Jacob's Ladder is a free four step
job readiness program.
Participants learn career planning,
improve their interviewing techniques,
and are coached on appropriate business dress.

Things to know:

• We enroll new participants on Mondays - no appointment required.
• Our doors open at 8:30 a.m. and programming starts promptly at 9 a.m.
• Programming runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday
• To continue to receive services, current clients are also required to return on the following Thursdays and Fridays.

What we do:

• Participants work with volunteers on mock interviewing and preparing resumes.
• Participants receive help researching employers and creating a personal job search plan.
• We provide bus passes to help you get to interviews and the first days on the job.
• We provide free business dress for those who need it for interviewing & first days of employment.
• We advocate for participants with local agencies to procure childcare, housing & medical benefits.
• We provide mentors for employed participants to promote job retention.
• We network with employers who are willing to hire our participants, including ex-offenders.
• We advocate for full time work with living wages and benefits.
  

What we expect from you:

• Regular attendance and follow-up are required.
• Once enrolled, you will be expected to arrive on time, every time.
• Homework: you will be required to complete applications at local businesses when not in class.

Are you ready to work?
Give Jacob’s Ladder a chance to help you find and keep a job.
Come this Monday!

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