The Kings County Job Training Office (JTO) along with the
Kings County Economic Development Corporation offers a wide range of services to job seekers and employers. JTO works in partnership with regional training providers, the Employment Development Department, area business and the Kings EDC to increase the skill level of the local workforce.
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» Assistance with hiring & training
- Coordinated employee recruitment and screening
- Employee training and technical consulting
- 50% wage reimbursement to offset new employee training costs
- Customize training for current employees
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» Federal and State Tax Credits and Benefits
- California Enterprise Zone
- Federal Foreign Trade Zone
- Recycling Market Development Zone
- Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit
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| For more information on business incentives financing, contact Kings EDC at: (559) 585-3576 |
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» Career Center Resources
- Resume assistance
- Typing certificates
- Assistance in completing job applications
- Fax machines
- Photocopiers
- Email access
Interest and aptitude testing is available, along with professional interpretation of test results.
» Career Counseling
Qualified job counselors provide career guidance and help to identify transferable skills for those changing careers.
» Scholarships for Vocational Training
Training in demand occupations is available to eligible youth, adults and older workers. Scholarships are available for tuition, books, tools, transportation and childcare.
» Child Care and Transportation Assistance
Those attending vocational training may be reimbursed for childcare and transportation expenses.
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» Job Search Assistance
Qualified job developers assist in matching motivated applicants with available jobs.
» On-The-Job-Training
A 50% wage reimbursement is offered to employers to offset the cost of hiring and training qualified new employees.
» Jobs for Youth
Young people between the ages of 14 and 21 may be sponsored for Vocational Training and offered paid work experience in areas of their career interest.
» Displaced Worker Services
Training and employment services are available to workers laid-off due to business closures; displaced homemakers; and individuals unlikely to return to the type of work in which they were previously employed.
» Business Closure Assistance
Includes employee orientations covering One-Stop services, financial management, job search and resume assistance as well as career counseling. |
