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JOBS FIRST EMPLOYMENT DIVISION
Our division oversees the Jobs First Employment Services (JFES) program, which helps people gain new job skills and find a job. The participants are people receiving Temporary Family Assistance who are referred to the program. They may qualify for a range of services, including job search help, adult basic education, GED preparation, English for speakers of other languages, on-the-job training, and occupational skills training.
How to Apply
The Jobs First Employment Services (JFES) program helps many of the people who are getting Temporary Family Assistance (TFA). You can apply for TFA by clicking on the link below. If the Department of Social Services decides you should get TFA, they will sign you up for the JFES program unless you can't work because of medical or other reasons.
PROGRAM SERVICES AND RESOURCES
Employment Services
We'll help you find a job and grow in it.
Support Services
Get the help you need, such as a child care subsidy and transportation assistance.
Benefits to employers
Earn federal tax credits for hiring specific types of candidates.
TESTIMONIES AND PROGRAM REPORT
Hear how Kimia, Naomi, Chris, Julie Ann, and Ashley got the help they needed to achieve their goals and find good jobs.