Program areas at CMJTS
Adult programcmjts believes in an individualized approach to serving jobseekers and career-changers. Fear and lack of knowledge tend to be a person's biggest obstacle to making a career change. After an individual experiences job loss or unemployment, they often have no idea where to start or how to go about the career change process. This is where cmjts can help. Services are tailored to the unique needs of the individual and include assessment of current skills and interests, help in determining choices in career options, access to earn-while-you-learn Training opportunities, and tuition assistance for employment specialist-approved classroom Training that supports the career goal.rural career counselor - legislatively funded - the rural career counseling coordinator is responsible for improving coordination and communication of workforce development programs and Services within the workforce development area, with other workforce development areas and career counseling coordinators, and with administering agencies. The career counselor is responsible for understanding the needs of existing, new, and prospective service area businesses regarding workforce development programs, resources, and other Services. The career counselor is responsible for providing Services to job seekers including career counseling, Training, and work experience opportunities.
Youth programyouth programs provide leadership in building a skilled workforce--workers who can do the Jobs of today and learn the Jobs of tomorrow. Through career counseling, job Training, and strong business relationships, cmjts helps prepare young adults for career pathways and the world of work that leads to meaningful employment. Through an individualized approach, cmjts' goal is to assist youth in overcoming barriers to employment and economic disparities that make them self-sufficient.
Public assistance programcmjts provides employment Services to individuals eligible for county assistance through dwp, mfip, and snap employment and Training. Participants are referred to cmjts by their county of residence. Professional staff deliver comprehensive, work-focused Services to participants designed to encourage and enable job-skill building, work experience, and employment. Various supports are provided, allowing participants to go to work and realize its benefit. This proven approach effectively increases income and reduces poverty while promoting self-esteem and independence.