Self Sufficiency Programs
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Vocational Training (VT) Application Packet
Section A
Case manager is to highlight or check the
forms that are needed from the client
Complete the Vocational Training Request section (sections B-C).
Complete the JOBS My Self-Assessment Form (DHS 7823B) (see link below)
to be included with VT packet.
Complete the Labor Market Research Worksheet (Section D).
Complete the Budget Information Worksheet (DHS 7788G) (see link below) Optional.
Read the JOBS Vocational Training Guidelines (DHS 7789D) (see link below) Optional.
Submit your completed packet to your case manager. Your case manager
will schedule you for a vocational training staffing appointment.
Attend your vocational training staffing appointment (if you do not attend this
staffing, this activity may not be approved). Please come prepared to discuss
daycare, transportation and other costs as needed to complete your training
as approved by a manager.
Attach this checklist to the front of your vocational training application packet
Links to forms:
JOBS My Self-Assessment Form (DHS 7823B)
Budget Information Worksheet (DHS 7788G)
JOBS Vocational Training Guidelines (DHS 7789D)
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Section B Vocational Training Request Form
Phone
number:
Worker:
Name:
Social Security number:
Complete this section if you are asking to participate in a vocational training plan. Answer each
question and attach other information if needed.
1. Training requested:
2. Dates of training:
3. School or agency giving the training:
4. How long will it take you to finish the training?
5. Tell us about your skills, prior work history and interests that will help you with this training:
6. Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?
crime(s) and explain what happened.
Yes
No
If yes, please give dates,
Two areas that must be carefully planned are your childcare and transportation.
7. My childcare plan while I attend this vocation training is:
8. My transportation plan to attend this vocation training is:
9. Will you be requesting JOBS support services to help pay for childcare or transportation
to attend this vocational training?
Yes
No
if no, you do not need to
complete the Budget Information Worksheet (DHS 7788G).
Client signature
Name:
Date
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Section C To be completed by the district VT staffing committee
Support service description
(please list services separately,
as approved by a manager)
Monthly cost
of service
Number of
months in
training
Total cost
of support
services needed
Daycare
$0.00
Transportation
$0.00
Other:
$0.00
Other:
$0.00
Other:
$0.00
Other:
$0.00
Decision (choose one):
Approved
Denied
Deferred (more information needed)
Date Notice of Decision given to client:
Decision date:
Anticipated start date:
Anticipated end date:
Reason for denial/other comments:
Signatures of committee members
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
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Section D Labor market research worksheet
If you are thinking about investing your time and money in training, it is important you learn as much as you
can about the job you’re considering. The information you will learn while completing this worksheet will
help you make a good decision. There are many resources available to help people thinking about going to
school for a specific job. These resources will help you learn more about the job you’re considering before
you enter the training program.
Please provide printed copies of information
Title of job:
1. What would the usual starting wages be for this job in the county and surrounding area?
2. What are the minimum qualifications for entering this job field?
3. What type of schooling/training (and how long) is needed to do this job?
4. Which of the following best describes the job outlook for this occupation?
Grows much faster than average
Grows faster than average
Grows about as fast as average
Grows more slowly than average
Little or no change
Decline
5. Number of positions that are open locally?
Resources that can be accessed from any computer:
Oregon Labor Market Information System - http://www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/OlmisZine
Occupational Outlook Handbook - http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
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