
WORKFORCE READINESS
The IAC works with clients who have achieved citizenship to become economically self-sufficient and contributing members of the Greater New Bedford workforce. In a first of its kind partnership with Mass Hire Greater New Bedford Career Center, the IAC works with clients to provide job readiness skills such as:
Building computer proficiency, including software training
Creating a resumé
Researching employment opportunities
Applying for jobs
Interviewing skills
Continued language skills to include listening, elocution, grammar, reading, writing
Interpersonal skills in the workplace
Financial literacy
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level?
or
Are you a business or organization looking to help employees reach the next level?
If you said, “Yes!” then our Workforce Readiness modules are for you. Take a look at our upcoming class sessions or contact us to receive more information.
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Newly Naturalized Citizens Vote in New Bedford Despite Confusion from Federal Agency
By Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — Not even confusion over the location of his polling place could dampen Adilson Cabral’s excitement on Tuesday.
Cabral, who came to the United States over 18 years ago from Cabo Verde, was voting in his first U.S. election after becoming a naturalized citizen in September.
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