Workforce Development

In 1991, CODI was awarded its first contract by Atlantic County to provide job readiness and placement services to welfare recipients. The Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development and CODI have developed a strong working relationship which throughout the years has led to the placement, retention, upward mobility, and long term economic independence for countless individuals.

We are currently collocated at the Atlantic Cape May Career Centers in Atlantic City and Pleasantville providing services through the Early Employment Initiative (EEI). The EEI is designed to provide intensive short term job search/job placement services to TANF applicants in order to regain independence and self-sufficiency by obtaining and retaining employment and avoiding the receipt of cash assistance. The need for support services for the EEI participant to seek and obtain employment are assessed during the intake/orientation process. Assistance in securing child care, transportation, clothing etc. are provided depending on the needs of the customer. The program length is a minimum of 15 days and a maximum of 30 days.

Referrals and funding is through the Atlantic Cape May Career Centers.