Urban Potential

Uplifting the City with Christ

 

 

 

The Start UP Program

Start UP is a five-course program offered to men and women at local community sites.  The program assists participants in finding and keeping good jobs, and in preparing for independent housing if needed.

Course sections (listed below) are four units each.  Classes normally meet twice weekly for two to three hours each unit, including a voluntary Bible study segment.  Individual mentoring is provided weekly to program participants, as are voluntary
PRAYER TEAM
STREET SHEET
HOW TO HELP
JOB READINESS
LEARN TO READ
SUPPORT
GED
HOME
small groups.  Courses in the Start UP program include:

bulletVocational assessment and goal setting
bulletJob search preparation
bulletSuccessful work and interpersonal skills
bulletPersonal finance
bulletFamily and household management

Referrals to job training opportunities in a variety of fields and limited financial aid for job training are provided to those meeting program requirements.