Employment Coordination

The Employment Coordination program is a skill building program that assists new members of the Fort Wayne Burmese community to obtain employment and economic independence. Employment-related skill-building training are provided throughout the year to produce more reliable workers in the workforce. Lessons on "Conversations in the Workplace" - are taught at ELL classes, coordinating with social and governmental agencies.

Objectives

1. To minimize the unemployed and underemployed population among the Burmese community.
2. To increase reliable and productive workers to stimulate the local economy.
3. To reduce the number of cash assistance recipients by helping participants achieve economic independence.

Services

- Job development
- Job readiness trainings
- Resume writing
- Skill building
- Workplace conversation training
- Employment training on safety, policies, etiquette and culture