Job Readiness SR 08-23, 10/08 (FAM-A)

The Job Readiness activity assists participants in preparing to seek and/or obtain employment. The goal of the activity is to familiarize participants with general workplace expectations and assist them in becoming aware of any barriers that would prevent them from competing successfully in the job market.

Participants complete the Form NHEP225, NHEP Portfolio: Planning for Success, for the Service Determination Appointment (SDA). Activities in the NHEP Portfolio help the individual:

• arrange for child care and transportation;

• set long-term employment goals;

• identify needed support services to overcome barriers;

• assess experience, skills, education, work values, and learning preferences;

• explore community-based services;

• compile information needed to create resumes and cover letters; and

• seek employment.

Time Limits

To count toward federal participation requirements, hours participating in job readiness activities combined with job search activities cannot exceed the following in a rolling 12-month period:

• 120 hours for households whose youngest child is under 6 years of age; or

• 180 hours for all other households.

Individuals can only participate in job readiness and job search activities for a maximum of 4 consecutive weeks to meet federal participation. Hours spent in a 5th consecutive week do not count towards federal participation.*

Purpose

Individuals are instructed in basic job-seeking and job-keeping skills that allow them to gain and retain employment.