Employment Services
Camden County OEO has developed the Employment Services program to prepare and advocate for residents of Camden County. The agency works with businesses and training facilities to assist clients find appropriate employment. We identify barriers that have been preventing clients from obtaining employment and provide the appropriate services needed to help clients secure and retain a job that is compatible with their aptitude and desired career path.
The scope of services provides a clearinghouse of local jobs available in the Camden County Area and surrounding communities. The program recruits clients to fill these positions. We provide orientation to work readiness and collaborate with outside agencies to provide trade or business school training. In addition, Camden County OEO provides additional basic skills workshops such as resume preparation, review interviewing skills, wearing professional attire, and telephone techniques. The program has created a job bank from employers from the surrounding areas, who are willing to fill entry-level positions with residents in the community for long-term, if not permanent employment.
Ideal clients are those who are recently unemployed, single parent(s), former substance abusers, high school drop outs, ex-offenders, homeless individuals, individuals who have become disengaged and isolated from employment, and potential mainstream entrepreneurs.
Urban Women’s Center
The Urban Women’s Center provides a place where women can receive assistance with their problems and concerns. Women also can acquire employment and computer training with several other comprehensive services.
In essence, the Center brings urban women’s issues to the forefront in the form of workshops and informative, monthly newsletters. Topics relate to the basic survival of women who are the growing majority of head-of-households in Camden County. In the ever-changing welfare reform environment, the Center provides a place where women’s issues and concerns are heard.
Through the Job Readiness Program and many other comprehensive services offered through the Center, women are trained for employment. Job placement assistance is available for job-ready women.
Literacy and GED classes as well as a Women’s Support Group are also available. The Center includes a free computer training program for women seeking to learn or enhance their computer skills. Other services include case management, counseling and training for a variety of traditional and non-traditional work skills.
For additional information, call us at (856) 365-8989.