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HAVRE AREA WORKFORCE SYSTEM 

RESOURCE GUIDE

AGENCY PARTNERS

This resource guide provides a very short description of the centers, associate offices and partners in the Havre Area Workforce System.  Please call the individual agencies for a more complete description of their eligibility requirements and services.  

Any agency can be reached by calling JobLINC toll-free: 1-866-288-9642

 

Adult Basic Literacy Education Program

2229 Fifth Avenue, Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-6743
Toll-Free: (800) 640-6743
Website: hrdc4.org
Contact: Kathy Lundman

The Adult Basic Literacy Education Program serves all adult learners 16 and over who are interested in improving their literacy skills whether it be for advancement in their present employment, securing initial employment, acquiring a high school diploma or it's equivalency, or improve their general life skills that would assist them in improving their overall quality of life.  Services are also available for adult learners with no or limited English proficiency skills.  Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Other times arranged on request.

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District IV HRDC

2229 Fifth Avenue, Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-6743
Toll-Free: (800) 640-6743
Website: hrdc4.org
 

A Community Action Agency, HRDC provides services to low income families and individuals in Hill, Blaine, and Liberty counties.

Employment and Training Services include assessment, case management, career and academic counseling, drop out prevention, work experience, mentoring, occupational skills training, basic skills training, supportive services, job search, and job placement to youth and adults. 

Northern Montana Child Development Center (Head Start and Early Head Start) are no-cost infant, toddler, preschool child and family development programs designed to maximize the strengths and unique experiences of each child and family.

Child Care Link Resource and Referral program links parents and childcare providers, and administers childcare scholarship programs for low-income families.

Family Partnership program is an intensive, in-home crisis intervention and family education program.

Energy and Weatherization programs are designed to help recipients conserve energy and cut down on their fuel costs.

Domestic Abuse program provides alternatives for people who are living in violent home situations.  Emergency shelter, victim advocacy, community education, support groups, and a 24-hour crisis line are available.

Housing Assistance administers Section 8, low-income, and transitional housing programs.

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Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)

Montana State University - Northern
PO Box 7751, Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-4142 ext.4142
Toll-Free: (800) 662-6132
Website: www.msun.edu/grants/eoc/

Funded by a Title IV grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education. For adults 19 and older, who are low income and/or whose parent (s) have not completed a four-year college degree. Provides information on and assistance with colleges, financial information, career exploration and more.

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Experience Works

222 12th Avenue, Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-5464
Contact: Essie St. Dennis
Website: www.experienceworks.org

Experience Works, Inc., formerly Green Thumb, Inc., is a national, non-profit organization aimed at helping job seekers 55 years and older.  Experience Works has several options to help participants in their search for employment: community service training, on-the-job training, classroom training, and job search skill training.  The goal of the organization is to help the older worker get back into the workforce, help them to realize their potential for performing meaningful work, and to raise their standard of living.

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Havre Job Service Workforce Center

160 First Avenue, Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-5847  
Fax: (406) 265-1386
Toll Free: (866) 288-9642
Job Information Line: (406) 265-1587
Job Service Website: wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/havre
Electronic Job Board: jobs.mt.gov

Havre Job Service Workforce Center offers many employment and referral services at no cost.  It serves the Hill, Blaine, Chouteau counties for job placement and employer services - and Hill, Blaine and Liberty counties for training programs.

Job Placement

Job Seekers - Can receive counseling, labor market information, job search assistance on a local, state & national level and skill testing.  

Employers - Can list job openings and receive assistance in employee recruitment and placement.

Resource Areas

Job Seekers - Employment related Internet access, Montana Career Information System, books, videos, Win Way Resume Writer and other related programs for resumes and cover letters, job seeking assistance, career topics, job hunting computer, brochures on many topics and Labor Market Information. 

Employers - Variety of books, newsletters & pamphlets on Human Resource and Employment.

Veterans Services

Veterans receive priority service in job placement and other veteran issues.

