To qual ify\, participants must be economically disadvantaged and they must be abl e to identify with one of the following barriers to participate in the KEY S program:
\nNeeds assistance with securing and maintaining a job or
completing a training program
Deficient Literacy Skills (math/readin
g)
Homeless or Foster Child
Pregnant or Parenting
Involveme
nt with the Justice System
Has a documented Disability
Never wor
ked or lacks necessary Work Readiness Skills to acquire employment
WE ARE NOW ENROLLING FOR SPRIN G 2021. \;
\nInterested individuals can begin the Applica tion Process By:
\nFilling out an Interest Form Here: \;KEYS PROGRAM INTEREST FORM
AND \;Register for A Virtual Information Session via Zoom Here&mdash\;
YOU MUST ATTEND A VIRTUAL INFO SESSION TO APPLY TO KEYS:
Register
in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/me
eting/register/tZAqc-qrpj4vGdA6id54ETb7_cE5X84lxs2f
After regi stering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information abo ut joining the meeting.
\nKEYS is a federally-funded program under t he Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Department of Famil y Services (DFS). Prospective participants are subject to program eligibil ity requirements as well. Each participant is exposed to educational servi ces and training that will increase their skill sets for today&rsquo\;s co mpetitive labor market. \;In addition\, our youth will participate in a paid internship or training program and receive 12 months of follow-up s ervices and assistance for placement in permanent jobs\, training programs \, and educational opportunities. \; \;Our focus industries for In ternship/Training Certifications include:
\nHealthcare
Informat
ion Technology
Retail
Administrative Services
Warehouse
Maintenance
Food/Beverage
HOW DOES KEYS CAREERS WORK?
KEYS Careers operates in four (4) phases.
\nPhase 1: Pre-Enrollment
&\; Observation
Eligibility and program readiness interview and as
sessments.
Phase 2: Employability Seminars &\; Remediation
For eight (8) weeks\, participants attend intensive paid Employability Sk
ills Seminars. Our curriculum is specifically designed to build the skills
necessary to attain and maintain employment. Participants may also be req
uired to attend academic remediation in either reading\, mathematics or bo
th to improve their basic skills.
Phase 3: Internship/Training
After successfully completing Phase 2\, participants may be placed in ei
ther a 10-week\, paid internship or a training program paid for by the KEY
S program. Participants are supported by a job coach and KEYS team through
out this phase. Training is currently provided in\, but not limited to: Re
tail /Hospitality/Warehouse Services\, Administrative Services\, Informati
on Technology\, Healthcare and Construction Services. \;
Phas
e 4: Placement
Placement is determined by a participant&rsquo\;s educ
ation level\, aptitude\, and interest.