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Guaranteed-Interview Paths

Pre-commit an interview for candidates who finish a set skill-evidence path. Your opening appears at the finish line, in front of every resident working toward it, a self-selecting, pre-sorted pipeline.

Built from Skill-evidence paths that residents work toward inside Alex for Workforce

A pre-commitment, not a job board. Your opening appears at the finish line in front of everyone already working toward it, which is what makes the pipeline self-selecting.

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What an engagement covers

  • A pre-committed interview for candidates who finish a set skill-evidence path
  • Your opening placed at the finish line of that path, in front of every resident already working toward it

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Programs that fit this work

Add roles to your set and these rank to your own hiring. Eligibility is set by each program, not by us.

  • Wagner-Peyser Employment Services DWD Federal

    Free job matching, career services, and labor market resources for job seekers through WorkOne centers. Helps employers find workers and job seekers find jobs.

    Who qualifies: Universal access, ALL job seekers and employers, no requirements. Free.

  • On-the-Job Training (OJT) · WorkOne WorkOne Federal

    WorkOne reimburses employers up to 50% of a new employee's wage during a contracted training period. Minimum wage: $13.50/hr for adults, $11/hr for youth. WorkOne pre-screens and refers qualified candidates.

    Who qualifies: Participant must be WIOA Adult/Dislocated Worker eligible. Employer: public, nonprofit, or private sector. Must not show pattern of failing to retain OJT worker…

  • Youth Work Experience (WEX) · WorkOne WorkOne Federal

    Places youth ages 16-24 in employer worksites at ZERO cost to the employer. WorkOne pays all wages and workers' compensation. Youth attend weekly career workshops. Hamilton County contact: Dorothee Cooke.

    Who qualifies: Youth meeting WIOA Youth eligibility. In-School: 14-21. Out-of-School: 16-24. Must be low-income (ISY) or face barriers (OSY).

  • Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) DWD/IRS Federal

    Federal tax credit of $2,400 to $9,600 per qualified hire from targeted groups: veterans, TANF/SNAP recipients, ex-felons, vocational rehabilitation referrals, empowerment zone residents, and others.

    Who qualifies: Employer hires from targeted groups. 14 categories including: TANF recipients ($2,400), veterans ($2,400-$9,600), disabled veterans ($4,800-$9,600), ex-felons (…

  • Federal Bonding Program USDOL/DWD Federal

    Free fidelity bonds ($5,000-$25,000) for employers hiring individuals with barriers: ex-offenders, individuals in recovery, poor credit history, or dishonorable discharge. Covers first 6 months of employment.

    Who qualifies: At-risk individuals: ex-offenders, poor credit/bankruptcy, recovering substance abusers, dishonorable discharge, lacking work history, TANF recipients.

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