Onsite Career Coaching

Challenge: It is difficult at times for some individuals to see a clear path to economic mobility, and often times, employers lack the knowledge necessary to assist employees in navigating and accessing public programs. Strategies: Consider hiring an onsite Career...

Unpaid Job Training

Challenge: Unpaid training is only feasible for workers who have the means to go without pay for the training period. This may eliminate many workers who could be valuable employees and who may not even apply. Strategies: Unpaid training is only feasible for workers...

Developing Worker Skills

Challenge: While there are many technical training programs available for individuals, many employers have stated a great need for soft skills training for their staff, which when lacking, can hinder not only employee growth, but company image. Strategies: Employers...

Requiring a GED

Challenge: Many positions require a High School Diploma or a High School Equivalency credential, such as the GED. In some ways, the GED is designed to be a stand-in for HS diploma and indicate that a student is qualified to do college work. It may be a higher-level...

Providing Supportive Services

Challenge: Supportive Service programs are heavily regulated and complex in nature, and many low-income families find these programs hard to navigate, often leaving opportunities to assist with economic mobility unused. Strategies: Create partnerships with existing...