EMPLOYER SERVICES JOB SEEKER SERVICES • Find a Job • People with Disabilities • Older Workers • Women • Youth • Recruitment   and Referral • Individual Assistance • Workshops & Events • Resource Room • Unemployment   Insurance • Career Changers   Network   VETERAN INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS RESOURCE ROOM ABOUT THE CENTER SITE MAP CONTACT US HOME   Benefits Information Benefits.gov The official benefits website of the U.S. government. Informs citizens of benefits they may be eligible for. Provides information on how to apply for assistance. Learn about FREE MONEY and GRANTS. Career Exploration Sites Career Cruising Career Cruising is an industry-leading online career guidance and planning system. People of all ages use our tools to find the right career, explore education and training options, and build their own portfolio. Our add-on products extend Career Cruising’s functionality, making it easier for schools to manage their course selection process, communities to meet their workforce development needs, and students to prepare for the SAT/ACT. Learn more about implementing Career Cruising at your school, library, or employment center on our "Products" page. This site requires a username and password, which must be obtained from job center. HealthCarePathway.com Focuses on providing career planning strategies in the health care field. This resource breaks down areas of health care into segments & then into careers within those segments. Specific career plans offer a suggested step by step approach to pursuing a selected career. Students and professionals will find this a useful resource as they research career pathways. JobFit A web-based resource designed to match you to specific job openings in the Fox Valley area. Post your digital resume and complete an assessment so that area employers using the system can find you. mySkills myFuture Explore new career options based on the skills you’ve used in a past job. With mySkills myFuture you can compare careers, find training, and search for jobs. DWD Publications Wisconsin Job Center Publications Download Wisconsin Job Center publications Educational Institutions Fox Valley Technical College - Appleton & Oshkosh Globe University - Appleton Lakeshore Technical College - Cleveland Lawrence University - Appleton List of all Wisconsin 2 and 4 year colleges Marian University - Fond du Lac Moraine Park Technical College - Fond du Lac Northeast Wisconsin Technical College - Green Bay Rasmussen College - Appleton Ripon College - Ripon St. Norbert College - De Pere University of Phoenix - Appleton University of Wisconsin - Fond du Lac University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley University of Wisconsin - Green Bay University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Financial Aid College Goal Sunday College Goal Sunday is a national event that provides free information & assistance to families who are filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the federally required form for students seeking financial aid, such & grants & loans. College Is Possible This site by the American Council on Education provides information on financial assistance and academic preparation for students. This site emphasizes that a college education is an attainable goal for all students - and provides guidelines and resources for achieving this goal. Kiplinger.com A no-nonsense guide to understanding student loans MSN Money - College Saving 101 Advises students to consider every option when planning for college. Read about whether and elite college will pay off in the long run. SallieMae It's never too early to plan for school. We've gathered these resources to help you kick your search into gear. Student Guide to Financial Aid U.S. Department of Education guide for students wanting financial help. With toll-free student information hotline. U.S. Dept. of Education - FAFSA Many people fund their education or training through financial aid or tuition assistance programs. 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Check out the employer you'd like to work for! ♦ View Job Listings: You can view job listings on Job Center of Wisconsin and JobCentral on easy-to-use touchscreen computers at your local Job Center or use the links on this page to view them on the Internet. In addition, your Job Center has internet computers where you can browse a variety of job listing sites throughout the state, country and world! ♦ Assessment and Testing: Your Job Center offers a variety of standardized assessment and testing services, including proficiency, aptitude and interest testing. ♦ Helping Agencies: Whether you're looking for housing assistance, parenting advice or help with an aging parent, the Job Center can connect you with the appropriate helping agency. If you need help and you can't find it, contact us! ♦ Job Fairs: At least once a year, your Job Center brings employers and job seekers together by holding a Job Fair. Watch our calendar, because this is your opportunity to connect! ♦ Self-help Resource Room: If you're looking for resources, information and tools to help you improve your job search