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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.

Location

1401 Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

Fax

(515) 244-2604

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;

Application process

Call for appointment or stop by for services

Required documents

Eligibility

Anyone in the Des Moines Metro area

Fee

None

Languages

English

Agency info

OAKRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD INC.

Offers section 8 housing options and youth development programs.