Program Listing

Family and Workforce Programs

Agency: Oakridge Neighborhood Inc.

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The Oakridge Family & Workforce Program plays an integral part in providing equitable access and opportunities for economic success for underserved clients. Programs include job readiness, assisting with job placement and developing skills to aid in job retention, ELL, citizenship, computer skills, resume writing, networking, cultural transition support groups and peer discussions, effective parenting, education and coaching to enhance and promote financial literacy and long-term self-sufficiency, and other skills necessary to compete in the modern workplace.

The programs address the barriers impacting low income and refugee families and their ability to move along the self-sufficiency continuum. Barriers from employment discrimination, language barriers, poverty, family conflict, transportation, financial illiteracy, and much more. Programs and class offerings are designed to be flexible to fit individual needs, and include a “high touch” service model which is both culturally competent and language specific.
Contact Information:

Main Phone:

(515) 244-7702

Main:
aabdalla@oakridgeneighborhood.org

Website:
www.oakridgeneighborhood.org/services/adult-families

Location(s):

Oakridge Neighborhood Services
Main Phone: (515) 244-7702
Fax: (515) 244-2604
1401 Center Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
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Organization Information:

Agency: Oakridge Neighborhood Inc.

Languages Available: English

Fees: None

Intake: Call for appointment or stop by for services

Eligibility: Anyone in the Des Moines Metro area

Documents Required: Call for details

Hours: Office Hours 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Appointments are not required but preferred.
Areas Served:

Des Moines, Dallas County

Des Moines, Polk County

Des Moines, Warren County

Related Categories
- Financial Literacy Training
- Eye Examinations
- Job Search/Placement
- Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
- Parenting Skills Classes
- Computer Literacy Training Programs
- Cultural Transition Counseling

Program Listing

Family and Workforce Programs

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