success, the Job Center is the place to go! We have books, videos, pamphlets and related materials, free for your use! We also have computers with a range of software, from word processing to typing tutors and career exploration. Need to create a resume? Learn to type? Brush up on math skills? Come on in and take a look at what we have to offer! ♦ Workshops, Clinics and Classes: The Fond du Lac Area Job & Career Center offers onsite GED/HSED classes and assistance with resumes, cover letters, and interviewing techniques. ♦ Resource Connections: Our Job Center website is your resource for service information, employment links, government resources and related connections. If you can't find what you need, contact your local Job Center and we'll get you connected! ♦ Special Programs: The Job Center offers many free services to individuals who meet certain eligibility guidelines. Services can include funds for training (books, tuition, childcare, transportation), On-the-Job-Training with area employers, individual counseling and job search assistance, job referrals and hands-on work experience. You may qualify for these programs if you meet specific income guidelines and are in one or more of the following categories: Unemployed/Underemployed Older Worker age 55 or more Disabled Individuals Dislocated/Laid Off worker receiving or eligible for unemployment compensation Low income Youth Age 16-21 W2 participants current or recent participant Migrant Workers Veterans BadgerCare Plus ACCESS: A how-to guide for Wisconsin residents who need to access support services. Education Tax Credits Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) This is the new name for the Federal Food Stamp Program. Income Based Repayment program (IBR) is a new way to make your federal student loan payments more manageable. Job Seeker Tools Career one Stop Workforce development professionals, job seekers, and public users rated more than 600 online job and career tools. Labor Market Information America's Career Info Net Smart career decisions start here! Find wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, state by state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and the most extensive career resource library online. Bookmarks for State and Local Workforce Data Bureau of Labor Statistics Developing list of relevant green industries. Bureau of Labor Statistics article and links Other resources on green jobs. Bureau of Labor Statistics Green Jobs Listing of green jobs from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Community Economic Development (CED) Hot Report Great statistical/demographic info on items relative to economic development. Department of Labor Page The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements. Federal Labor Statistics Go to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for information about the economy and national and regional issues. Guide to State and Local Workforce Data: For Analysis and Informed Decision Making The Guide incorporates LMI/WI data from various sources. 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Highlighted are occupations most "in demand": those that are growing the fastest, have most number of job openings, and pay above state average wage. Wisconsin Labor Market Information This Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development site houses a variety of state, county and local LMI. Wisconsin Projections "The most requested statistics Fastest growing industries, top occupations for growth, etc." WORKnet Wisconsin's Workforce and Labor Market Information System: Get valuable information and statistics about Wisconsin's career and industry trends and economic development. WORKnet County Snapshots Provides an at-a-glance view of the most recent changes in Wisconsin's local economies. Each presents a variety of county-specific economic indicators, including employment levels, average wkly. wages, UI claims & info. on leading industries & occupations Money Management Family Financial Literacy Univerisity of Wisconsin-Extension Family Living Programs have developed many resources to help you with your financial management. Money-Wise Helpful financial literacy website My Money Management Information About Credit Counseling and Debtor Education Newspapers Appleton Post Crescent Fond du Lac Reporter Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Newspaper Oshkosh Northwestern Five County Buyer's Guide (covers Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara and Winnebago Counties) Online Job Listings AlliedHealthCareers.com Is the premier online resource for employment opportunities in allied health-related fields. Job Seekers can search allied health jobs anonymously or post their résumé so employers can contact them directly! America's Job Bank A U.S. Department of Labor Website. 