All job seekers are eligible to use the Center’s self-directed services for their job search needs. Additional services and training are available to those who have lost their jobs due to the economy, company downsizing, or layoff. Using a structured, yet individualized process, the Employment Connection Center in Cleveland, Ohio, provides much-needed support services developed specifically for people in transition.

NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION FOR CORE SERVICES ENROLLMENT:

• Driver's License or State ID AND
  
• Social Security Card AND
  
• Proof of Citizenship and Date/Place of Birth (Birth Certificate, Unexpired Passport, Resident Alien Card, ISS1 or I151 Form, or Naturalization papers) AND
  
• Selective Service Enrollment Card or Verification (for males born after December 31, 1959) AND

NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES ENROLLMENT:

THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW IS DIVIDED BASED ON ELIGIBILITY CATEGORIES. PLEASE BRING THE DOCUMENTS FOR THE CATEGORY YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Required by ALL applicants

• Proof of address (postmarked mail or utility bill [dated in past 30 days] with name and address) AND
  
• Veteran status - DD-214 form or Discharge Certificate

For Adults who are not laid off or displaced homemakers (age 18 and older)

• Proof of income for last 6 months from self AND
  
• Spouse AND
  
• Blood relative living in household 18 years of age and older AND
  
• Parole release papers (if applicable)

For Laid Off Workers
• Lay off letter printed on company letterhead or any other document proving lay off such as newspaper article, company bulletin, severance agreement AND
  
• Last three pay stubs from your company AND
  
• Unemployment benefits documentation:
  
• White Book AND
  
• Notification of Benefit Rights letter (shows benefit amount) AND
  
• Determination of Benefits letter (states whether claim is allowed or disallowed)
  Note: Your most recent check stub from your Unemployment Insurance payment can be used to substitute for one or both letters.

For Displaced Homemakers
Choose one of the following based on your circumstances:
• Divorce Papers OR separation papers OR
  
• Spouse's death certificate OR
  
• Spouse's letter of lay off AND
  
• If Spouse was laid off, spouse's unemployment benefits documentation:
  
• White Book AND
  
• Notification of Benefit Rights letter (shows benefit amount) AND
  
• Determination of Benefits letter (states whether claim is allowed or disallowed)
  Note: A check stub from unemployment check is necessary if you are unable to find the two letters listed above.
  
• Last three paycheck stubs from part-time employment (if applicable) AND
  
• Letter from spouse verifying you do not work or worked part time and were supported by spouse's income prior to lay off.