2. Central Texas Workforce Area Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam Mills, and San Saba Counties Fort Hood

3. What is TALENT? A partnership with area employers and community leaders to get individuals into the local job market. Services include employment assistance to military spouses and veteran’s who were separated from employment due to a lay off or relocation to Ft. Hood.

4. What Services Are Provided? Job Search Assistance  Individual Employment Planning  Job Matching Assistance  Resume Support  Labor Market and Prevailing Wage Information  Career Exploration  Job Search Tools (Copier, Fax, Printer, Internet Access)  Skills Assessment

5. Interactive Workshops  Setting Goals and Planning for Success  Refining Your Job Searching  Improving and Targeting Your Resume  Preparing for an Interview  Improving Communication Skills  Building and Maintaining Self-Confidence During Job Search What Services Are Provided?

6. Training Assistance  Information on Local Colleges  Individual Assessment  Vocational training  Short-term technical training

7. What Services Are Provided? Support Services – assistance provided during job search, training, and employment. Includes:  Childcare  Transportation  Work Related Expenses including testing and certification fees

8. Computer Labs  Create and Review Resumes and Cover Letters  View Online Job Postings  Research Companies Staff Available for One-on-One Consultation Additional Resources

9. Eligibility 18 years of age or older and Military Spouse Who Left Employment to Move to Fort Hood or A Dislocated Worker including a non-retiring veteran who is anything but dishonorably discharged. (A dislocated worker is one who was separated from employment due to a lay off or business closure)

10. Required Documentation Military Spouses  Copy of Military Dependent Identification Card  Copy of Military Sponsor’s Orders to Fort Hood Dislocated Worker (laid off from a job) – Proof of Dislocation and Social Security Card and Birth Certificate or Permanent Resident Documentation Proof of last employment with employer contact name and phone or last pay stub with that information

11. What to Expect Friendly, well-trained staff to help you get connected to local jobs Special attention to your individual needs Resources to ensure success in your career choice Networking opportunities Support from businesses and community members

12. Contact Information Questions and Further Information Workforce Solutions of Central Texas 300 Cheyenne Killeen, TX 76542 254-200-2235 or 2234 Website Central Texas Workforce: www.workforcelink.com www.workforcelink.com Use your browser window to close this presentation.