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Employment Committee Chairperson is Rhonda McGrath

Employment Committee Members

2013 Objectives

Establish a referral process for transportation for employment purposes targeting persons with barriers, as measured by successful referrals to be completed by 12/21/13.


Prior to conducting the Comprehensive Community Assessment, network members identified the following priorities for Employment:

  • Basic Needs
  • Interview Preparation
  • Resumé Building
  • Job Training
  • Removal of Barriers
  • ID
  • Collaborating with Temp Agencies
  • Skill Building
  • Community College
  • Certifications






Within this field we recognize the needs of sub-populations including the following:

  • Chronic substance abuse
  • Elderly
  • Ex-offenders
  • Homeless
  • People with English as a second language
  • Persons with cognitive disabilities
  • Persons with HIV/AIDS
  • Persons with less than a high school degree / GED
  • Persons with physical disabilities
  • Severely mentally ill
  • Unaccompanied youth (under 18)
  • Undocumented immigrants
  • Veterans
  • Victims of domestic violence
  • GLBTQ (Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning)



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