Food Stamp and Employment Training Intended for people receiving food stamps who have no dependents an opportunity to gain work experience, work off the value of their food stamps, and eventually get off welfare. Participants learn pre-vocational skills, prepare for their GED, and improve academic skills, basic literacy, and word processing skills to assist them with job application knowledge and pre-employment skills. Contact: Nick Bradley,
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Unemployed and underemployed people need the tools to conduct a job search or better prepare themselves for work. This program involves participants in daily work or job search activities, typically 30 hours per week. Individual assessments and personalized counseling and support ensure that clients leave the program with the skills and knowledge to sustain lifelong employment. Contact: Nick Bradley,
Upgrade Your Future In todays workplace, computer skills are essential. The Upgrade Your Future program prepares low and moderate income women the opportunity to learn information technology at no cost. This 11-week program teaches basic computer skills, as well as life skills, entrepreneurship, and job skills. Contact: Nichol Fricks,
GED Classes Through a collaboration with Rock Valley College Northwest Community Center hosts GED classes which are ran by Rock Valley College Adult Education staff. GED classes are offered as a way to improve the life of area residents by preparing them for the General Education Diploma test. GED classes run for 8 weeks with registration following each term; for more information call Rock Valley College Adult Education directly at: