Career & Workforce Development Center

Launch Your Career. Build Your Future.

Whether you’re looking for your first job, changing careers, returning to the workforce, or pursuing a better future, we’re here to help.

The Community First Workforce Development Center equips individuals with the skills, confidence, professional image, and support needed to obtain meaningful employment, increase income, and achieve long-term financial stability.

Through career coaching, workforce training, digital skills, financial literacy, and our Career Confidence Closet, we help individuals move from job seeking to career building.

This program is also included in the group home’s curriculum.

Career Readiness

  • Resume Building – Stand Out From the Competition
    • We’ll help you create a professional résumé that gets noticed—even if it’s your first job.
  • Cover Letters
  • Job Applications
  • Email Setup
  • Professional Signatures
  • Job Search Assistance
  • Employment Coaching

Education

  • GED Assistance
  • Scholarship Assistance
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office – Master Workplace Technology
    • Learn the computer skills employers expect.
  • Digital Literacy
  • Software Training

Interview Success

  • Mock Interviews
  • Interview Coaching
  • Business Etiquette
  • Workplace Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Corporate Dress Expectations

Professional Image

  • Career Confidence Closet
  • Haircuts
  • Interview Styling
  • Professional Grooming
  • Professional Headshots

Workforce Support

  • Transportation
  • Identification Assistance
  • Printing
  • Internet Access
  • Career Coaching
  • Employer Referrals

Financial Empowerment

  • Credit Repair
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Literacy
  • Mortgage Readiness
  • Homeownership

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 early and get you back to your original pickup location.

Impact/Outcome

  • Measurable Improvements in life skills
  • Every participant receives:
    • Professional Resume
    • Mock Interview
    • Career Coaching
    • Interview Attire
    • Transportation Assistance
    • Financial Literacy Resources
    • Employer Referrals

Empowerment Programs – Check Here

Employment – Check Here

Start your financial journey zgrant@nlcdcinc.org


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