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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

Fax

(515) 271-5309

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.