Local residents that lost work at a Joplin employer directly or indirectly due to the May 22nd tornado, or those have been unemployed long-term before the tornado, may qualify for a temporary job through the WIB and Career Center. The Missouri Disaster Recovery Jobs Program injected nearly $12 million in a grant to the WIB to put hundreds of jobless workers back to work to help rebuild Joplin. A handy one-page flyer outlining the program may be downloaded. Other important info is highlighted below. Those interested in temp jobs may visit the Career Center daily to make application. Special Open House sessions are planned twice daily at the Career Center at 730 S. Wall Ave. in downtown Joplin.
What
• Temporary jobs help bridge the gap until your employer re-opens or until you are able to find a different job if your employer can’t re-open
• Temporary jobs are in debris removal, restoration of public facilities, or humanitarian positions up to six months, or 1,040 hours, whichever is first
• Hours vary, but a 40-hour work week could include evenings or weekends, depending on the needs of the jobsite working to rebuild Joplin
• All temp jobs require program orientation, safety training, and worksite orientation prior to starting work
Where
• Tornado-damaged areas throughout the City of Joplin, Village of Duquesne, or nearby rural areas in Jasper or Newton Counties
When
• Applications and screening underway now through Missouri Career Center and WIB
• Jobs are underway now through May 2012
Why
• Temporary work to help those without jobs to fill gaps in their family income
• Jobs aimed at rebuilding Joplin to be better than ever
• Help retain workers to the region to be available for work as businesses re-open
How
• Apply in person, bring your Drivers License (or other state-issued ID), and fill out an Interest Application at theMissouri Career Center at 8th and Wall Avenue (across from Joplin Memorial Hall)
• WIB & Career Center will verify work history and eligibility to participate