Businesses, job seekers and youth alike benefit from our innovative employment and training services. We bring together leaders of the job market to provide resources that enhance the competitiveness of our local workforce.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
CSET provides workforce development services that assist local businesses to thrive, while training residents of all ages to find their path to good jobs. These services are funded by the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County (WIB), Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency, Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging, and others. CSET is the WIB's One-Stop Operator for the Employment Connection - a proud partner of America's Job Center of California Network - in Visalia and Porterville, with satellite services in Tulare.
Each location is equipped with a Resource Room including computers, printers, and internet access. Businesses attend specialized workshops to speak with job seekers who learn about employment opportunities. Youth gain work readiness and leadership skills, plan for college and careers, and gain valuable experiences through work-based learning.
For more information call the Employment Connection Hotline at (559) 713-5190 or visit our website at www.employmentconnect.org. Visit the Employment Connection Facebook page to view weekly webinars on job leads, virtual recruiting assistance, and more.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Next Step is a great program for CalWORKS recipients, offering needed support services to help build valuable work experiences and work readiness skills. View the video, featuring CSET's exceptional Next Step team, to learn more about the Next Step program in Tulare, Visalia, and Porterville.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Monday - Friday • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visalia Employment Connection
4025 W. Noble Avenue, Visalia
(559) 713-5000
Porterville Employment Connection
1063 W. Henderson Avenue, Porterville
(559) 788-1400
Tulare Employment Connection
304 E. Tulare Avenue, Tulare
(559) 684-1987
Dinuba Employment Connection
400 W. Tulare Avenue, Dinuba
(559) 591-5701
JOB SEEKER SERVICES
Resource Room Amenities
iHub Desk
Posted job leads
Daily newspaper
Free online courses (Alison)
Unemployment information
Internet access (for job seeking purposes)
Copier/fax machine (for job seeking purposes)
Basic Services
Veteran's assistance
Farm worker services
Youth services referrals
Job search assistance for individuals with disabilities
No-Cost Workshops
Successful job strategies
Resume/application writing
Student financial aid information
Introduction to Skills Gap Analysis
Job Squad
Fresh Start!
Interview skills
Basic computer skills
Labor market information
Career Coaching/Training Services
Mock interviews
Work experience
On-The-Job training
Job skills assessment
Individualized job search assistance
Individualized career guidance & planning
Scholarships for in-demand vocational career training
BUSINESS SERVICES
Our team of Business Services Professionals offer a full range of services at no-cost to employers that can save businesses time and money. Services range from recruitment to receiving Human Resource guidance on a variety of business resources and benefits including priority of service for veterans. We offer businesses:
Fidelity Bonding services
Human Resources Support
Work Opportunity Tax Credits
Employee Screening and Recruitment
Job postings and workforce pipeline development
Custom recruiting at weekly Job Squad workshops
Specialized rapid response services for laid-off workers
Access to Labor Market Trends, Statistics and Economic Data
On-The-Job Training Reimbursement of 50-75% for Qualified Businesses
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR VETERANS
On-site Veterans Services Advisor Herb Schneider provides a range of services to Veterans through the Tulare County Employment Connection.
Services include on-the-job training, vocational training, résumé and cover letter assistance, interviewing skills assistance, computer-based skill level assessment, and ongoing seminars to strengthen job search skills. Additional assistance may include referrals to other community agencies and resources as needed.
Veterans are Priority of Service qualified.
For more information contact Herb Schneider at (559) 713-5111.
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
CSET is dedicated to the development of the next generation of Tulare County residents and strives to develop programs that empower our local youth.
Through service learning projects, mentorships with community leaders, workforce training and college campus visits, CSET's Youth Development Department provides youth an opportunity to engage with their communities and dream of a better future for themselves.
Learn more about our various youth programs by clicking on the button below.
The Employment Connection is a project funded by the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County, an Equal Opportunity Employer Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
