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

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small groups.  Courses in the Start UP program include:

	Vocational assessment and goal setting
	Job search preparation
	Successful work and interpersonal skills
	Personal finance
	Family 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.