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counseling. One in five indicated need for financial counseling, which is unsurprising given the impact of <br />being laid -off. <br />The Orange County One -Stop Centers plan to develop individual assistance strategies around skill <br />updating, resume writing, interview preparation, and job search assistance. The One Stop Centers offer <br />workshops on personal financial management, and basic skills remediation. The Orange County One - <br />Stop Centers work very closely with Orange County community colleges, especially Coastline Collage and <br />Saddleback College, to provide participants quick access and referral to a community college. <br />San Joaquin County Employment and Economic Development Department <br />Individuals dislocated from public sector jobs (San Joaquin County, City of Stockton) generally had <br />higher education levels, such as college degrees and /or advanced training. This group is very interested <br />in returning to work immediately. So the primary focus will be on their transferable skills and finding <br />employment opportunities with employers that are currently in need of those skills. Service Delivery <br />may include direct referrals to employers and the strategic use of Supportive Services to eliminate <br />barriers to employment. In addition, On- the -lob Training contracts and Enterprise Zone benefits may be <br />used to help entice employers to hire these individuals. <br />A smaller percentage of these individuals will need additional training or services. These individuals may <br />qualify for training scholarships (Individual Referral) to enhance their skill levels or acquire a specific <br />certificate leading to increased employability. <br />The private sector dislocations were predominately from production and general laborer positions that <br />required relatively low education levels. A significant portion of those dislocated did not have a High <br />School diploma or GED. Although the majority did complete high school, they generally lacked strong <br />transferable skills and college degrees. Most of the private sector dislocated workers will need more <br />training to increase their employability. Training will include GED preparation, specific training in <br />alternative industries or jobs that can be acquired within a year. Supportive services to eliminate <br />barriers to employment will be more critical for this population. Work Experience and On- the -Job <br />Training contracts will also be used to increase their job specific skills in new job areas and to facilitate <br />their transition into the labor market. Enterprise Zone benefits can also be used to entice employers to <br />hire. <br />Although the education levels differed between the public and private sector groups, both groups <br />expressed a need and desire for: Labor Market Information; Employment workshops (exploring career <br />options, interviewing skills, applications & resumes, secrets to a successful job search, etc); and <br />Classroom and /or On- the -Job Training. <br />These services, coupled with appropriate counseling and the strategic use of supportive services, will be <br />the most effective way to reattach the dislocated workers to the job market. <br />South Bay Workforce Investment Board <br />The majority of survey respondents from Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have Bachelors and <br />Masters degrees. They were primarily held highly skilled, technical positions, such as Engineers. <br />Although they have the advanced skills, many will need certification upgrades to keep them competitive <br />in technological fields. <br />37 <br />