Employment services include job development, placement, follow-up, tribal employment rights, and work first as it applies to welfare reform and work search activities for TANF clients that qualify for AVCP EE&T program services. These services assist Tribal members in becoming self-sufficient. The benefits of self sufficiency include increased economic opportunities, enhanced self-worth and development of positive role models for children.
Job Development/Placement
Job Development activities are designed to facilitate and maximize the employment of suitability prepared program participants in employment situations through a systemic approach to the matching of employment opportunities with appropriately skilled clients.
AVCP Skills Bank
All Tribes Recommended To Participate
All Licensed, Certified or Skill Individuals Encouraged To Enroll
Benefits Tribal Members – Local Hire
Employment Opportunities In & Outside of Region
Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance
Local Hire – Indian Preference
Preserves & Protects the Tribes Right to Preferential Employment, Training & Business Opportunities In The Boundaries of the Tribes Jurisdiction
Outlines Affirmative Action Plans, Tribal Hiring Policies, Human Rights Laws, Equal Employment Opportunities Law & Other Employment Related Assistance
Work First
Consistent with Welfare Reform, AVCP joins State of Alaska and AVCP TANF program in following a “Work First” philosophy. Adopting the conceptual design of the “Job Search” process. AVCP seeks to move people from welfare to unsubsidized employment.
Work Search/Preparation
The term “Work Search” is used to refer to those services provided to, and required for all new TANF non-exempt applicants. The primary goal of Work Search is for participants to find paid employment. Work preparation activities and services include, but are not limited to: Job Readiness Training, Job Skills Training, Job Experience Placements, Etc.
Adult Work Experience
This type of work activity can be subsidized employment in the public sector or in the private non-profit agencies. The work situations are temporary and are not necessarily expected to result in unsubsidized employment for on a job, to develop occupational skills and good work habits, or to expose him/her to various occupational opportunities.
Supportive Services
Supportive Services provide assistance to individuals in overcoming personal or environmental handicaps, which inhibit their employability. Examples of areas in which program participants may need help are as follows: Transportation, Health-Medical, Dental, Employment/Education/Training Materials, Residential Support, Child Care Services, Work-related and other Supportive Services.
Association of Village Council Presidents
