Employment Services
Immigrant & Refugee and Employment Creation programsService Description:
Employment Core Services for Immigrants and Refugees. This program is designed to provide employment preparation and counseling to low-income and at-risk immigrants and refugees to help them achieve self-reliance, greater self-sufficiency and increased financial security. The program staff members effectively track the attainment of successful outcomes, and guide and monitor client progression through the removal of barriers to finding and keeping employment. Job preparation, acculturation, job retention and maintenance are the services used in measuring attainment of outcomes and gear clients towards the achievement of self-reliance. CFS has been serving the immigrant and refugee population since 1983.
The Employment Creation program is designed to assist low-income persons, immigrants and refugees to become self-employed in their own business. The program provides specialized training in the area of small business creation and entrepreneurship, as well as linkage to mentorship and available resources. Services include: entrepreneurial assessment, English language classes, self-employment workshops, developing business plans, individual business counseling, business management, resources and referrals, and business support services. The program began in July 2007.
Eligibility:
Individuals 16 years old to adults, low-income persons, immigrants and refugees who meet the prescribed requirements such as income, residency status and geographic origins will be eligible for services.
Fees:
There are no fees.
Funders:
Funds for this program are received from: Office of Community Service, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, State of Hawaii; U.S. Department of Labor.
Your Rights:
As a participant in a Child and Family Service program you have the following rights:
- The right to a humane service environment
- The right to services free from unlawful discrimination
- The right to be involved in your own service planning
- The right to confidentiality except when otherwise mandated by law
- The right to services which are least restrictive and most convenient
- The right to file a complaint if these rights are infringed
- Increase economic and social self-sufficiency
- Improve ability to obtain and maintain gainful employment or a business
- Identify and help to reduce acculturation barriers
- Participate in employment preparation and job development
- Improve the English language capabilities of limited- or non-English speaking individuals
Oahu
200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Bldg. B
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Phone: (808) 543-8447
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
