Project Contact Information

Contact Name: Rick McClintick

Phone: (309) 834-4746 Ext: 315

Email: rmcclintick@hshministries.org

Organization Web Site: www.hshministries.org

Current Project

Post Date: 4/30/07

 

Organization Name

Home Sweet Home Mission

Project Title

Occupational training curriculum development (Vocational Training Academy) and tracking.

Description of Project

Vocational Training Academy (VTA) is an innovative, 4-12-week program which inspires participants to envision the benefits of preparing for and attaining life-enriching employment. Students are equipped with practical tools that will help them determine the best job suited for them, seek and attain the job, and to keep the job long-term. VTA is typically free of charge and targets anyone who:

• Is homeless and unemployed or under-employed
• Has a strong desire to improve their employment situation
• Is willing to commit to an effective training program that will challenge them

Approximate Duration of Project

Two months

How many students (approximately)

Flexible

Possible Majors

education, social services, sociology, psychology