FAMILY AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS | OAKRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD INC.
The Oakridge Family & Workforce Program plays an integral part in providing equitable access and opportunities for economic success for underserved clients. Programs include job readiness, assisting with job placement and developing skills to aid in job retention, ELL, citizenship, computer skills, resume writing, networking, cultural transition support groups and peer discussions, effective parenting, education and coaching to enhance and promote financial literacy and long-term self-sufficiency, and other skills necessary to compete in the modern workplace.
The programs address the barriers impacting low income and refugee families and their ability to move along the self-sufficiency continuum. Barriers from employment discrimination, language barriers, poverty, family conflict, transportation, financial illiteracy, and much more. Programs and class offerings are designed to be flexible to fit individual needs, and include a "high touch" service model which is both culturally competent and language specific.
Physical Address
1401 Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Fax
(515) 244-2604
Application process
Call for appointment or stop by for services
Fee
None
Required documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Anyone in the Des Moines Metro area
Languages
English
Agency info
OAKRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD INC.
Offers section 8 housing options and youth development programs.