Computer Resource Center

     Located at the Neighborhood Network Center,

1600 Haskell Ave, Buildings 149-150.

• • High speed internet access. • Free E-mail accounts. • Microsoft XP. • Typing tutorials to improve keyboarding skills. • Typing tutorials to improve keyboarding skills.  • Educational based software programs for children. • Graphics programs for greeting cards. • Zoom Text programs for the visually impaired.

Hours:*

Monday 10:00am-6:00pm

Tuesday 10:30am-6:30pm

Wednesday 10:00am-6:00pm

Thursday 10:30am-6:30pm

Closed Friday, Saturday & Sunday

*Center hours vary for children.  Please call 785.842. 1533 or email clempa@ldcha.org for more information.

Woman’s Writing Workshop

If you have participated in the women’s writing workshop before then you will be excited to know we are starting back up.  But if this is your first time hearing about the workshop, PLEASE JOIN US for the fun and excitement of writing. BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME! For more information contact Resident Services at 785-842-1533. Childcare, transportation & snacks provided.

Resident Services Employment Center

 1600 Haskell Ave, Bld 187

Helping you get the skills you want. Providing a broad spectrum of programs and support services to residents of the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority. Resources • Employment services • Job search services • Child care needs • Education programs • Specialized services Employer Brochure

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

On-site education programs.  ESL and GED tutoring.

Vocational training sessions. 

Typing tutorials.  Computer classes.  Individual employment assessments.

JOB SEARCHING TOOLS

Internet-based employment searches. Job opportunities binder. Networking assistance.

ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYEES

Job survival strategies. Post-employment support.

REFERENCE LIBRARY

Resources for resume and cover letters, interviewing techniques, career guides, office skills and career development videos.

STAFF ASSISTANCE

LDCHA currently employs three full time staff

members to assist you with your employment and

training needs.

Employment Services Coordinator:

Deirdre Humphrey…………..dhumphrey@ldcha.org

On-site Employment Specialist:

Elyse Towey…………………etowey@ldcha.org

On-site Trainer:

Steven Mutz………………….smutz@ldcha.org

Additional Services:

• Counseling

• Assistance with transportation

• Telephone and fax available

• Health and wellness programs

• Childcare during Resident Services sponsored events

• A safe place to go