South Central
JobLINC
Resource Guide
AARP Foundation Senior Community Employment Program
3304 2nd Ave North
Department of Labor program providing temporary work experience for people age 55 and older whose incomes fall at or below the federal poverty line. Assigned to non-profit and public community agencies with a goal of obtaining employment outside the program. Call 252-6512 http://www.aarp.org/scsep/mt.html
Adult Education Center (Lincoln Center)
415 North 30th Street
School District #2 provides Adult Basic Education and the Nite Owls-Community Education throughout the year. Day and evening classes are available for GED, college, employment and career preparation. Nite Owls offers classes in computer skills and various other enrichment offerings. Education and career counseling available. Call 247-3710 or 247-3700 http://www.billings.k12.mt.us/comm/adultedhome.html
Big Sky Economic Development Authority (BSEDA)
222 North 32nd Street
BSEDA is a government entity created by Yellowstone County to coordinate and lead county-wide economic development efforts. The Business Development Division handles business recruitment and retention activities and provides assistance with government contracting, manufacturing, and small business development. The Community Development Division works with various groups to build the foundation for economic growth and a desirable quality of life supported by basic infrastructure, services, attractive cultural and recreational amenities. Call 256-6871 http://www.bigskyeda.org
Billings Job Service Workforce Center
2121 Rosebud Drive Stop B
This Center offers many employment and referral services at no cost. These include job matching, automated and direct postings about local, state and national jobs, employer advocacy, labor market information, employment counseling, resource room and adult job-training programs. Special services are featured such as job search workshops or employment preparation software programs. Call 652-3080 http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/billings
COR Enterprises/Career Guidance Center
200 South 24th Street/1220 Avenue C
Private non-profit organization offering vocational services that assist individuals with vocational barriers to obtain or maintain employment through developing job placement and training in the community. In-house training/employment provided for those unable to hold a job. Call 256-8160 or 248-9115 http://www.corenterprises.com
Custer National Forest
1310 Main Street
Department of Labor program providing temporary work for people age 55 and whose incomes fall at or below federal poverty line. Assigned to non-profit and community agencies with a goal of obtaining employment outside the program. Call 657-6200, Ext. 231 http://www.fs.fed.us
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
415 North 30th Street (in Lincoln Center)
EOC is a federally funded program designed to increase education opportunities for adults by (1) providing information regarding financial and academic assistance for post-secondary education; (2) assisting individuals in applying for admission to college or training. Call 247-3706
Head Start
615 North 19th
Head Start is a federally funded program for limited income families with preschool children in Billings and Lockwood. Services for children include preschool, medical and dental services, special education and parent education. All Head Start services are free for families meeting income guidelines. Call 245-7233 http://headstartmt.org
Housing Authority of Billings
2415 1st Avenue North
Local public non-profit organization that is federally funded to provide housing assistance to low-income families and individuals in the greater Billings community. The housing assistance programs include: Section 8 tenant-based, Section 8 project-based, Public Housing and HOME funded program. Call 245-6391
Human Resources Development Council
7 North 31st Street
District 7 HRDC provides services for low-income families in Big Horn, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass and Yellowstone counties. Services include childcare, housing, fuel assistance, home weatherization, employment and training programs for youth and adults, counseling services, micro business development loans, and Growth Through Art. Call 247-4732 http://www.HRDC7.org
Job Connection
1501 14th St. West, Ste 220
Job Connection is a private, non-profit corporation committed to connecting people with disabilities to employment and Community. Call 245-6323 http://www.jobconnection.org
Job Corps
2121 Rosebud Dr. Stop B
US Department of Labor program offering free hands-on career training and education completion for 16- to 24-year olds available at several Job Corps campuses in our region. Services include career training for over 30 fields, GED or high school diploma, a college program, driver's ed., meals, housing, medical, dental, and placement assistance. Call 259-2322 http://jobcorps.doleta.gov
Montana Center on Disabilities
1500 North 30th Street
A MSU-Billings affiliate dedicated to promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities of all ages into their communities. Services are model demonstration programs that have research and training components in conjunction with numerous university and community partners. Call 657-2312 http://www.msubillings.edu/mtcd
Montana Migrant Council
3318 3rd Avenue North
Private non-profit organization designed to improve the lives of farm workers and other rural poor. Services include a primary health care program for farm workers and vocational rehabilitation for eligible persons disabled from farm work. Citizenship and English classes taught. Call 248-3149 Website: Coming in September
MSU-Billings, College of Technology
3803 Central Avenue
An integral part of Montana State University-Billings, the College of Technology features a variety of one- and two-year programs focusing on intensive job skillstraining. Courses stress technical components and immediate hands-on applications. Many programs demonstrate 100% placement for graduates. Call 656-4445 http://www.msubillings.edu
Montana United Indian Association
207 North Broadway, Food Court Level
MUIA is a non-profit organization that provides classroom training, supportive services, GED and job developing. They work closely with the Native American Development Corporation in computer training. MUIA is an off-reservation Department of Labor program that serves Yellowstone and the surrounding counties. Call 247-5068
Northern Cheyenne TERO
P.O. Box 308 - Lame Deer
TERO is the regulatory authority of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe with regard to contracts entered into on the reservation. TERO handles long-term employment and day labor. Call (406) 477-6505
Office of Public Assistance (OPA)
111 North 31st Street in Billings
43 West 4th in Columbus
23 West 8th in Hardin
206 North Broadway in Red Lodge
The OPA administers the following programs: Cash assistance for families, Montana Medicaid, Childcare and Food Stamps. Each program has eligibility requirements such as income and resources. Offices are located in county seats.