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These partnerships integrate Monster's industry leading job search and career management tools with the news and content from Job Seekers’ local paper in one website, so they can find the right career opportunity in the site they already use NationJob Network This integrated network of Internet sites and services is consistently ranked among the top employment sites on the web. NAWDP CareerCenter Job seekers can post their resumes and browse available jobs for free. NEWHelpWanted.com Browse Northeast Wisconsin region jobs. PackerlandJobs.com PackerlandJobs.com is a website that features jobs in the Green Bay, Appleton, and Oshkosh areas. The services are free for job seekers. They can browse and apply for job listings at no charge. For job seekers to access the site, simply go to packerlandjobs.com to register and create an account. Police Link Bringing together all members of the greater law enforcement community to promote officer safety and provide the latest law enforcement and police news, training, resources, and entertainment. Members include current, former, and future law enforcement officers, civilian employees of law enforcement or criminal justice organizations, and family, friends, and civilian supporters of law enforcement. Profile It Now Profile It Now.com is a resource for you to get the job you want. Design your own virtual résumé with photos & a video interview & more. The best part is that it's Free!!! It's where Employers find you, virtually. Rural Health Careers in Wisconsin This website lists clinical and non-clinical opportunities at rural Wisconsin hospitals and their affiliated clinics and nursing homes. It offers job seekers many special features as they search for career opportunities. 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Transition Assistance Online TAOnline.com is an important resource to transitioning service members, reservists and veterans. TAOnline.com provides relevant content on the transition process, related topics, and a full service job board with opportunities geared towards transitioning service personnel. All services for job seekers are free. USA Jobs US official site for federal jobs. "Operated by the Office of Personnel Management, you'll find every U.S. federal civil service job available in the world right here! Since navigating can get difficult (the U.S. government is, after all, the world's largest bureaucracy), clicking on the ""first timers start here"" link is a necessity!" VetJobs - Leading military job board, sponsored by VFW VetJobs is the leading military job board per WEDDLE's, Workforce Management Magazine, AIRS, Reader's Digest & BusinessWeek. VetJobs is for all transitioning military, veterans, DOD civilians and their family members. VetJobs Employment Assistance section provides career advice and assessment tools and prepares a candidate for the job search and interviewing process. Virtual Job Fair (High Tech) WECAN- Wisconsin Education Career Access Network This site is developed through on an ongoing collaboration with Wisconsin school districts, teachers, and teacher education programs. WIJobs Search for local jobs on-line. WiJobs.com offers jobseeker numerous tools to manage their career online. We offer a jobs database and ability to post your résumé online. In addition, we offer a Personal Career Agent, which allows job seekers to receive jobs via e-mail that match their specifications. A great career tool for those who want to keep their feelers out. WILENET Lists law enforcement jobs for state and local agencies including DNR wardens, local city, and county officers. WISCJobs The official public notification of state job vacancies website. Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development "Go to the ""workers"" drop down menu at the top of the page, select ""finding a job."" There you will find eight good sites and three fantastic ones. About 85% of the jobs available in the state of Wisconsin can be found here." Wisconsin DNR Employment Opportunities If you are creative, service-oriented, and like to work on teams, you're in the right place! Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources employs a large workforce throughout our state. Wisconsin Public Radio Job Line Every 1st Wednesday of the month, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR.ORG) has an hour long talk show program that’s devoted to connecting job seekers and employers. They also post all called in jobs on their website. Click on link to see all jobs posted. WISinfo "All the daily newspapers in Northeast Wisconsin, all in one place. Click on the link for ""jobs"" and search ten want ad sections at the same time. Great!" Yahoo! Jobs Other Sites of Interest GreenJobsReady.com is an online informative portal offering the latest news views and resources on breakthrough green jobs training programs in the Renewable Energy world. N.E.W. Manufacturing Aliiance This site is for those who are interested in manufacturing jobs. The site allows job seekers to post their profile in a database that employers who are alliance members can review.  The site also allows job seekers to see what’s available with some of the members.  