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

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Creating a resumé

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Researching employment opportunities

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Applying for jobs

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Interviewing skills

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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?

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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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Our case managers are multi-lingual, speaking five languages, and multicultural, able to fully understand the subtleties of culturally-based dreams and fears.

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