Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Path to Employment
The Lawrence Workforce Center connects career seekers with employers. Whether you’re looking for your first job or looking to change careers, the Lawrence Workforce Center can help you on your career journey. The staff of the Lawrence Workforce Center will work with you to develop a unique
career development plan. Benefits you receive from the Lawrence Workforce Center:
Work with experts who will guide your career exploration process. Gain access to the Internet, telephones, fax machines and career information to aid in your job search. Receive one-on-one assistance with your job search needs, including improving your resume writing and interview skills. Research labor market information to target your job search. Strengthen and expand your skills through occupational skills training. Learn more about Veteran’s Services programs. Learn more about services for job seekers and workers who are disabled. Learn more about programs in your area designed specifically to enhance youth success in education and employment. Research job openings online using our links to area employers and other online resources. Business Services
Want to increase your bottom line quickly and easily? The Lawrence Workforce Center will increase your efficiency and productivity by helping you recruit, hire, train, and retain quality employees. With the support of various grants, the Lawrence Workforce Center is able to offer our human resource services at little or no cost. How much time and effort goes into buying a copy machine? How much time and effort goes into hiring an employee? One of the most challenging decisions a manager has to make is hiring the right people. One wrong decision can result in thousands of dollars of lost revenue, wasted time, lower productivity, poor sales, bad morale, etc. Let the Lawrence Workforce Center help by offering customized Human Resource solutions to meet your unique Human Resource needs. Benefits you receive from the Lawrence Workforce Center:
Rely on trained workforce professionals to do your recruiting and screening for you, saving you time and money. Increase interviewing and hiring success by utilizing up-to-date and proven interviewing techniques and strategies. Leverage resources by brokering with business experts who offer training for your employees customized to your business needs. Procure services from staff with experience in workplace disability and veteran’s issues. Learn more about bonding, tax credits and other financial incentives your business may qualify for. Receive caring, compassionate and professional assistance with layoffs or even strategy development on how to avoid layoffs. Have access to an Employer Center with phone, fax, internet, interviewing space and other human resource tools. The Lawrence Workforce Center complies with:
Equal Opportunity is the Law: [§ 37.29]. It is against the law for this recipient of federal financial assistance to discriminate on the following basis: against any individual in the United States, on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, belief or genetic information and; against any beneficiary of programs financially assisted under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1988 (WIA), on the basis of the beneficiary’s Citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or his or her participation in any WIA Title I-financially assisted program or activity. The recipient must not discriminate in any of the following areas: deciding who will be admitted, or have access, to any WIA Title I-financially assisted program or activity; providing opportunities in, or treating any person with regard to, such a program or activity; or making employment decisions in the administration of, or in connection with, such a program or activity. NOTICE: If you require accommodation to apply for federal financial assistance provided by WIA, please contact us and tell us what accommodation you require. Call the Workforce Center near you or email the Administrative Office of Heartland Works, Inc. LOCAL AREA II Designated Equal Opportunity Officer
Ms. Sharon Beyer, Senior Operations Director
Heartland Works, Inc.
5020 SW 28 th St., Suite 100
Topeka, KS 66614 -2348
Voice 784-234-0500 TDD: # 800-766-3777
Fax: 785-234-0552
[email protected]