Finally, there are some resources for educators and students. Self Assessment Tools Career Key This test measures your personality and matches it to jobs. HumanMetrics HumanMetrics is Israel-based company founded in 1995 to provide Internet online testing in the field of human typology and relationships. Company's team consists of psychologists, psychophysiologist, mathematicians and has 30 years of experience in application and development of comprehensive tests. Keirsey Temperament Sorter We're all unique beings...our character and terpeament impact our entire lives. Find out more about yours by taking this online personality questionaire! Self-Employment Business Toolkit Entrepreneur.Com Online Small Business Workshop Quicken Small Business Center SCORE (Small Business Counseling) Small Business Advisor Small Business Agency Small Business Information Virtual Entrepreneurship Wall Street Startup Journal Wisconsin Department of Commerce Staffing Agencies Adecco Kelly Services Landmark Staffing Manpower Masterson Personnel Seek Training Information Wisconsin CNA Training Center A new helpful website for CNA and CBRF Training in Wisconsin. Unemployment Information How to Apply for Unemployment Veterans Services Gold Card Post-9/11 veterans can download a Gold Card to receive priority services at the Department of Labor's One Stop Career Centers. MilitaryConnection.com Military Jobs & Federal Government Jobs Employment Opportunities, Schools for Veterans, New GI Bill Resources and Military Loans. My Next Move Veterans can enter their military occupation to explore civilian jobs for which they are particularly well qualified. Office of Veterans Employment Services Veterans Job Bank Allows users to search hundreds of thousands of job postings. Your Career Options America's Career Kit America's Career Kit, the nation's most powerful online career development resource, provides direct Internet-based access for Americans needing job search assistance, career guidance, salary data and training and education resources. Career Builder Search hundreds of thousands of jobs – across the nation or in your own neighborhood. Career City Where millions of degreed professionals find jobs with the companies that value them. Career Development Manual The Career Development eManual is designed to help you consider these questions and many, many more! The advice that follows has come from years of talking with students, employers, alumni and through research by the staff and volunteers in Career Services at the University of Waterloo. Career Overview CareerOverview.com is a non-commercial website dedicated to providing aspiring career professionals and students with relevant, reliable and up-to-date career and job information whereby helping them to make better, more informed career choices. Career Voyages Start exploring career options - whether you are in high school, have graduated, have a vocational certificate, have a 2-year or 4-year college degree, or have knowledge and skills acquired through training centers, on-the-job training, or work experience. Be in demand by knowing about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future. Careers 4 Wisconsin Offering four ways to learn about careers in Wisconsin: Salary/Wages, Job Stability, Job Preparation and Current Employment. Damn Good Resumes! Questions, answers, tips and examples regarding all your resume writing needs. Interview Experts If you're looking for jobs, careers, resume help, or related materials, look no further. We have it! Joan Lloyd at Work Your resource for workplace, career and management advice! Pathways to Technology Pathways to Technology is a multimedia project highlighting technology degree programs at community colleges. The Pathways to Technology Web site, video series, recruitment toolkit, and outreach initiative are designed for prospective students, returning students, parents, guidance counselors, and community college educators. Whether you're in high school and thinking about what's next, returning to school, or looking for ways to get the word out about good degree programs, Pathways to Technology is your route to information. Planning Your Future Get help with all aspect of job search including writing your resume, cover letters and on-line resumes. Recruiters On Line Recruiters Online Network provides a fast and easy way for you to reach the hidden job market. RON gives you access and visibility to the thousands of recruiting professionals that companies call when they need to fill a position. Self Assessment Tools This is an interactive self-assessment tool that will help you learn more about yourself and your career goals and options. It provides assessments for values, interests and skills. Contact you career/resource room help desk for instructions and a password. You must register at your local job center. thingamajob Thingamajob provides job seekers with a very different kind of hiring experience. Unlike most employment web sites, our job opportunities and free staffing services extend beyond the web site. If you don't find a job on Thingamajob, a local recruiter with one our many divisions is still ready to help you find employment. What Color is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers.    Fox Cities Workforce Development Center 1802 Appleton Road, Menasha, WI 54952 Phone (920) 997-3272  ||  Fax (920) 832-5297 Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm