NATIONAL FARMWORKERS JOB PROGRAM | PROTEUS, INC.
Provides comprehensive support services to immigrant or refugee farm workers who are legally authorized to work in the United States, migratory, and seasonal farmworkers, including educational assistance, short-term certification programs, job training, and career placements. The program aims to address chronic seasonal unemployment and underemployment experienced by agricultural workers by helping them cover costs related to career and training programs, such as tuition, books, tools, equipment, or stipends for class attendance.
Additionally, the program offers vocational assessment, job search assistance, and professional mentoring to prepare individuals for employment opportunities, including recognition of prior professional experience and obtaining initial work experience. Proteus administers the program as a recipient of the NFJP grant through the Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.
Physical Address
1221 Center Street, Suite 16, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hours
Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Voice
Voice
Fax
(515) 271-5309
Website
https://www.proteusinc.net
Application process
Call for services
Fee
None
Required documents
Bring proof of income, work authorization, or selective service
Eligibility
Open to migratory and seasonal farmworkers and low-income
Languages
English, Spanish
Service area
Iowa
Agency info
PROTEUS, INC.
Offers migrant and seasonal worker services.