiness services, skills training, work-based learning experiences, job placement assistance, and financial support.

Paid Work Experience for Youth

We provide out-of-school youth and high school graduates aged 18-24 with paid work experience, personalized mentoring, employment training, comprehensive support services, and financial assistance for training or post-secondary education, empowering them to build successful and fulfilling careers.

Regional Equity and Recovery Partnerships (RERP)

This specialized program empowers residents of Aggie Square and nearby communities by connecting job seekers to career pathway programs at the Los Rios Community Colleges in information technology and business/professional skills, leading to entry-level and middle-skill employment opportunities, supported by personalized case management and financial assistance.

Prison to Employment

This program is committed to empowering justice-involved individuals by equipping them with the tools, resources, and opportunities necessary to successfully reenter the workforce.

One-on-one Computer Classes

Our center is equipped with a fully resourced computer lab designed to support digital learning. Once a week, we dedicate time to provide one-on-one computer sessions, empowering job seekers to build essential skills and gain confidence in navigating technology. Certificates are available.

Typing Test

The center helps job seekers seeking state and county job opportunities by offering access to typing proficiency tests to demonstrate their skills and advance their careers in public service.

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