Yellowstone County 256-6950
Big Horn County 665-8700
Carbon County 446-1302
Stillwater County 322-5331
Pam Lowe Enterprises
P.O.Box 1956
Pam Lowe Enterprises provides personal services to individuals and groups including: handling of estate property after the death of an individual; organizing and selling unwanted items; assisting elderly in moving to retirement or assisted living facilities, and house care and care of personal business for people gone for extended periods of time. Call 252-4056
Project Challenge: AFL-CIO Dislocated Worker Program
530 South 27th Street
A federally funded program designed to meet the employment and training needs of dislocated workers unemployed due to business closure or permanent layoff. All services are free and include job search, relocation assistance, skill assessment, resumes, academic courses and job retraining. Call 252-8513 http://www.mtaflcio.org
Rocky Mountain College
1511 Poly Dr.
Through the Outreach Division, RMC offers a number of programs, workshops and certificate opportunities to obtain and /or increase job skills.Call 657-1148 http://www.rocky.edu
Rural Employment Opportunities (REO)
1739 Grand Ave. Suite A
REO is a non-profit corporation, which operates programs and services aimed at assisting migrant and seasonal farm workers in preparing for permanent, full-time careers. It is available at no cost for individuals who qualify. Call 256-1140 http://www.reomontana.org/
Unemployment Insurance
Phone Center only Call 247-1000
Veterans Upward Bound (VUB)
1500 North 30th Street, Cisel Hall 109
The VUB provides free day and evening classes designed to upgrade college and computer skills. These classes are offered at the MSU-Billings campus. VUB also provides tuition assistance to veterans attending any tribal college in the state. There is also a free six-week summer program provided by the Veterans Math/Science Center. Veterans should call to see if they are eligible. Call 657-2075 http://vubmt.com/
Vocational Rehabilitation
2121 Rosebud Dr.
Montana Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) is designed to assist disabled individuals who have a substantial impediment to employment as they prepare for and enter employment. Eligible individuals may receive services financed by MVR including guidance, counseling, training, restoration, technology, job development, placement and other services. Call 248-4801 http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/dsd
YWCA Employment & Training Center
909 Wyoming Avenue
The YWCA assists qualified individuals in preparing for and securing employment. Services include career assessment, resume preparation, job referrals, and classes in Career Exploration, Self-Esteem, Interviewing, Job search Strategies, and Computer Familiarization. A computer lab and individualized computer tutoring are available as well. Call 252-6303
Other Important Phone Numbers
| Billings Chamber of Commerce | 815 S. 27th St. | 245-4111 |
| Child Support (in-state only) | 1-800-346-5437 | |
| Citizens Advocate (Governors Office) | Helena | 1-800-332-2272 |
| City of Billings | 657-8441 | |
| Contractor Registration | Helena | 1-406-444-7734 |
| Consumer Protection | Helena | 1-800-481-6896 |
| Drivers Licensing | 615 B S 27th Street | 896-4327 |
| EEO | State | 1-800-542-0807 |
| EEO | Federal | 1-800-872-3362 |
| Federal Job Openings | 1-303-969-7050 | |
| Federal Montana Listings | 1-303-969-7052 | |
| Human Rights | Helena | 1-800-542-0807 |
| Immigration / Naturalization | Helena | 1-406-449-5288 |
| IRS | 1-800-829-5412 | |
| Labor Market Information | Helena | 1-800-772-1213 |
| Low Vision Clinic | 923 Broadwater | 248-1941 |
| MET Transit | 1705 Monad | 657-8218 |
| Montana Veterans Affairs Division | 1948 Grand Ave. | 652-4624 |
| OSHA | 2900 4th Ave. N. | 247-7494 |
| Selective Service | 1-847-688-2576 | |
| Social Security Administration | 2900 4th Ave. N. | 772-1213 |
| Tax Information (federal) | 1-800-424-1040 | |
| Tax Information (State) | 1-800-332-6103 | |
| Wage and Hour (Labor Board) | Helena | 1-406-444-5600 |
| Women Infants and Children | 123 S. 27th St. | 652-0012 |
| Women and Families Shelter | 2520 1st Ave N. | 259-3105 |
| Worker's Compensation> | Helena | 1-800-332-6102 |
| Workers Compensation Abuse Line | Helena | 1-800-922-2873 |
| Veterans Center | 1948 Grand Ave | 657-6071 |
