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CFI Non Profit of the Month - April 2007
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Looking for Work? We can help.
We assist individuals with disabilities in accessing the services and supports needed to obtain and maintain employment through education for both disabled individuals AND the business community.
Mesa County Workforce Center's Disability Program Navigators
Disability Program Navigators assist individuals with disabilities in accessing the services and support needed to obtain and maintain employment.
Disability Program Navigation is an additional service to the CFI, provided by the Mesa County Workforce Center, located at 2897 North Avenue [map] in Grand Junction. To access other services at the Workforce Center, including Social Security Benefits Planning, call (970) 248-0871.
Learn about our New Horizon Vocational Center - it is a training program for people of all ages, all disabilities, held at Center for Independence. It is foremost a community of people who work together toward a common goal of gaining work skills.
NHVC Program Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday, 10:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM
Job Development and Placement
If you want to find a job, call for an appointment and we will meet with you to discuss your needs.
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Further vocational training for employment success
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Hygiene and grooming
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Proper professional attire
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The proper way to complete an application
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Cover letters
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Resumes
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Interview skills
We will assist you to develop a comfort level with the interviewing process, (including questions about salary, questions about company benefits, whether or not to disclose a disability, how to respond to questions asked about an obvious disability, how to respond to personal questions, etc).
Asking for the Job!
We'll assist you with
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Completing a follow-up thank you letter
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Checking back with the interviewer regarding the position
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Following up about the job without appearing "pushy"
Job Coaching
If a consumer is placed in community-based employment, but is having difficulty in the transition, a job coach may be requested by the consumer. The time scheduled is at the convenience of the consumer and the employer.
COLORADO WORKFORCE CENTERS
Mesa County Workforce Center [map] (970) 248-0871
Colorado Workforce Center (Department of Labor & Employment)
CONTACT INFORMATION
(970) 241-0315
Call us to obtain more information about this or any other service.
Announcement
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CALL AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT when you need
to speak with us for any reason. You may call us at (970) 241-0315 or send us an email. Not all of our staff works full-time, or may be out of the building with other clients or activities.
You are welcome to stop by and see our facility, but please understand if we cannot accommodate your request for service immediately – we will be happy to set up an appointment for you!
