Camp
Fire’s Employment Program
is a free Workforce Development Employment Services Program
that is funded by the United Way. Our target population
represents disadvantaged at-risk young adults that are out
of school and are ages 18-21 residing in Dallas County. Our
goal is to work in collaboration with employers and
community based agencies that focus on Workforce Development
to assist in equipping our clients with marketable skills to
become gainfully employed and to build a strong career in
this competitive job market, thus separating them from the
cycle of poverty and moving them to self sufficiency.
Camp Fire provides the following services that includes but
is not limited to:
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Intense Job Readiness Training
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Clients desiring Job Readiness Training participates in an
engaging individual and or group training session that include
the following:
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Critical Job Seeking and Job Keeping Skills
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Making Career decisions
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Filling out job applications
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Interviewing
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Developing a sellable resume
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Interpersonal / communication skills
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Employment
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Clients desiring Employment are assisted with job search /
placement in identifying and matching clients up with potential
employers.
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Vocational Training
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Clients desiring Vocational Training receives career guidance
and are assisted with identifying and enrolling in the proper
vocational training institution.
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GED Assistance (classes /
testing)
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Clients desiring to get their GED are assisted in obtaining all
applicable documents needed for records prior to enrollment.
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Clients are referred to appropriate resource such as Richland
College for enrollment.
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Support Services
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Clients desiring assistance with support services such as child
care, transportation, housing, food and legal residency are
referred and assisted through appropriate resources that include
Richland College, Arbor Education, Dallas county housing, North
Texas Food Bank, Immigration and other agencies that can help
them receive the support services they need.
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Client will receive one on one case management.
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Client will receive one year of follow-up services.
If you can help
or want more information, please contact:
Sandra Ballard, Employment Program Director
214.824.1122 Ext. 107
sballard@campfireusadallas.org
