Learn how to do the tasks for a type of job

Description

Employment preparation and career training program that provides experience or vocational education for the work associated with a certain type of job

Additional Information

Provides work training programs *First weeks are trained to get the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and forklift operation certifications

Works mostly with African-American men living in chronic poverty with histories of incarceration, homelessness, unemployment, behavioral health issues and untreated physical health conditions.

Workers receive healthcare, workforce training, certificates, and coaching.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Anoka County
  • Carver County
  • Dakota County
  • Hennepin County
  • Ramsey County
  • Scott County
  • Washington County

• Specialization
  • African American Community
  • Individuals with criminal histories accepted

Eligibility

A participant must:

• Reside in Twin Cities metro area
• Not be charged with adult sex or arson crimes
• Be 18 years old or older
• Be recently released or on probation/parole within the past year
• Be committed to working every day
• Show a consistent willingness to change and desire to grow