Employment Services
AMERICAN INDIAN VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
405-951-34003535 N.W. 58th St., Ste. 500, OKC, OK 73132 www.okrehab.org
Vocational, medical and psychological evaluations. Vocational guidance and counseling. Rehabilitation devices and equipment. Job placement. Proof of citizenship from state or federally recognized tribe. Reside within area served by participating tribe.
CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE
ASSESSMENT SERVICES
405-942-21803180 W. Britton Rd., OKC, OK www.carlalbert.edu
Referral is made through OKDHS TANF worker. Provides educational, vocational, vision screening and learning disability assessments, with client advocate services for those determined to have a potential learning disability, to TANF required registrants.
CHEYENNE-ARAPAHO
TRIBES OF OKLAHOMA
405-262-0345 ext . 27490100 Redmoon Circle, Concho, Oklahoma 73022
Job placement, vocational training. Must be 1/4 Native American.
COUNSELING SOLUTIONS
AND INTERVENTIONS
405-601-67101330 N. Classen Blvd., Ste. 214, OKC, OK 73106 www.csandiokc.com
Hours by appt. Services include grief counseling, anger management, group, individual and family counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, parenting classes, prevention programs, crisis intervention, vocational assessment, career counseling, job development and placement. Fees are based on sliding scale, Medicaid/SoonerCare or private insurance accepted, or OKDHS approval.
FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM –
OKLAHOMA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
405-605-32791800 N.E. 4th, OKC, OK 73117 https://www.ochanet.org/leased_housing/participant_assistance_programs.php
The FSS program is for those who are unemployed or already employed but want to increase their income and who are willing to commit to changing their lives. Each FSS participant creates a five-year plan that includes employment goals and identifies training or educational needs. FSS staff will work with the household to identify, locate, and arrange for the services they need to accomplish these goals. Services might include child care, education, transportation, personal development, job resumes, job training and placement. As FSS participants succeed in raising their family income, the portion of their monthly income contributed toward their Section 8 rent payment also increases. HUD regulations allow a percentage of this rent increase to be deposited into an interest bearing escrow account for the family. If the family meets its goals within five years and "graduates" from welfare assistance for a period of twelve consecutive months, they will receive the funds in this account. This is a great incentive for those new in the work force and for those ready to reach goals set early in life. Many participants use this escrow as a down payment in purchasing a home or to start their own business. Must be on Section 8 Program of the Oklahoma City Housing Authority.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES - JOB CONNECTION CENTER
405-278-7152316 S. Blackwelder, OKC, OK
Call for hours. www.okgoodwill.org
- Clothing stores (several locations)
- Career development and job training program designed to serve individuals with disabilities
- Works with the Developmental Disabilities Services Division, the Department of Rehabilitation Services, and other community providers
- Application with proof of disability
OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE
405-682-7523 www.occc.edu/studentlife/Support services to students include assistance in obtaining a work-study position and/or work related activity as well as:
- Apply for jobs
- Resume help
- Job fairs and events
OKLAHOMA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
405-239-75511700 N.E. 4th, OKC, OK 73117
http://www.ochanet.org
- Must be on Section 8 Program of the Oklahoma City Housing Authority
- Job development
- Resume writing
- Parenting skills
- Budgeting
- Home ownership counseling
- Child care providers
- Escrow or savings account
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DRS)
1-800-487-40421-800-845-8476
8001 S. I-35 Service Rd., Ste. 100, OKC, OK 73149
http://www.okdrs.gov/DRS expands opportunities for employment, independent life and economic self-sufficiency by helping Oklahomans with disabilities bridge barriers to success in the workplace, school and at home. No Fee.
OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION
405-557
-7100
https://www.ok.gov/oesc_web/
OESC offers many services to Oklahoma job seekers and residents, including referral to suitable employment opportunities, job training assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals, those dislocated due to business closings and layoffs, and assessment of an individual's needs and referral to supportive agencies and programs. Unemployment insurance benefits are also handled through these offices.
Workforce Oklahoma Locations:
OKC Eastside
405-713-1890
FAX: 405-713-1898
7401 N.E. 23rd, Midwest City, OK 73141
Email: manager.east@oesc.state.ok.us
Norman
405-701-2000
FAX: 405-701-2042
1141 E. Main, Norman, OK 73071
OKC Brookwood South
405-234-5000
9210 S. Western, Ste. A-9, OKC, OK 73139
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER
405-235-2651 3033 N. Walnut Ave., Bldg. East, OKC, OK 73105 https://www.occf.org/oic/Serves unemployed and underemployed. Assistance in upgrading, reading, & math skills, GED prep, and computer skills. Offers counseling and job placement as well.
PEOPLE READY
405-524-1388145 N.E 23rd, OKC, OK 73106 405-784-4500
1712 N. Rockwell, Bethany, OK 73008
www.peopleready.com
- Need two forms of ID (one must be a picture ID)
- Temporary to permanent jobs
- Will hire both men and women
- Work today - paid today
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Industrial
- Freight handling
- Warehouse
- Landscaping
- Janitorial
- Family Self-Sufficiency Program
REACH - OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - OKC
405-945-8636900 N. Portland, OKC, OK 73107 www.osuokc.edu/reach
REACH provides short-term educational and career skills training in various areas that qualify students to enter the workforce in professional positions. Courses are individualized to each student's educational plan. Students are given the opportunity to apply skills on the job through internships and work experience assignments. Professional development workshops and job search activities are an integral part of the students' learning experience. College credit is available for certificates and AAS degree programs as stated in the DHS employability plan.
TEEM (THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY)
405-235-56711501 N. Classen Blvd., OKC, OK 73106 www.teem.org
Only open to incarcerated individuals (non-violent felons). Faith based. Provides job training, including assistance in obtaining GED and learning job skills (such as computer skills). Also assists in job search. No charge for services. Must be 18 years or older.
UNITED URBAN INDIAN COUNCIL
405-778-68057203 S. Western, OKC, OK 73139
Call for hours.
- Funded through the Department of Labor
- Vocational training provides training and job search assistance through Workforce Innovations Opportunities Act
- Must live in OK County
- GED classes offered for individuals age 18 and older
- Summer youth program for individuals age 14 – 24, that includes working in the summer
- Tuition assistance for higher education
WIOA YOUTH PROGRAM
405-713-2292
7401 N.E. 23rd St., OKC, OK 73141
The WIOA Youth Program is designed to help young people 16-24 years old to earn a high school diploma or equivalent and to become job ready and career oriented. The Youth Program provides employment and training services to economically disadvantaged youth possessing specific barriers to employment. The program focuses on comprehensive youth services consisting of 14 program elements which can be grouped around four major themes:
- Improving education achievement (including such elements as tutoring, study skills training and instruction leading to secondary school completion, dropout prevention strategies, and alternative secondary school offerings)
- Preparing for and succeeding in employment (including summer employment opportunities, paid and unpaid work experience, and occupational skills training)
- Supporting youth (including meeting supportive services needs and providing adult mentoring, follow up services, and comprehensive guidance and counseling)
- Offering services intended to develop the potential youth as citizens and leaders (including leadership development opportunities):
- Free career guidance
- Free information on college and technical schools
- Free financial aid guidance
- Free study skills development
- Free academic counseling
WORK READY OKLAHOMA
405-418-3923
3 East Main St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Through a federal grant, they provide free training and education opportunities to selected unemployed and underemployed individuals to help them become better professionally equipped for good jobs.
- Ready to Work Program – offers free education, training and job placement
- Family Expectations Program – a family strengthening program that builds strong communications and interpersonal skills to help participants gain key workplace competences
- Must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED and some post-secondary education or work experience
