This program provides employment services to people who are blind or visually impaired. The goal is to place them into jobs that are compatible with their interests and abilities. Services could also include direct training at the job site and help with issues that have an impact on the job. This includes issues such as transportation, housing and referrals to local resources.

Please see the website for all services.

This is a job placement assistance program for the disabled and disadvantaged. Direct Placement service provides

• career counseling
• job development
• job skill training
• short-term job coaching

Please call for more information.

This is a shelter for pregnant women over the age of 18 with no other children in their care. The house can accommodate one woman with a child under five in certain cases.

Education and job training are provided so the women can get a GED or college diploma. They will develop specific job seeking skills so they will be more self sufficient. Each woman stays an average of six to eight months after her baby is born.

Office Hours are Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm. The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day.

http://www.divinemercyhouse.org

We help people with disabilities (physical and/or mental) achieve their employment goal and we help them feel more independent.

Dress for Success provides women help in finding a job or career. Dress for Success provides women's suits for job interviews. Each client who finds a job may get up to a week's worth of outfits to wear at her new job.

Case workers can help job seekers with employment. They will assess the client for all needs and work with him or her for the best plan of action.

Services include:

• Incentive payments for job-related purchases
• Match applicants to available jobs
• Referrals to other emergency services
• Removal of potential employment barriers
• Resumé and job application assistance
• Same day 1-on-1 employment coaching
• Training and retraining opportunities
• Weekly job readiness workshops and networking

Locations of service:
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/index.aspx?nid=281

ECHO provides counsel with the Emergency Resources Program. Staff works with each individual to build a case plan. Direct services include:

• Budget counseling
• Clothing
• Food
• Furniture
• Household items
• Job referrals

Please contact for more information.

Opportunity Place Inc. helps families who are homeless. They offer a range of services and resources to those in need. They assist with job training and those seeking employment. Please call or visit website for more information.