Resource Binder
Job Readiness and Training
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YWeb Career Academy (YWeb)
Phone: (608) 257-1436
About this resource: YWeb is an employment service program that trains women and people of color to become web developers/designers. The three-month program covers technical skills such as design, HTML, CSS, and Javascript and employability skills such as project management, interview practice, and resume writing. Traditionally, women and people of color are underrepresented in the technology field.
Who can use this resource: Individuals who are looking to gain skills in web design and learn through a structured learning program.
Next steps:
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Fill out and submit application
Madison Area Technical College: Goodman Nursing Assistant Program Scholarship
Phone: 608-243-4200
About this resource: The Madison College Foundation is currently offering scholarships to help eligible adult students pay for the costs associated with the Nursing Assistant class at the Goodman South Campus location.
Who can use this resource? Individuals who are registered for the Nursing Assistant class at MATC's Goodman South Campus and who are at or below 200% of the poverty guidelines or have children receiving free/reduced lunch or family is receiving FoodShare or BadgerCare, or belong to an ethnic/racial underrepresented group.
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Fill out and submit the scholarship application.
Catholic Multicultural Center
Phone: 608-661-3512
About this resource: The Catholic Multicultural Center offers a food service job training program. Participants work as paid employees for the catering enterprise, developing hands-on experience working in a commercial a kitchen and learning the basics of operating and managing a business.
Who can use this resource? Individuals facing barriers to employment who are interested in working in the culinary field.
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Contact Julia Slotnick at 608-556-5924 for more information on how to apply.
** The application process includes a paper application, interview, and background check (previous convictions do not necessarily preclude admission). **
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Literacy Network
Phone: (608) 244-3911
About this resource: The Literacy Network offers tutoring to help you read and write better.
Who can use this resource? Anyone
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If you are interested, call Ezi Adesi at 608-244-311 ext. 10 to register for this program and to learn more.
** You will need to attend tutoring every week for an entire semester.
Urban League of Greater Madison
Phone: (608) 729-1200 OR (608) 620-8417
About this resource: The Urban League of Greater Madison offers several programs that help individuals prepare for employment and find employment opportunities. These include Job Readiness Services, Accelerated Career Academies, and the Fatherhood Responsibility Club.
Who can use this resource? Need to fill out an application to determine eligibility for these programs.
Next Steps:
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Fill out an application to determine eligibility for a membership to the Urban League of Greater Madison.
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You will need to include a current resume OR provide information on your two most recent employers.
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Mail or deliver to:
Urban League of Greater Madison
2222 S. Park Street Suite 200
Madison, WI 53713
Open: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
** There is also an online application if that is easier for you. **
WISE (Wisconsin Senior Employment Program)
Phone: 608-242-4897 (for WISE Program Coordinator in Dane and Columbia County)
About this resource: The WISE program is an employment training program for low-income, unemployed individuals age 55 years and older. Individuals enrolled in this program will receive an income, obtain benefits, and develop new skills.
Who can use this resource? Must be a legal resident of Wisconsin, 55 years and older, unemployed, and have a limited income at no more than 125% of the federal poverty level.
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Contact Dave Chapman, the WISE Program Coordinator for Dane County at 608-242-4897 to find out if you are eligible for the WISE program.
Phone: (608) 242-4897 for Dane County and Columbia County
About this resource: Subsidized part-time work experience for a limited time through community service to obtain skills necessary for permanent employment. Office locations throughout the state: Dane County, Columbia County.
Who can use this resource? Employment training program for low-income unemployed, over 55.
Dane County Job Center
1819 Aberg Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
YWeb Career Academy
About this resource: YWeb Career Academy is an employment service program that trains women and people of color to become web developers/designers It is a three-month program that covers technical skills such as design, HTML, CSS, and Javascript and employability skills such as project management, interview practice, and resume writing.
Who can use this resource? Women and people of color
Next Steps:
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Fill out the YWeb Application online: https://www.ywcamadison.org/what-were-doing/employment-transit/yweb-career-academy/yweb-career-academy-application/
** STARTS JAN. 13th, 2020!! Apply today! **
Operation Fresh Start
Phone: (608) 244-4721
About this resource: Provide opportunity to obtain GED as well as gain employment skills in construction, conservation and environmental stewardship. Also offer career development counseling, job placement assistance, help with enrollment in post-secondary education.
Who can use this resource? For youth age 16-24
1925 Winnebago St
Madison, WI 53704
HIRE Initiative- NOT UPDATED
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HIRE programs can help patients finish their GED and learn the skills they need to get a job.
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All programs are free. They can participate if they are 18 or older and want education and training to help them get a job.
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There are many different partnership agencies which are listed in the website above including: Centro Hispano, Urban League, Latino Academy, United Way, etc.
Hmoob Kajsiab Organization- NOT UPDATED
Contact:
For more information or to enroll, please contact:
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(608) 471-3635 or (608) 571.3272
About:
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Free
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When? Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 2:30pm
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Where? 1862 Beld Street, Madison, WI 53713 (Catholic Multicultural Center)
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Who can come? Elder, Adult and Youth
Services:
Psychiatric service, case management, individual counseling, peer support, group therapy, and health/nutrition management
Educational Activities:
Daily lunch and snacks, field trips, computer class, ESL class, resume writing, citizenship class, sewing class, story and history sharing, learn Hmong (write & read), cultural class, including qeej