Community Action Agency, Getting Ahead

AKA:

Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin!€™-by World and Staying Ahead

Description:

*Program consists of two components including a 15-week class called Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin!€™-by World; then upon completion, participants shift to the Staying Ahead Program where they are paired with 2 mentors who meet regularly for about 6 months to advise, counsel and encourage
*Program assists with GED, trade/vocational education, higher education to improve opportunities for jobs with a livable wage; employability skills, and opportunity to participate in the Agency!€™s On-The-Job Training (OJT) Program; job placement, coaching, and counseling; ongoing counseling, monitoring, and support from a case manager/social worker to ensure continued progress toward family self-sufficiency goals; multiple opportunities for crisis/emergency assistance during the first year (rent, utilities, food vouchers, transportation, childcare) based on the availability of resources
*Participants meet once a week in a relaxed discussion type atmosphere and class members work closely with Career Source, TCC and Lively Vocational School; funding may be available to pay for tuition, books, job training, childcare on a case by case basis
*Call for more information about class dates and times
*Persons interested in becoming a mentor may fill out an application on website or call to volunteer

Intake Process:

Register online or call the office

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Adult residents of resident of Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla counties who meet low income guidelines (200% of the federal poverty level based on the number of household members); ALICE (Asset-Limited (no savings), Income-Constrained (no career ladder), Employed)

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

August 31, 2023

Volunteer Opportunities:

Call to volunteer as a mentor