WORKFORCE READINESS
The IAC works with clients who have achieved citizenship to become economically self-sufficient and contributing members of the Greater New Bedford workforce. In a first of its kind partnership with Mass Hire Greater New Bedford Career Center, the IAC works with clients to provide job readiness skills such as:
Building computer proficiency, including software training
Creating a resumé
Researching employment opportunities
Applying for jobs
Interviewing skills
Continued language skills to include listening, elocution, grammar, reading, writing
Interpersonal skills in the workplace
Financial literacy
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level?
or
Are you a business or organization looking to help employees reach the next level?
If you said, “Yes!” then our Workforce Readiness modules are for you. Take a look at our upcoming class sessions or contact us to receive more information.
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Immigrants’ Assistance Center fundraiser raises about $23K
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IAC’s Helena Hughes receives BCC’s Distinguished Citizen Award
Immigrants’ Assistance Center Executive Director Helena Hughes was recently presented with the 2018 Distinguished Citizens Award by Bristol Community College in recognition of her commitment to serve as a resource for immigrant needs and developing programs that...
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