Work Readiness
Soft Skills Job Training
Our work readiness classes are designed to build a strong foundation for those looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. You will receive soft and hard skills job training, education, and mentorship that directly prepare you to get a job and keep a job. Available only to residents in the 38126 & 38106 zip codes.
Work Life
Work Life is a holistic soft skills job training program for people who are unemployed or underemployed. The class focuses on finding dignity through work and overcoming personal roadblocks to attaining employment. Work Life will help you gain valuable skills to start or accelerate your career goals. Work Life covers several topics including, resume building, mock interviews, goal setting, healthy communication, and conflict management. Graduates may go to work almost immediately through Advance Memphis Staffing & Employment Development Services upon completion of the program. While in Work Life you will be paired with a "Coach" who will: teach you to set SMART goals, encourage you, and help you make progress in the areas most important to you! We believe real and lasting change comes through relationships and Work Life is a great way to build community with and through Advance Memphis.
Work Life was developed by Advance Memphis along with The Chalmers Center and Jobs for Life.
Building Resilience
We know that even with the best training and tools for success, our past experiences can come out of nowhere to derail our progress and bring up new barriers to success. Seeing these realities in our own lives and in the lives of our neighbors, Advance Memphis is partnering with amazing volunteers and organizations to help us find rest and reconciliation from our past. During each Work Life class, participants will develop strategies and tools to help with stress management and building resilience in the workplace. We believe God has given us the ability to "be transformed through the renewing of [our minds]" (Romans 12:2). Through the incorporation of daily mindfulness activities, life story sessions, social-emotional learning through sports with PickleMania, art therapy, and exploring other trauma-informed practices, Work Life is helping to equip individuals with tools for a flourishing future in the workforce.
Upcoming Class Dates
WHEN IT MEETS
January 16 - February 23, 2024
March 11- April 12, 2024
April 29 - May 31, 2024
June 18 - July19, 2024
August 5 - September 6, 2024
November 18 - December 20, 2024
HOW TO ENROLL
Work Life is a 5-week job readiness class. Graduates qualify for job assistance through Employment Support, including placement through Advance Memphis Staffing & Employment Development Services.
Call 901.543.8525 and ask for Milton to get started in the next class!
Registration requires a photo ID and one proof of residence in 38126 or 38106.