The ABLE Case Management component will provide ABLE training program participants with the counseling, support, and referrals they need to successfully deal with the financial, personal, family and “life” issues that may stand in the way of successful completion of the program, prevent the graduate from conducting an effective job search, and, ultimately, attaining (and keeping) employment.

Our clients are dealing with a range of issues that include: homelessness (or lack of stable housing); domestic violence; substance abuse; mental and physical health issues; dependent care challenges; financial insecurity; individual or family CORI or court involvement; and lack of confidence.  We are also seeing an increasing number of participants who are looking to reenter the workforce after years spent caring for a spouse, parent, or family member.  Many in this cohort lack the self-confidence needed to convince employers (and themselves) that they can make a real and valuable contribution to the workplace.

We are also seeing the effect of the stronger job market as those mature workers who are more “employable” can return to the workplace. As a result, students in our training programs possess a greater number of barriers to employment and need enhanced case management, counseling, and referral services.  These enhanced case management and support services will be provided on a group and individual basis and also include assistance in applying for and accessing various income supports that when combined with paid employment will bring working graduates closer to individual and family self-sufficiency.