CONNECT receives state and federal funding to provide employment services at no cost for individuals who are at least 18 years of age, and have the right to work in the United States.

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• Watch the orientation video
• Register for CONNECT services
• What documents should I bring?
  • Documents if you were laid off
  • Documents for Unemployment Insurance
  • Documents for Selective Service
  • Documents for veterans

Watch the orientation video

To register for CONNECT services:

• After watching the orientation video, fill out a CONNECT Application and Info Summary Form and bring them with you to the CONNECT Center. (These forms are also available at the CONNECT Job Seeker Center Front Desk.)
• Meet with a Registration staff member.  Appointments are available on a drop-in basis.  In this 20–25 minute meeting, staff will review each question on the forms and make copies of your right to work documents and any other documents needed to determine your eligibility for services.  
• Attend "Power Up Your Job Search." This one-hour workshop will give you an overview of the job search process, the services at CONNECT, and helpful tools to get the best results from your job search.
• Meet with a Career Advisor for a “Welcome Appointment” to discuss your individual job search needs and develop a customized job search plan. After this initial 45-minute appointment, you are welcome to meet with our Career Advisors as often as you like for help with your resume, cover letter, job search strategy, interview practice, etc. Appointments are available on a drop-in basis. 
• Receive your CONNECT membership badge! Use your badge to sign in each time you come to the CONNECT center for workshops and services.

What documents should I bring?

Current proof of your right to work in the U.S. (original unexpired documents).
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Some examples of documentation include:

• Drivers License and Social Security card or U.S. Passport
• Permanent Resident Card
• Employment Authorization containing photo

If these situations apply to you, you will also need to bring the following items:

Were you laid off from your job?

Please bring documentation of your last day worked:

• Letter on company letterhead indicating last day worked or
• EDD Notice of Unemployment Insurance claim filed

Are you eligible for Unemployment Insurance benefits?

• U.I. check stub showing balance or
• EDD Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award, exhaustion of benefits

Are you a male born after January 1, 1960?

• You may be asked to provide documentation of selective service registration.

Are you a veteran?

• Please bring documentation from Department of Defense such as DD-214.