operated by the marin county department of health & human services as the recipient of...

Orientation to Services

“Discover Your Potential”

The Marin Employment Connection

is a Network of Agencies Providing

Employment & Training Services

in Marin County

Operated by the Marin County

Department of Health & Human Services

As the Recipient of Department of Labor

Workforce Investment Act Funds

with Oversight by the Marin County

Workforce Investment Board

College of MarinCommunity Action MarinDepartment of RehabilitationEmployment Development DepartmentHealth & Human Services DepartmentHomeward Bound of MarinMarin County Office of EducationMarin Housing AuthorityMarin Literacy ProgramNational Council on AgingRedwood Empire Small Business

Development CenterTamalpais Adult & Community EducationYWCA Marin

Participating Agencies

MEC ORIENTATION - Learn about all the services

available

TRAINING INFORMATION SESSION

- Find out how to be eligible for training funds

Information Sessions

FIRST STOP

The Career Resource Center

The Career Resource CenterNo-fee, self-service center for:

• Job-search related use of computers, phones and office equipment

• Assistance with Unemployment Insurance filing

• Information on and referral to workshops, job search clubs, support groups, training classes and other services

• Information about local labor markets, in-demand occupations and job search strategies

• Information on services available through the MEC network of agencies

Do you need help with your

job search?

Sign up for the FREE “Keys to

Employment”workshop series….

“Keys to Employment” Workshops•Successful Mindset for

Today’s Job Market

•Workplace Communication & Conflict Resolution

•Career Assessment

•Applications & References

•The Internet & Hidden Jobs

• Networking 101

• Resumes

•Interviewing Techniques

Looking for work?Attend one of the on-site

recruitment sessions with

local employers

Job Search Services•Computers & Office Equipment

•On-Site Recruitments

•Information Resources

•Professional Career Search/ Networking

•Special Job Search Needs

For specific times and dates, please refer to the MEC events calendar.

Marin County of Education (MCOE) Regional Occupation Program (ROP) Business Offices Technology (BOT)

•ROP Computer Lab•M-F, 9am to 12pm

•TU & TH, 1pm to 3:30pm

•ROP Computer Workshops

•9:30am to 12pm

•See events calendar for dates

Training FundsThe best way to learn about education and training

opportunities is to attend the Training Opportunities Information Session (TOIS).

Here, you will learn about the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and the California Training Benefits (CTB) and if you might be eligible for these training services.

The session also covers career planning, how to research labor market information and how to apply for training services.

Sessions are the fourth Tuesdays of every month, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.

Business ServicesNo-Cost Services & Workshops to Local

Employers: California Labor Laws Interviewing Tips Preparing & Delivering Performance

Reviews Social Media/Networking Credit Card Fees & Finance Charges Accessing Capital

Other Support & Services: Customized Employee Skills Training On-Site Recruitments Consulting for Small Businesses Resources for Laid-Off Employees Federal & State Payroll and Tax

Information

Marin Employment Connection

120 N. Redwood Drive

San Rafael, CA 94903

Located just off Smith Ranch Road

Marin Transit Bus Route 257 runs to and from the

Marin Employment Connection and the San

Rafael Transit Center

www.MarinEmployment.org

Call 415.473.3300