Career Guidance &
Training

Program Overview

This program focuses on helping participants work towards career self-sufficiency by supporting:

  • education,

  • vocation, and

  • independent living skills.

The main goal is to assist individuals in upskilling through post-secondary education or experiential learning through our partnerships with employers to build skills and earn self-sustaining wages.

Our program serves individuals through one-on-one career planning, by:

  • completing a career objective assessment,

  • identifying a career path goal in an in - demand job and

  • reducing barriers to lead to their success and goals.   

Possible Service Options

  • On the Job Training   

  • Work Experience Programs   

  • Internships   

  • Individualized career planning, assessment and development of an individual employment plan   

  • Tuition assistance    

  • Supportive services to assist with transportation, tools, books, childcare   

Who is eligible or the best fit for this program?

These programs are intended to support *vulnerable populations - young adults, adults and those who may have recently lost their job(s) due to no fault of their own - in East Central Iowa

  • Those who can maintain consistent participation and communication with a career planner multiple times monthly   

  • Have the ability to live and work independently    

  • Motivated to make a plan and commit to making changes to reach short and long-term career goals.      

*Vulnerable populations include youth and adults with barriers, the underemployed and individuals with disabilities.