The ProblemAlthough the US unemployment rate continues to hover around 8% in 2012, many health care employers are still reporting having a difficult time finding employees with the right skills to fill their open positions. Middle-skilled jobs are projected to grow to 45% of all job openings by 2014. Training programs that aim to prepare low-skilled workers facing multiple barriers to employment for these jobs present a significant opportunity for social impact. (Social Issue Report, Root Cause, March 2011).
"We don't have a job crisis. We have a skills crisis."
- Arne Duncan, US Secretary of Education |
Our Unique SolutionWhile education is key to developing a vibrant American workforce, STEP into a Job! asserts that vocational training programs that include strong social supportive services, technical training, and direct engagement with employers provide the best results - measured in retention, graduation, and job placement rates.
Our model consists of the following components: - Social Supportive Services - Technical Training - Employer Engagement - Apprenticeships - Placement Services |
Our HistorySTEP into a Job! grew from an idea presented at the Clinton Global Initiative – America Conference by our founder, Simonida Cvejic, in June 2011.
Speaking at the 2011 Clinton Global Initiative - America Conference, Simonida Cvejic said: "We need to create links between the school and the economy, between the student and the employer. Education should have a meaning in the context that it is practiced." |
Who We ServeWe serve individuals who are currently unemployed, on public assistance, recent immigrants, and others who are struggling economically.
How You Can HelpSTEP into a Job! was formed with the idea to ignite the power of community: people helping people. We invite you to partner with us to help put Americans back to work more effectively.
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