Readiness in Skilled Employment (RISE)
Offers a workforce development program that provides opportunity to obtain technical training. Coaches guide participants through the process to ensure goals are achieved and barriers are reduced. Participants take technical classes at Johnson College to obtain industry-specific credentials. In addition to classes, participants take part in employee readiness workshops that relate to workplace knowledge, professionalism, and long-term success. After program completion, participants will have earned professional certification in a high-priority occupation and find gainful employment.
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Physical Address
425 Alder Street, Scranton, PA 18505
Hours
Irregular - call or visit website for details.
Voice
Voice
Website
Application process
Visit website for application.
Fee
Services free of charge
Eligibility
Residents of Lackawanna or Luzerne County at or below 250% of the federal poverty level; interested in a career path that provides a family-sustaining wage.
Service area
Lackawanna, PA Luzerne, PA
Agency info
United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA
Dedicated to assessing and meeting the needs of low-income families, youth, senior citizens, and new immigrants in Northeast Pennsylvania and empowering them to attain self-sufficiency.