Workforce Development
At Jenna’s Promise, we believe that everyone deserves a chance at safe and stable employment. One of the main pillars of our organization is our workforce development program. We work with local businesses and utilize our social enterprises to provide a recovery positive workplace.
We understand that entering the workforce after years of suffering from a substance use disorder can seem almost impossible. Participants in our program have access to a phased program that increases skills and knowledge over time.
Participants start by working a few hours a week in our discount store, JP’s Promising Goods. As they start to gain confidence and more independence they increase their hours and have the opportunity to work at Jenna’s Promise Roasting Co. or another local business. Participants are allowed to move at their own pace and with help from our Workforce Development Coordinator and Social Enterprises Managers, participants can work towards achieving their own career goals.
“The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time.”
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We can help you with...
Resume Development
Budgeting & Financial Planning
Performance Feedback
Career Planning
Furthering Education
Case Management
Team Work
Work collaboratively with a supportive and driven team.
Effective Communication
Communication can be difficult. We can provide you with tools to be an effective communicator in the workplace
Customer Service
Wherever you go, you will be interacting with people. Our program allows you to improve your customer service skills and help the consumer have an enjoyable experience every time they come to one of our social enterprises.
Inventory
Want to run your own store or business one day? We can show you how to manage and care for your inventory
Planning & Punctuality
Life happens! Learn how to communicate with your manager when you might be late or need to call out. “Arriving late was a way of saying that your own time was more valuable than the time of the person who waited for you.”- unknown
Problem Solving
This skill will help you in any part of your life, not just work. Learn to identify problems, brainstorm with your team and analyze the situation for a solution.
