Instructions For Orientation
At the orientation session, you will complete the application, we will verify your eligibility for services and explain how the Job Start program works. A typical session will last about two and one-half hours. This page lists some tips to help the process go smoothly.
1. You must schedule an appointment. Orientation is held once a week; in order to make sure that everyone receives individual attention, we can offer only a limited number of openings. You must call (216) 391-0900 to reserve a space at the next available orientation.
2. Orientation begins promptly at 1:00 PM. We recommend that you arrive no later than 12:45. Allow plenty of time to bad weather, heavy traffic or public transportation delays. Clients arriving after 1 PM may be required to re-schedule for the following week.
3. Free parking is available on both sides of the fence and on both the east and west sides of the building. For more information, click this link.
4. Bring all the required documents. The Job Start program is funded through the City of Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Labor. We are required to verify certain information and collect the following documents. You must bring all the information requested below or your application cannot be processed:
A. Employer's termination notice on letterhead with employee's name
B. UC Determination of Benefits Rights letter with dislocation employer; either:
- UC 454 letter (obtain letter from Ohio Bureau Service office)
- Copy of Unemployment check or Unemployment check stub
C. Three recent pay stubs (last employer - with name listed)
D. Drivers License or State I.D.
E. Documentation to verify citizenship (one of below)
- Birth Certificate
- U.S. Passport
- DD214 Form (discharge paper from Service)
F. Verification of Selective Services Registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)
G. Address verification, in the form of one of the following (dated within last 30 days):
- A utility bill for current month
- Mail for current month with name, address and date
