United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA - Readiness in Skilled Employment (RISE)

425 Alder Street, Scranton, PA 18505

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.

Hours

Irregular - call or visit website for details.

Voice

Voice

Application process

Visit website for application.

Fees

Services free of charge

Service area

Lackawanna, PA
Luzerne, PA

Description

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.

What's Here

Prejob Guidance Employment Transition Counseling

Providing organization

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.