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Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be a SNAP recipient, authorized to work in the US, and able
to work upon completion of your educational program. Please complete the STEP Interest Form. We will contact you shortly and include information about how to take your first
steps to prepare for STEP.
You must also have an LBCC student ID number (X or 9 number). If you have not yet
applied to be a student, apply now and select "Option 1" to get started.
Important: TANF recipients are not eligible for enrollment in STEP. However, if you are nearing
the end of your TANF enrollment, please complete the STEP Interest Form so we can explore your post-TANF options.
Student Onboarding Process
- Complete our interest form to be placed on our list to be called when a space is available.
If you don't have a readily accessible email address, please create a new one (available
for free and quick to set up on sites like Gmail or Yahoo). Email will be an important part of the enrollment process both for STEP and for
LBCC.
- We will email you a questionnaire when it’s close to time to get started. Please make
sure to complete this questionnaire as soon as possible when you receive it. This
is how we ensure that everyone on our list is still interested in joining STEP and
it helps us to get folks enrolled more quickly.
- You will receive an email inviting you to schedule your STEP orientation. Follow up
as soon as possible; spaces are limited.
- Attend orientation and complete the enrollment form.
- Meet with your coach and get started on your goals!
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No, it is free to enroll in STEP. However, there are costs associated with enrollment
at LBCC. Your STEP Coach with work with you to navigate potential funding sources. |
No, you must still apply for admission to LBCC and register for classes. |
Yes, many classes are offered virtually or online. Additionally, you have access to
public transportation, and STEP participants have access to assistance for transportation
for training and education-related purposes. |
Yes, STEP can assist you with the cost of GED and English language classes and testing.
STEP Coaches can assist you with short-term training as you prepare to enter your
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You can use LBCC's Career Coach for guidance. Additionally, LBCC's First Resort can assist you with determining areas of focus.
Databases like Quality Info and the Occupational Outlook Handbook use data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Oregon Employment Department to
provide the latest information about jobs that might interest you before you apply.
Once you select an occupation, you can read about what career professionals do on
the job, how to become qualified, and what the growth potential and wage range for
that job is in your area.
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STEP can assist you with some of the cost of tuition, plus help you with finding and
applying for additional grant and scholarship funding. The program can also assist
with costs associated with books and supplies, specific program needs, and transportation
assistance.
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STEP offers assistance with building a resume and preparing materials for job applications.
Most jobs require an online application, resume, and cover letter. Your STEP Coach
can also help prepare you for interviews.
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Yes, complete or update an iMatchSkills profile. Also register for the National Career readiness Certificate (NCRC).
iMatchSkills matches current, local job openings to the profile you create so that
you can find job listings that correspond to your skills, experience, and interest.
An iMatchSkills account is the first step to enrolling in STEP as well as registering
for workshops for job seekers (including the NCRC) at your local Worksource Oregon
office.
If you already have an account, log in with your username and password and make sure
that your information is current. If not, click on “Create an Account” and follow
the instructions. Once you have created a profile and logged in, you can study for
the NCRC by clicking the link that says “Work-Related Skills Review” under the Resources
and Services heading.
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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual
orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons
with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program
information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should
contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s
TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal
Relay Service at 800-877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can also be obtained from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992 or by writing
a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address,
telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in
sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about
the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation.
The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
- fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or
- email: Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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