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SKILLED LABOR/TRADES CAREER MENTORING PROGRAM | NEBRASKA CENTER FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

7117 Jones Circle, Omaha, NE 68106

Eligibility

Individuals must meet one of the following: Current inmate at Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, on Parole, on Felony Probation/Post-Release Supervision, discharged from one of the above in the last 18 months, current or former gang involvement

Required documents

None

Hours

Mon-Sat by appointment
https://www.nebraskaworkforce.org
[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

By appointment only

Fees

None

Service area

Douglas County, Nebraska
Sarpy County, Nebraska

Description

Assists justice-involved individuals in finding a career in skilled labor and trades.

The process starts with establishing a participant's core foundations to include obtaining personal documents, creating a viable transportation plan, employment plan matching their career objectives, and a professional resume. Mentors provide one-on-one job coaching, self and skill development and employment retention services. Assist with transportation, work supplies, hygiene needs, tutors, financial literacy, bank accounts, and in obtaining industry recognized certificates. Will have opportunity to attend job site tours, Union Hall tours, trade seminars, trade workshops and apprenticeship prep classes.

Providing organization

NEBRASKA CENTER FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

Mentors justice-involved individuals into a career in skilled labor and trades.