Employment Services
People Ready
Services:
- Temporary Job Services
- Limited Transportation – depends on distance
- Temporary hires, day labor
Requirements
- MUST have phone.
- MUST be able to download the app called “Job Stack Worker” in order to register and begin work.
Contact Information:
- 1411 N. Valley Mills Dr. suite b, Waco, TX 76710, hours: 6am – 5pm
- Phone: (254)-751-0400
- Email: 1197-br@peopleready.com
- One offsite employee who speaks Spanish.
EOAC
Services:
- Case Management (meetings to assist in education and employment search)
Requirements:
- Must enroll in case management program to receive assistance
Contact Information:
- 500 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
- Phone: (254)-753-0331
Caritas Of Waco
Services:
- Case Management (meetings to assist in education and employment search)
Requirements:
- Must enroll in case management program to receive assistance
Contact Information:
- 500 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
- Phone: (254)-753-0331
Job Link
Services:
- Employment search assistance
- Website for Job Link listings: joblinktx.com
- Check their Facebook page as well for updates.
- Se habla Espanol
Requirements:
- Apply onsite or online
- If applying onsite, be sure to bring your photo I.D and Social Security card.
Contact Information:
- Location: 717 Jewell Dr. Waco, Texas 76712
Phone: (254)-399-9675
Communities in Schools
Services:
- Job search assistance, resume writing, building interviewing skills, tutoring/mentorship, subsidized work experience opportunities, and college and scholarship information
- **GED classes through MCC, open computer lab
- Currently not available due to Covid, check back at a later date
- Summer job placements
Requirements:
- Must be between 16 – 24 years of age
- Fill out an application
Contact Information:
- Location: 1001 Washington Ave., Waco, TX
- Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (call ahead prior to visit)
- Phone: (254)-753-6002, ex. 2022, Jillian Jones
Christian Men’s Job Corps
Services:
- Job readiness program that offers computer skills, resume writing, dressing for success, interviewing skills, goal-setting assistance, money management, and job coaching from professionals.
Requirements:
- Must be male and 18 years of age or older.
- No application, but will need to demonstrate commitment to the program and fill out a brief info card.
Contact Information:
- Location: “The Hangar” 417 S. 17th Waco, TX
- Phone: (254)-855-4823, Dan Worley
ail: info@cmjcwaco.net info@cmjcwaco.net
Christian Women’s Job Corps
Services:
- Services are FREE of charge
- Bible study, computer skills, job readiness, resume and application writing assistance, interviewing skills, money management, healthy relationships, day and night classes for GED test preparation.
- GLOW (Growth Learning Opportunities for Women) classes:
- Tuesdays/Thursdays 9am-12pm
- Mondays/Tuesdays 5:30pm-8pm
- Se habla Espanol
Requirements:
- Available to any women over age 18
- Background check required
Contact Information:
- Location: 500 Webster Ave., Waco, TX office located within FBC Waco
- Mailing Address: PO box 20432, Waco, TX 76702
- Phone: 254-757-0416
Mission Waco – MPowerment
Services:
- Job readiness and job search skills development, computer skills, budgeting, resume building and interviewing skills development, transitional work experience, goal setting
- Due to COVID they are only meeting with clients from My Brothers Keeper
Contact Information:
- Location: 1226 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701
- Phone: 254-296-9866, ext. 300
Waco Job Connection Center – HOT Goodwill Industries
Services:
- Resume writing and interviewing skills training, job search assistance, goal setting, employer expectations, career exploration, job retention skills, budgeting and personal finance education, GED preparation (Rise Program)
- Basic computer skills (typing tutorials, email set-ups and training, Microsoft Office classes, internet navigational skills)
- Accelerate Program: you would meet with a Success Coach to develop an Individualized Career and Financial Plan to help connect with the appropriate training and resources necessary to accomplish employment and financial goals.
- Veterans Operation Good Job
Requirements
- Must be 16 years or older
- Anyone seeking employment, advance their career, improve their computer skills, continue their education, connect with community resources, and/or advance their skills.
- You can submit an appointment request online: https://hotgoodwill.org/services/job-connections/
Contact Information:
- Location: 1700 S. New Road, Waco, TX
- Phone: (254)-753-7337, ext. 153
- Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pmnfo@htgoodwill.org
The Heart of Texas Workforce Commission
Services:
- Se habla Espanol
- Provides services to the following counties: Bosque, Hill, Limestone, Freestone, Falls, McLennan Counties
- Employment and Training Services for
- Unemployment Insurance Recipients, senior Texans (55 and older), for Individuals under National & Community Services Act, for Dislocated Workers due to Imports (TAA), for TANF Applicants & Recipients, for Food Stamp Recipients
- Provides information on how to pursue Unemployment Insurance Claims
- Access to Child Care information
- Info about local child care services, employer credits, and child care provider assistance
- Claims for Unpaid Wages (under the Texas Payday Law)
- Supplies a Wage Claim form (LL-1) to individuals who believe they have not been paid all wages earned. Document can be found and filed on the website.
- Access to Post-Secondary Career and Technology Training
- Provides info on training available from providers, including community colleges, technical schools and trade schools
- Provides referrals to Apprenticeship Programs
- Info on apprenticeship job training programs for occupations in the skilled trades and crafts.
- Access to Adult Education
- Provides information about and access to adult education opportunities in the area.
- Literacy Services
- Offers literacy services to ensure adults have the basic skills necessary for employment.
- Training for Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth
- Coordinates training for eligible individuals, including activities such as occupational skills training, on-the-job training, work experience, GED preparation, and support for child care and transportation.
- Employment & Training under the Workforce Investment Act (WIOA Program)
- Provides a variety of employment and training services to eligible adults and youths, ranging from self-service resources for job-ready applicants to extensive training and support.
- Other
- Please contact the workforce center for further details.
Requirements:
- Dependent on service. Please contact the office for more information.
Contact Information:
- Location: 1416 S NEW ROAD, WACO, TX 76711-1335
- Office: (254) 754-5421
- 1-866-982-9226
- Career Specialist number: 254-296-5260
- Can connect you with vocational rehabilitation services
- Main Switchboard: 254-296-5312
- Career Specialist number: 254-296-5260
- Website: https://www.hotworkforce.com/
** DUE TO COVID-19, MOST SERVICES ARE BEING PROVIDED VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. **
- Website: https://www.hotworkforce.com/
**DUE TO COVID-19, MOST SERVICES ARE BEING PROVIDED VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION.**
Express Employment Professionals Services:
Services:
- Employment search assistance
- Full time, part-time and temporary positions available
- Training resources on website
Requirements:
- Must apply to Express and interview
- Drug tests may be required
Contact Information:
- Location: 6321 Sanger, Waco, Texas 76710
- Phone: (254) 776-3300https://www.expresspros.com/wacotx
Website: https://www.expresspros.com/wacotx
Jack of All Trades
Services:
- Provides job placement services.
- No processing fee to employee.
Requirements:
- Must fill out application and conduct an interview, on site at Jack of All Trades
- Must bring two forms of ID and a resume (if you have one, not required).
Contact Info:
- 254-754-7997
- 2701 Franklin Ave. Waco, Texas 76710
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Updated and Verified 9/28/21