Charity was a stay-at-home mom with three young children who was feeling frustrated about some of her past decisions and not being able to provide for her family the way she needed to. She knew that she wanted more out of life for her and her children and wanted to be a good example for them. Her two youngest children …
Community Action Helps Dislocated Worker Upgrade Skills and Succeed
Uriah worked as an installation supervisor making $15 an hour when the company he worked for shut down and he lost his job. After almost a year of trying to find another job, he turned to Hocking, Athens, Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) to upgrade his skills. Uriah was interested in upgrading his skills so that he could find a good …
Giving an Ex-Offender a Fresh Start
Brett had spent 18 of the past 35 years behind bars. Released for what he expects will be the last time, Brett began trying to get his life together. Although Brett wanted to turn over a new leaf and contribute to society, finding a steady job with five felonies on his record proved extremely difficult. After countless applications and interviews, …
Community Action Workforce Development Program Helps Cincinnati Man Start New Career
James had a good job as a food processor, but when the recession hit, he lost this position. His resources were quickly diminishing and James knew he needed to increase his skills to find a new job. James contacted the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency and learned that their Workforce Development program offered a unique Cincinnati Manufacturing Certificates course. This is a …
Community Action Providing Much Needed Job Training
When a Scioto County resident lost her job due to layoffs, she turned to the Community Action Organization of Scioto County for assistance. CAO of Scioto County has developed a Workforce Connections employment and job training program that offers valuable job training assistance to help low-income and unemployed residents get the training they need to start a stable career. This …
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