Section 121.174  Job Readiness Activity

a)         An individual who has not found employment and who needs to learn the necessary essentials to obtain and maintain employment may be referred to the Job Readiness activity.  The Job Readiness activity helps an individual gain necessary job-finding skills to help find and retain employment.   Job Readiness activities may be combined with other component activities, if determined appropriate.

b)         Participation Requirements

1)         Participation must be full-time unless a full-time program is not readily available or a part-time program is most appropriate based upon the individual's circumstances.

2)         The individual must attend all scheduled classes or sessions.  The individual must make satisfactory progress based upon the written policy of the Job Readiness Provider. 

3)         The individual must make a good faith effort to complete up to eight acceptable employer contacts in a 30-day period when required.

4)         The individual must respond to job referrals, accept suitable employment, and respond to call-in notices for interviews.

(Source:  Amended at 26 Ill. Reg. 13530, effective September 3, 2002)