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"People Helping People
to Help Themselves"
Believing in each individual's potential for positive growth and change, NEKCA
is committed to empowering those who seek assistance to improve the quality of
their lives. NEKCA provides direct activities, referrals, advocacy, and
education in a non-judgmental manner to people and communities in the Northeast
Kingdom
Work Placement
& Training Program
The
Work Placement & Training Program is designed to provide PATH recipients
with employment and training opportunities, fulfilling their work-required
hours. NEKCA, in partnership with PATH, work closely together to help
assist individuals with overcoming barriers to employment.
On a daily basis, NEKCA
provides on-site realistic employment tasks and training to perform these
tasks. Individuals who are enrolled in the program are responsible for
fulfilling their daily required hours. Throughout their enrollment,
participants learn technical, employment, job search, and essential
workplace skills that are required in the work force.
Learn How To:
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Communicate with
others
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Keyboard & computer
skills
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Copier skills
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Customer service skills
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Write a resume & cover
letter
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Conduct a job search
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Motivation techniques
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Obtain adequate child
care
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Handle transportation
issues
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Create back up plans
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Telephone etiquette
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Organizational skills
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Assist NEKCA clients
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Make your goals
obtainable
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Career matching
Essex County
Placement
Coordinator
216 Gail Street, Canaan
(802) 266-7134
Island Pond
(802) 723-6245
St. Johnsbury
108 Cherry Street, St. Johnsbury
(802) 748-8997
(802) 748-8998
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