b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HERETRAINING RESOURCES the skills and the confidence they need to launch or The City of Wilmington, New Castle County, andTech Impact ITWorksKnown as ITWorks, this isresume a career. ServiceSource offers an assistive the State have robust workforce developmenta training program that prepares young peopletechnology program, benefits and financial opportunities available to residents of the District.in Wilmington for entry-level IT careers. Duringcounseling, community integration services, Programs represent a wide variety of industriesthe free 16-week program, students spend theskills training, employment support, and more.and skill levels. Training resources range fromfirst 11 weeks learning about PC hardware,Job Corps Workforce Training ProgramThe vocational to IT, polytechnic to warehousing. Theretroubleshooting, IT networking, security, andvarious training programs offered by Job Corps are also continuing education and professionalmuch more to prepare for the Cisco IT Essentialsprovide individuals with free career training to development programs that provide opportunitiesand the CompTIA A+ certifications. Then, studentsgain the skills and tools needed to be successful. to educational degrees and credentials. Traininggain real-life, hands-on experience during aTraining areas include certified nursing assistant, programs are available for youth, persons withfive-week internship at a local corporation orculinary arts, facilities maintenance, and office disabilities, as well as those who are making careernonprofit. The ITWorks program is offeredadministrationall jobs in key industries in transitions. Continued efforts are being madetwice a yearSpring and Falland is bolsteredthe District. All programs are designed to help by workforce development officials to ensureby the support of over 100 volunteers.teach workplace relationship-building and work programs are marketed to residents and refinedWest End Neighborhood House (WENH) hasethics, communication, personal growth and to meet the evolving needs of employers. two employment training programs: Brightdevelopment, interpersonal skills, information Delaware Skills Center (DSC)The DelawareSpot Farms and th Environmental Job Trainingmanagement, multicultural awareness, career Skills Center is an adult vocational trainingProgram. The Environmental Job Training Programand personal planning, independent living, center, operating as part of the New Castleoffers employment opportunities in careerscontinuous learning, and problem solving.County Vocational Technical School District,that reduce environmental contaminationEmerging Enterprise CenterThis business that is committed to providing skills trainingand provide more sustainable futures for theincubator and accelerator is an initiative of New to unemployed or underemployed Delawarecommunity. In these free 4-week trainingCastle County Chamber of Commerce that offers residents to create a pathway to a rewardingprograms, Delaware residents can earn up to5000 sq. ft. of affordable office, conference and career. DSC attributes its longstanding success12 professional certifications, including OSHAco-working space, business training, mentorship, to its robust hands-on training approach and10, OSHA 40, and OSHA CSEcertifications thatand networking opportunities for those wanting workplace simulations. Courses are aligned withare applicable to many jobs and industries. to start or grow their small business. EEC offers both State and Federal licensing requirementsServiceSourceServiceSource Delaware offersbusiness growth workshops, annual summits that and DSC has many strong relationshipsa wide range of services designed to assistinclude panel discussions and keynote talks, pitch with business partners in the area.individuals with disabilities and others withcompetitions, storytelling events, and networking.significant barriers to employment to gain or regain A full list of programs available to residents and businesses of the Three Rivers Area is included in the Appendix.Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 33'