In addition to technical training, RISE participants will strengthen essential executive function skills through our Employee Readiness Workshops. These workshops focus on developing workplace knowledge, professionalism, and long-term success by building habits that support planning, time management, communication, and adaptability skills that are critical for thriving in any career.

Career coaches will work closely with you to identify your individual strengths, challenges, and goals. Together, you’ll create a personalized action plan that fits your lifestyle, schedule, and priorities. These plans break larger goals into manageable steps with clear deadlines, responsibilities, and regular check-ins to help keep you on track and accountable. You’ll learn strategies for staying organized, managing your time effectively, and problem-solving in real time, tools that will serve you well both during the program and in the workplace.

From day one, you’ll be introduced to potential employers, giving you a clear sense of direction and motivation. Career coaches will provide ongoing support and guidance to help you prepare for, secure, and succeed in employment that aligns with your goals.

To support your success beyond the classroom, RISE provides access to a wide range of wraparound services, including transportation, childcare, technology, supplemental tutoring, health service referrals, and housing assistance. We’re here to help you focus on learning and achieving without being held back by barriers.

As a RISE participant, you’ll be part of a small group that moves through the program together. This peer group will become a source of encouragement, accountability, and community. Together, you’ll celebrate key milestones like program acceptance, progress achievements, and graduation. And when you graduate, you’ll be invited back as a mentor, giving you the chance to lead and inspire the next group of participants.

Our goal is to build a strong cycle of upskilling and reskilling within our community—lifting individuals and families out of poverty while meeting the growing demand for skilled workers in our region. With the right tools, structure, and support, you can create lasting change for yourself and for future generations.

During the RISE program, participants will take technical classes to earn industry-specific credentials. You can begin a career in…

• Healthcare – Medical Assistant, and Radiology Technology
• Information Technology – Computer Information Technology and Cybersecurity
• Heavy Truck- Heavy Truck Technology and Diesel Preventative Maintenance
• Building Trades- Heating, Ventilation, AC, Carpentry, and Electrical
• Industrial Technology- Welding, Fabrication, Mechatronics, and Electronics