Workforce Ready Grant FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES

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Due to the current situation we are having via-web orientations and starting to have on-line classes for our short term program. This would facilitate students to attend school and be able to get into the healthcare field.  The program consists of...

The Step-UP in Health Careers is a laddering program that provides educational training for TANF recipients and low-income eligible individuals. This is a grant-funded program from the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As a part of the HPOG Step-UP Program, I am looking to identify individuals who may be interested in returning to college to pursue a career as a health professional. The featured health professions are: 

Short Term Certificates (One year or less) *Students must start with one of these programs.

Certified Nursing Assistant*

Community Health Worker*

Occupational Therapy Aide* (Requires CNA) 

Personal Care Aide*

After completion and job assistance, students will have the opportunity to work in a career that will launch them into stability. 

Applicants must be:

18 years or older

US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Meet the 200% poverty guideline or a TANF recipient

Participants are randomly selected for this grant. Upon acceptance into the Step-UP program, participants will receive tuition, books and transportation assistance, academic advising and job assistance at NO cost. For most; the participants can walk away debt-free with a certificate in one year or less in a marketable skill that will help them become employed and self-sufficient. 

The FIRST STEP is to attend one of the orientations  Via-Web to learn more about the program and have the following documentations.  HOPG flyer

1. Driver's license or State ID

2. Social Security card

3. Copy of your 2018 tax document

4. TANF letter if applicable

5. Last (2) check stubs if applicable

For more information, please contact:  

Cynthia Y. Jaramillo,  Grant Recruiter Specialist
College of Health Sciences | STEP-UP Program 
Chicago State University
9501 South King Drive/BHS 227 | Chicago, IL 60628
Tele: 773.995.3915 | Email:: cjaramil@csu.edu
Visit us at College of Health Sciences STEP-UP

RESIDENTS:  Are you someone whose looking to further your career or train to learn a new skill or job? Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity being offered for free.  Requirements and a list of programs are below.  Check to see if you qualify today while this program is still being offered.  Programs are filling up quickly due to COVID-19 and furlough individuals not working or not able to return back to work.  You owe it to yourself to see if you can qualify for this free training today.  Act now!

WORKFORCE READY GRANT FOR BUSINESSES

Trying to figure out how to train employees to slowly return back to work.  Or, are you requiring that your employees learn a new skill but just don't know where to begin or look for free training?  Here's how...

To qualify, recipients must have the following requirements as listed above:
-  Be an Indiana resident and a U.S. Citizen; or,
-  For those residents who are eligible Non-Citizen information
- Qualifying programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Building & Construction, Health & Life Sciences, IT & Business Services, and 
  Transportation & Logistics.    
- Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program will continue to be administered to qualifying Hoosiers.
 
However, due to the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic, all face-to-face courses through Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University have been suspended and transitioned to virtual learning for the remainder of the spring semester. For a list of qualifying Workforce Ready Grant programs available is the WRG List of Programs and once you have decided, please complete the online application. Please note this list is subject to change as new programs are being added and evaluated on an ongoing basis.

Now take advantage of free state-wide training available to eligible Hoosiers through the Workforce Ready Grant.  For an up-to-date version of any programs, please check the Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant - Indiana website...
 
Employer Portal

By using the employer portal, you can see what is available, training being offered and reimbursement with a training grant.  Sign up today with this brief questionnaire to find out if you qualify.

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Workforce Ready Grant Programs - List of Available Programs

Qualifying Program - WRG-Programs-Online April 2020 Info.