La Colaborativa’s program equips community members through Work Readiness Training that provides the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to secure stable employment and advance careers. This comprehensive program offers tailored support and training to address the unique challenges faced by job seekers, particularly those from marginalized and underserved backgrounds.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Career Counseling – providing one-on-one career counseling to help participants explore various paths, set realistic goals, and develop action plans to achieve them.

Job-specific training: We offer training programs in high-demand fields such as healthcare, hospitality, construction, childcare, information technology, and customer service.

Certification Programs: We partner with local educational institutions and training providers to offer certification programs that enhance participants’ credentials and employability.

Soft Skills Development: This program is focused on effective communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, workplace etiquette, such as time management, and workplace ethics, to help participants thrive in diverse work environments.

Job Search Strategies – guided in a particular field to ensure all search tools are utilized.
Internships and Apprenticeships: Partnering with local businesses to provide internship and apprenticeship opportunities that offer hands-on experience in participants’ chosen fields.

On-the-Job Training: Collaborating with employers to create on-the-job training programs that allow participants to learn and earn simultaneously.

Employment Outcomes: Job Placement Rates: Tracking the number of participants who secure employment within a certain period after completing the program.

Skill Acquisition:
Certification Completion: Measuring the number of participants who complete certification programs.
Skill Improvement: Assessing improvements in participants’ skills through pre- and post-training evaluations.

Participant Feedback:
Satisfaction Surveys: Collecting participant feedback to gauge their satisfaction with the program and identify areas for improvement.

Success Stories: Documenting success stories to highlight the program’s impact and inspire other community members.
By providing a holistic and comprehensive approach to job training, La Colaborativa’s Job Seekers Training Program aims to empower community members to achieve economic stability and career advancement, contributing to the overall well-being and resilience of the community.