What is the Re-Employment Connection?
The Re-Employment Connection is an employment program run by WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA funded by $4 million in stimulus funds under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act. The program will provide employability skills and valuable work experience for 700 adults, age 22 and up, in local jobs. Participants will have an opportunity to earn $10 an hour and work up to 40 hours a week for three months, which in turn, will have an immediate financial impact on the local economy.
How many adults will participate in the Re-Employment Connection?
A total of 700 Central Florida adults will participate in this quality, meaningful, work experience. Each of the 700 participants will work in one of 12 tracks that are staggered throughout a 15-month period from October 2009 through December 2010.
How do I qualify?
Adults that fit the following eligibility requirements may qualify:
Must be age 22 or older by September 15, 2009
Must be a resident of Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake or Sumter counties
Must meet the WIA Dislocated Worker program eligibility categories
You may be eligible for this program if you meet one of the following criteria:
If you have been terminated, laid off or downsized
If you are eligible for receiving unemployment compensation
If you have exhausted your unemployment benefits
If you worked at a facility with more than 25 employees that announced a permanent layoff
If you are a homemaker who no longer receives support from another family member and are looking to enter the workforce
If you were self-employed and currently unemployed due to a natural disaster or economic conditions
Priority given to veterans and their spouses
Each month WCF will accept 75 applicants on a first come, first served basis
How do I apply?
Visit www.WorkforceCentralFlorida.com/ReEmploymentConnection, view the webinar and then complete the online application. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After completing the application process, you will be directed to contact a Re-Employment Connection CSR to discuss your eligibility.
How can I apply online if I don’t have a computer or Internet access?
Computers with Internet access are available at no cost at all WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA Resource Rooms at:
Lake County: 1415 South 14th Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
Orange County: 5166 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
Osceola County: 1392 East Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL 34744
No cost computer access is also available at WCF Connections offices at:
Charity and Love Inc - 651 A North John Young Pkwy, Orlando
Community Service Center - 621 Wilks Ave Orlando
Department of Children and Families Tavares - 1300 Duncan Drive, Tavares
LSCC Sumterville Campus – 1405 County Road 526A, Sumterville
Leesburg Public Library - 100 East Main Street, Leesburg
National Training & Assistance Center - 901 Mack Ave., Orlando
OCPS- Orlando Tech - 301 West Amelia Street, Orlando
OCPS- Winter Park Tech - 901 Webster Ave, Winter Park
Orange County Library Edgewater - 5049 Edgewater Dr., Orlando
Orange County Library Holden/OBT - 4600 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
Orange County Library Hiawassee - 2768 N. Hiawassee Rd., Orlando
Orange County Library North Orange - 1211 E. Semoran Blvd, Apopka
Orange County Library Ocoee – 1821 E. Silver Star Rd., Ocoee
Orange County Library South Creek – 1702 Deerfield Blvd., Orlando
Orange County Library Southeast - 5575 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando
Orange County Library Southwest - 7255 Della Dr., Orlando
Orange County Library Herndon - 4324 E. Colonial Dr, Orlando
TECO/ALCO - 501 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee
How long is the program?
Each participant in the program will work a total of 12 weeks in one of 12 tracks that begin each month from October 2009 through September 2010.
How much do the jobs pay?
$10.00 per hour
How often would I work?
Participants will work a maximum of 40 hours per week.
When would I begin working and when does the program end?
Each participant in the program will work a total of 12 weeks in one of 12 tracks that begin each month from October 2009 through September 2010.
Track 1 – October 19, 2009 – January 11, 2010
Track 2 – November 16, 2009 – February 8, 2010
Track 3 – December 14, 2009 – March 8, 2010
Track 4 – January 11, 2010 – April 2, 2010
Track 5 – February 15, 2010 – May 7, 2010
Track 6 – March 15, 2010 – June 4, 2010
Track 7 – April 12, 2010 – July 2, 2010
Track 8 – May 17, 2010 – August 6, 2010
Track 9 – June 14, 2010 – September 3, 2010
Track 10 – July 12, 2010 – October 1, 2010
Track 11 – August 16, 2010 – November 5, 2010
Track 12 – September 13, 2010 – December 3, 2010
The track that each participant is assigned to will be determined by the date that he/she applies for the program. The first to enroll are the first served.
*NOTE: Dates are subject to change.
What is the process for assigning participants to job sites?
Job matching will be based on several different criteria taking into consideration the participant’s skills, position requirements, geographic area of where the individual resides, availability of worksites and participant’s area of interest. WCF paid work experience will be designed to allow the participant to gain additional skills in a new industry or occupational area of their interest. Participants will interact with employers during the monthly Re-Employment Connection Recruitment events. During these events worksite supervisors will select and recommend participants to fill their open positions.
Can I participate in the Re- Employment Connection if I am a WIA or WT program participant?
If you are currently participating in the WIA or WT Program then you are not eligible to participate in this program. If you recently participated in WCF’s Summer Job Connection then you are not eligible to apply for the WCF Re-Employment Connection program.
What happens if I am not eligible for the Re-Employment Connection?
If you are determined ineligible, you will be provided with alternative referral options, which may include but are not limited to: a local community based organization, a training provider, or the closest WCF office for other job seeker services.
