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Since
December 2000 the DCCH Neighborhood Jobs Initiative (NJI) program
has assisted 1200 community residents transition to the world
of work. NJI operates as a partnership of community based organizations,
public agencies and businesses working together to support local
residents in their efforts to enter the workforce and advance
in a career. The goal of NJI is to maximize the community’s
ability to connect to local and regional job opportunities through
DCCH job placement partners.
NJI
is a national program that began in 1998 as a pilot in five cities
across the US: Chicago, IL; Forth Worth, TX; Hartford, CN; New
York, NY and Washington, DC. The program was developed to address
the issues of unemployment, under-employment and the many barriers
that individuals face when seeking to enter or return to the workforce. |
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DCCH's
Neighborhood Jobs
Partners:
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Jobs
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Club Skills Training |
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Computer
Text Entry |
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Writing
a resume |
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Writing
a cover letter |
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Interviewing
skills |
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Launching
an effective job search |
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Real-World
Experiences..
During
the Interviewing Skills portion, for example, each
trainee takes part in simulated interviews, which
are videotaped and then replayed to allow feedback.
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For
more information on the Neighborhood Jobs Initiative contact
Elaine Chase
echase@dcch.org
(202) 483-4986 |
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At the core of the NJI employment program is Jobs Club pre-employment
training. Each month, the Jobs Club offers a two-week training session, meeting
Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.
The Jobs Club is designed to assist participants in developing skill sets and
strategies that will prepare them to secure and maintain employment. Training
sessions are conducted in the newly designed Computer Lab at DCCH, which enables
acquisition of basic computer and internet literacy.
Seasoned professionals associated with local employers serve as mentors and participate
in the Jobs Club by sharing their knowledge of employment practices and their
expectations of new employees in the workplace. |
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Real-World
Jobs
...as social workers, as teachers' aides, as construction
workers, customer service reps, medical records clerks, retail
store managers, bank tellers, administrative assistants..
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Workforce
Development
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Workforce
Database
Our Workforce database includes the names of over nine hundred
individuals representing a significant range of skills and abilities,
extending from the
most fundamental to the cutting edge. |
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Workforce Development completes the Neighborhood Jobs equation
by establishing key relationships between Columbia Heights residents
and area businesses, including those associated with development
projects such as Tivoli Square and DC-USA.
The NJI Workforce Development Specialist facilitates direct placement
of community residents into well paid jobs and supports Columbia
Heights employers by providing them with a pool of candidates
who are highly motivated and prepared. |
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The
Tivoli Square and DC-USA development projects will create 1,800
new jobs in Columbia Heights. As a development partner on both
projects, DCCH is committed to capturing employment opportunities
for neighborhood residents.
NJI has coordinated a First-Source Agreement with the DC Department
of Employment Services (DOES) which will provide priority hiring
preferences for Columbia Heights residents who sign up through NJI and DOES.
NJI is working closely with Monarch Construction Company and various
retail businesses involved in hiring for jobs associated with the
Tivoli.
If you are interested and have not already registered through NJI
and DOES, please contact Elaine Chase, Acting NJI Director, at
(202) 483-4986
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To learn more about Workforce Development
activities and job opportunities contact Rafael Cepeda
rcepeda@dcch.org
(202) 483-4986 |
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Phone
202-483-4986