Employment Placement Training Courses (EPT)

We can tailor any program to fit the unique needs of your company or organization. If you would like to focus more attention on a certain area, our on-site consultants will work with you to create a training/consulting program that is specifically designed for your group. We can also deliver your training any time or place you want it.

Classes:

• Administrative Professionals
• Business Writing
• Customer Service & Call/Contact Center Service Representatives
• Employee Development
• Leadership & Supervisory Skills

Once participants have completed their training S.E.E.D.^© Technology Center’s employment program matches qualified participants with Columbia-area employers to place clients into jobs as soon as possible. The program offers benefits and free services to both employers and participants:

• Reduced turnover rates—Participants are typically loyal employees. Once hired, they are motivated to stay in their jobs in order to save money and build their work history.
• Strong work ethic—Employers find that participants have overcome many challenges and are motivated to work hard to support their families and new life.
• Work-force Diversity— Many participants come from countries around the world and are often multilingual. They bring a wide range of cultural experience to the work force.
• Legal Employment—In the case of participants who are refugees; they are employment authorized from the day they arrive in the U.S. They can provide all necessary documents to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.
• Tax credits—Employing participants may increase employers’ eligibility for tax credits.
• Support services—The EPT staff screen, match skills and prepare clients prior to referral to an employer. In addition, they provide follow-up support to both employer and employee to ensure a successful and lasting placement. EPT staff are available any time the employer or client has a question.

In addition to federal support, the S.E.E.D.^© Technology Center’s employment program enjoys a high level of community involvement, volunteer effort and contributions from state government and local businesses.

If your organization is interested in hiring a program participant please contact B. Alexander Ingram, acting Employment Program Coordinator, at (803) 667-4470 ext. 6452, or at president@seedtechcenter.com.