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When will I get a job? There is no guarantee when you will get a job. But the more skills you have and the higher SkillBuster skill test you complete, the better chance you have of getting a job. Employers will contact you for an interview when your qualifications meet the position they have available.
What kind of jobs are available? There are a variety of jobs that employers are likely to have available: part time, full time, delivery, management, processing. The possibilities are endless. The types of jobs available will change depending on the needs of the participating companies.
What if I have a criminal history? You are still eligible for the WorkSmart program. Hiring you is up to the business.
How do I enroll? If you have a college degree or are currently a college student, you may register online at www.chattanoogaworksmart.com. All others must attend an enrollment meeting to hear information about the program and sign up.
Why should I do this? What advantage is WorkSmart for me? WorkSmart puts your qualifications in front of potentially thousands of employers. The Federal Government is giving financial incentives to businesses to hire people from the Renewal Communuity. Businesses make money by hiring you and will use Chattanooga WorkSmart FIRST when looking to fill a position.
Who are the employers? Businesses that are located in the Renewal Community. Businesses like UnumProvident, Kochs, Times Free Press, Benchmark Management, and ConAgra...just to name a few.
Why would employers want to hire me? The Federal government is giving financial incentives to businesses to hire people from the Renewal Community. Businesses make money by hiring you.
What are results from the Enrollment Tests being used for? The results of the Enrollment form will be used in different ways. One way is that it will be your resume potential employers will look at when filling a position. The information will also be used to put you on the correct training path if you want to improve your skills and help the program with some demographic information.
How will employers use my data and informtion? Employers will use an online database to search our pool of applicants.
How does it work? They will search by aspects that are pertinent to the position they are trying to fill. Your name and contact information will be withheld until the employer is interested enough to want to interview you. At this time, they will request your contact information and call you for an interview. Chattanooga WorkSmart Database will remember which employers asked for more information about you and do follow up questions to see your progress through the system.
Is there training involved? Only as much training as you want. If you do not have a college education, or even if you do, you can go through Skill Busters to improve you skills. Chattanooga WorkSmart is using WorkKeys, an ACT skill level test to demonstrate to employers what skills you have--even without the educational background. There is training for WorkKeys so you can improve your skill levels.
How do I get training? After attending an enrollment meeting and completing the forms, you will meet with a counselor to help you determine which training path is best for you. Some will need little training, and others will need more. The training is a self-paced and voluntary.
How do I know if employers are looking at me? You may call 3-1-1 to see how many employers have looked at your contact information.
How do I know if I get hired? The employer will call and conduct an interview with you and let you know whether or not you are hired.
What do I do if I move? Call 3-1-1 and let them know. Or you can email us at renewal@mail.chattanooga.gov with your new address.
What happens if I move out of the zone? Unfortunately, you would no longer be eligible to participate in the program. Chattanooga WorkSmart is for Renewal Community Zone residents only.
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