Mission
Our
(GWTP) Vocational Training Program's mission is to address
the related problems of unemployment, poverty, lack of
occupational skills, and lack of access to quality jobs
for disadvantaged community residents of the Near West
Side, West Town, East Garfield Park, and Huboldt Park
community areas.
The
program enhances employment opportunities for community
residents by providing vocatioal skills training and
support services for long-term career development.
The
program contributes to the retention and expansion of
local industry by providing trained and motivated workers
needed in area companies.
Target
Population
The
program's target population is under-served, multiplebarriered
participants including: low-income unemployed, limited
English speakers, non-high school completers, single
parents, lesser skilled dislocated workers, ex-offenders,
homeless, and women seeking non-traditional careers.