Job Training Programs

These programs require special qualifications:    

Workforce Investment Act Title I B - WIA Adult 

Dislocated Workers Assistance - WIA Dislocated

Trade Adjustment Assistance/Trade Readjustment Allowance - TAA/TRA

Work Readiness Component - WoRC

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Job Corps

201 Main Street, Wolf Point, MT 59201
Phone: (406) 653-6329
Fax: (406) 653-1196
Toll Free: (800) 544-5627
Contact: Cheri Reed
Website: http://jobcorps.doleta.gov
At Havre Job Service Workforce Center second Wednesday of each month @ 1 pm.
(Please call to confirm appointment time)

This U.S. Department of Labor program offers free hands-on career training and education completion for young adults ages 16-24 years old, which is available at several Job Corps Campuses in the region.  Services include career training in over 30 fields, GED or high school diploma completion, a college program, driver's education, room and board, medical and dental coverage, as well as placement services. 

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Office of Public Assistance

Hill County: 48 Second Avenue Suite 200, Havre, MT 59501
        Phone: (406) 265-4348
Blaine County: 100 Chippewa Street West, Harlem, MT 59526
        Phone: (406) 353-4269
Chouteau County: 1020 13th Street, Ft. Benton, MT 59442
        Phone: (406) 622-5432
        Toll Free: (800) 644-5432

OPA is responsible for administering three federal public assistance programs; food stamps, Medicaid, and FAIM Cash Assistance (formerly AFDC).  OPA may provide funding for necessary supportive services provided all other available resources have been accessed.  Childcare assistance is available if needed to participate in employment or work readiness.  Transportation and other types of supportive services relating directly to employment may also be provided.

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Project Challenge: Work Again; AFL-CIO Dislocated Worker Program

PO Box 1565, Great Falls, MT 59403
Phone: (406) 265-5082 or (406) 761-8626
Toll Free: (866) 288-9642
Contact: Al Ekblad
E-Mail: aflciogfls@unions-america.com
Website: www.mtaflcio.org

A federally funded program designed to meet the employment and training needs of dislocated workers unemployed due to business closure or permanent layoff.  Services include job search, relocation assistance, skills assessment, resumes, academic courses and job retraining. 

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Regional Development Officer

Montana Department of Commerce
PO Box 311, Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 262-9579
Toll Free: (800) 823-6768
Contact: Randy Hanson
E-Mail: rahanson@mt.gov

The principal mission is to utilize available technical assistance and financial resources to assist businesses that create higher paying jobs for Montana citizens.

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Rural Employment Opportunities, Inc. (REO)

1824 10th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: (406) 761-1371
Cell: (406) 788-0421
Toll Free: (800) 823-6768
Contact: Sue Pate
E-Mail: suep@reomontana.org
Website: http://www.reomontana.org
At Havre Job Service Workforce Center by appointment

REO is a non-profit corporation, which operates programs and services aimed at assisting migrant and seasonal farm workers and dependents in preparing for permanent, full-time careers.  It is available at no cost for individuals who qualify.

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School to Career/Work

Havre Public Schools - Havre High School
900 - 19th Street, Havre, MT 59501
Contact: Jerry Vandersloot
Phone: (406) 265-6731

School To Career (STC) is intended to imbed career exploration and workplace skill practice in K-12 classrooms, through the venue of contextual teaching and learning.  The desired student outcome is to better prepare students for their career realities.  Havre Public Schools are actively engaged in the implementation of STC.  In the past year, our schools have made progress toward full integration of STC into our curricula.  STC is not a program, but a long-term initiative to make fundamental changes in education.

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Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

48 Second Avenue, Suite 202, Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-4945
Toll Free: (888) 528-2327
Website: www.bearpaw.org

Funded jointly by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Montana Department of Commerce and local financial institutions, the SBDC was established to assist small businesses in increasing their profits and to create jobs in the state of Montana.  The SBDC provides group training as well as free and confidential one-on-one business counseling.

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Vocational Rehabilitation

135 Third Avenue, Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-6933
Toll Free: (877) 296-1294
Contact: Kathleen Ryan
Website: www.dphhs.mt.gov/dsd/index.shtml

Montana Vocational Rehabilitation is designed to assist disabled individuals who have a substantial impediment to employment as they prepare for and enter the workforce.  Eligible individuals may receive services such as: evaluation services, career counseling and guidance services, medical and psychological services, training, rehabilitation technology services, job development and placement services, and other services necessary for the employment area. 

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Last updated: July 16, 2007

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