People Ready

Services:

  • Temporary Job Services
  • Limited Transportation – depends on distance
  • Temporary hires

Contact Info:

  • Address: 1411 N. Valley Mills Dr. Suite B, Waco, TX 76710
  • Hours: 6am – 3pm
  • Phone: (254) 751-0400
  • Email: 1197-br@peopleready.com

**DUE TO COVID, HOURS ARE DIFFERENT, PLEASE CALL REGARDING SERVICES

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EOAC

Services

  • Case Management – meetings to assist in education and employment search

Requirements:

  • Must enroll in case management program to receive assistance

Contact Info:

  • Address: 500 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
  • Phone: (245) 753-0331, ext 260, ask for a Case Manager in Community Services

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Caritas Of Waco

Services

    • Case Management – assist in continuing education, GED services, and employment search

Requirements:

  • To receive services from Caritas, please a picture identification card, proof of current address, any information on every household member (if the household member is over 18, you need to bring a picture identification card as well).
  • You will be given a number to see an interviewer who will then explain our services.
  • In the interview you will be registered with system and given a Caritas ID card

Contact Info:

  • 300 South 15th Street, Waco, TX 76701
  • (254) 753-4593

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Job Link

Services:

  • Employment search assistance
  • Website for Job Link listings: joblinktx.com

Requirements:

  • Apply onsite or online

Contact Info: 

  • Location: 510 N. Valley Mills Dr. Suite 306 (Triangle Tower)
  • Phone: (254) 399-9675

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Communities in Schools

Services:

    • Job search assistance
    • Resume writing
    • Interview skills training
    • GED classes
    • Tutoring/mentoring
    • Open computer lab
    • Subsidized work experience opportunities
    • College and scholarship information

Requirements:

  • Please bring a photo ID
  • Proof of current address
  • Any information on on every household member (if member is over 18, you need to bring a photo ID card as well).

Contact Information: 

  • Address: 300 S. 15th St. Waco, TX 76701
  • Phone: (254) 753-4593

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Christian Men’s Job Corps

Services:

    • Computer skills
    • Resume writing
    • Dressing for success
    • Interview skills
    • Goal-setting
    • Money management
    • Job coaching from professionals
    • Referrals to hiring agencies

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must complete an application

Contact Info:

  • Address: 1226 Washington Ave, Waco, TX
  • Phone: (254) 855-4823

**PLEASE CALL REGARDING CAPACITY AND OPERATIONS DUE TO COVID-19

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Christian Women’s Job Corps

Services:

    • Bible Study
    • Computer skills
    • Job readiness
    • Resume and application writing
    • Interview skills
    • Money management
    • Healthy relationships
    • Day and night class for GED test preparation.

Contact Info:

  • Location Address: 500 Webster Ave., Waco, TX office location within FBC Waco
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 20432, Waco, TX 76702
  • Phone: 254-757-0416
  • Website: https://cwjcwaco.org/, application online
  • Email: info@cwjcwaco.org

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Mission Waco – MPowerment

  • Services:
    • Job readiness and job search skills
    • Computer skills
    • Budgeting
    • Resume building and Interview Skills
    • Transitional work experience
    • Goal setting
    • Apply in person at the Myers Center, Monday – Friday from 1pm to 4pm
  • Contact Info:
    • 1226 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701
    • Phone: 254-296-9866, ext. 311

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Waco Job Connection Center – HOT Goodwill Industries

Services:

  • Resume writing and Interview Skills training
  • Job search assistance
  • Employer expectations
  • Career exploration
  • Job retention skills
  • Basic computer skills (typing tutorials, email set ups and training, Microsoft Office classes, internet)
  • Budgeting and personal finance

Contact Info

  • Location: 1700 S. New Road, Waco, TX
  • Phone: (254) 753-7337

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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: (254) 296-5260
    • Main Switchboard: (254) 296-5312
  • Website: https://www.hotworkforce.com/

**DUE TO COVID-19, MOST SERVICES ARE BEING PROVIDED VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION.**

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Express Employment Professionals

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) 776-3300

Website: https://www.expresspros.com/wacotx

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If you find any of this information is incorrect, please email LoveOthers@tricitiesministries.org

Updated and Verified on 10/3/2020