Career Programs
Career Programs are part of the community curriculum and are open to the public as a means for residents seeking employment. The program enhances and provides educational opportunities for young adults and seniors returning to work.
This program enhances and provides educational opportunities for young adults, adults, and seniors entering or reentering the workforce to give them a better chance at ending a life of poverty. When they leave the program, they will be empowered with knowledge, so their actions and mentality of worth ethics will strengthen and become sustainable in their community.
This program is also included as part of the curriculum of the group home.
Job Readiness 101
- GED Assistance
- Scholarship Writing
- Application Assistance
- Identification
- Email Services
- Answer Services
- Grooming
- Free Hair Cuts and Styling for interviews
Training
Resume Building
- Professional resume building, even if it’s your first job
- Free printing of resume or email with a professional signature
Microsoft Office Software Knowledge
- Basic Microsoft Word and Excel
- Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel
Mock Interviews
- Business Etiquette & Professionalism
- One-on-one and group interview coaching and guidance
- Typical Questions for many situations in your life
- Career Development (including interview skills and job prep)
Transportation to Interviews
- We will make sure you arrive ahead of time and get you back to your original pickup.
Impact/Outcome
- Measurable Improvements in life skills
- Stability
- Functioning
- Coping Ability
- Respecting their values
- Self Confidence
- High Quality of Life
- Thriving through mind, body, and soul
- Support System
- Skilled Communication
- Technology
- Employment
Big Announcement: The Amazon Registry is officially up and running, and it’s your time to shine by impacting someone’s journey back into the workforce! We’re rallying all our incredible supporters to team up with us to furnish our training room with essential hardware and software, creating a conducive and comfortable learning space. We are preparing six training stations along the back and side walls with computers, software, and wall-mounted training screens. Get ready for exciting sessions on resume writing, GED studying, and advanced web searching to jumpstart careers. Plus, we’ll dive into basic office software to ensure individuals are career-ready from day one. Let’s spread love and empowerment together! Show your support by checking out the registry here: [Link to Amazon Registry]
Calling all passionate career-building educators!
Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? Join us in our mission to empower individuals through job skill training and career development. We’re currently seeking volunteer teachers who are enthusiastic about helping others succeed in areas such as GED preparation, resume writing, and mock interviews.
Career Closet Program
A New Beginning for a New You. Professional attire leased out for interviews and a week’s worth of interchangeable outfits once the job has landed. You must go through our program to visit the Career Closet. You will learn the dos & don’ts of corporate dressing.
How the Career Closet Works
1. Call to set up an appointment, stop by the NLCDC front desk during open hours, and ask to use the Career Closet.
2. Browse and try on our selection of clothing items, including shirts, pants, skirts, blazers, dress shoes, and more!
3. Check out items for an interview.
4. Choose up to 3 items to check out for after employment!
We have exciting news: The Amazon Registry is now live, and it’s your chance to make a difference in someone’s journey back into the workforce! We’re calling on all our amazing supporters to join us in stocking up Caleeah and Curley’s Closet, where individuals gearing up for interviews can find the perfect outfit to kickstart their careers. There is also a fund for undergarments and toiletries. Let’s spread love and empowerment together! Show your support by visiting the registry here: [Link to Amazon Registry]
Calling all passionate career-fashion-forward volunteers!
Are you passionate about fashion and eager to make a difference in your community? We need your expertise and enthusiasm to help us transform our career closet into a stylish and organized resource for job seekers in need. We’re currently seeking volunteers to manage our career closet.