Provides services to individuals with refugee status in finding and maintaining employment. LSI has partnered with other organizations and companies to offer contextualized training courses for the healthcare and hospitality industries. The courses help improve English communication skills and provide specific training for jobs in theses industries. A navigator provides support outside of the classroom to help refugees overcome barriers to employment (childcare, transportation, etc.) and provides guidance in applying and interviewing for jobs.

SERVICES TO REFUGEES AGES 60 AND ABOVE - this program is taking referrals at this time. Eligibility: 60 and above, refugee status (not a citizen yet)

EMPLOYMENT READINESS CLASSES

COMMUNITY GARDENING program maintains a wait list of refugees (or former refugees) who would like to find a garden and helps connect them to appropriate opportunities

CHILDCARE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - program provides training and technical assistance to refugees who desire to start a business as licensed in-home child care providers

ESL CLASS for refugees in Polk County; sign up at refer.lsiowa.org