Employment Services
Many licensed professional immigrants arrive in the United States unable to pursue their vocations because of education and licensing requirements. It is a challenge to encourage a client to accept a position at a lower level than their training would indicate. To assist clients toward a successful job search, a staff member has received training from the Anaheim One Stop Center and the State Economic Development Department (EDD) in job search techniques. In that collaboration, clients are assisted with resumes, culturally appropriate interview techniques and job leads. Our staff member is available to accompany the client to EDD and to the Anaheim One Stop Center.
Services We Offer:
- Assistance with resumes
- Job placement services
- Computer lab & resource availability to conduct job searches
- Job placement for teens age 16-18
- Referral services including: senior citizens to proper jobs and clients to career/technical training programs
Tax Preparation Assistance
In 2011, through a partnership between Orange County United Way and Legal Aid Society of Orange County, we provide at no charge to the client, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program to our low-income client families who earn less than $58,000 household income for the year. We provide a facility whereby qualified clients can use our computers and printers to access this ICAN E-File program. We have on-site staff to assist in facilitating access to the online tax preparation and filing of tax returns. Many of our clients qualify for the EITC. They can obtain tax refunds of up to $5,666 (if they meet certain conditions) which is why it’s important to our service population.
Services We Offer:
- Free tax preparation for individuals and small businesses* under VITA
- Earned Income Credit
- Child Tax Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit
* Restrictions May Apply
