Homecare Workers Training Center
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"The Homecare Workers Training Center gives members the educational tools they need to sharpen their skills and expand their careers."
–-Amanda Figueroa; Secretary-Treasurer
SEIU-ULTCW


SERVICES
The Homecare Workers Training Center is dedicated to helping homecare workers achieve their fullest potential.

We help homecare workers gain the skills they need in order to move up the career ladder, and to provide better care for their consumer.

If you are a homecare worker, you can enroll in our training program. As a part of the training, you will participate in job readiness workshops. Together, we will create a plan to help you achieve your goals. We will teach you what you need to know in order to get the job you want.


Job Searching in 3 steps

  1. Finding An Open Position:
    There are many places where you can find job listings:
    • The job registry at the Training Center/Local 6434
    • Internet (If you do not have internet access at home, visit your local library or the Training Center).
  2. Applying:
    Resume
    A resume is a list of your educational and professional experience. The resume lets the employer know who you are. Make sure to include your personal information, including name, address, and phone number. Include your work experience, starting with the most recent first. Do not forget to include duties, dates of employment, and location.
    Cover Letter
    Include a cover letter when sending a resume to an employer. The cover letter introduces you to the employer. Some examples of the information you can include in the letter are:
    • How you found out about the job opening
    • An explanation of your resume
    • An explanation of any special training that you have completed (including languages you speak)
  3. Interviewing:
    The interview gives you a chance to make a good impression on the employer. Prepare yourself for an interview by doing the following:
    • Find information about the company and the position
    • Dress professionally.
    • Show good manners.
    • Be prepared to answer questions including:
      • a) Why should we hire you?
        b) What is your greatest strength or greatest weakness?
        c) Describe a problem you faced recently and how you dealt with it.
    • Ask the employer questions, for example:
      • a) What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?
        b) What are the duties of the job?
        c) When should I expect to hear from you?

Multicultural
The Faces of the Folks We Serve:
    78% are women
    58% are minorities
    50% are foreign-born
    50% live below the poverty line
 
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