OWD

Are you a justice-involved young adult (age 18-24) looking for employment or a fresh start? This is the program for you! The Young Adult Reentry Program (YARP) is designed to provide young adults with employment and training services. The program consists of: Job preparatory, case management, legal assistance services, social service assistance, and post-secondary education enrollment to prepare young adults for careers in high-demand sectors such as Advanced Manufacturing, Construction/Building Trades, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, Logistics, and Registered Apprenticeships. When applicable, expungement opportunities will be offered to participants to help provide them with the ability to change behaviors and obtain a second chance to achieve their goals. For more information, visit urbanleaguela.org/yarp

The Office of Workforce Development will host a special Information Session in partnership with Otis Elevator Company on Wednesday, June 22 from 4pm - 5pm CT to job-seekers looking to elevate their careers by joining the elevator trade. Pay for elevator apprentices starts at $22/hr, and rises to $90,000/year, plus health care and benefits! Register for the information session here.

The Office of Workforce Development is hosting a Second Chance Virtual Career & Resource Expo for justice-involved/returning citizens. The expo will help assist qualified and professional candidates who are returning citizens seeking employment. Register at https://urbanleaguela.org/virtual-job/