WIA - Project M.O.V.E.

Project M.O.V.E. (Making Opportunities Viable for Everyone) is an education and employment training program for youth sponsored by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services and the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) targeting out-of-school youth.  We are here to help you get back in school, get job and life skills, vocational training, work experience, obtain a job, and, ultimately, succeed in life.

• Computer Numeric Control
• Landscaping
• Food Service & Sanitation
• Hospitality
• WIA Certified Training
• Job Readiness Training
• Career Development Training
• Security

• Learn basic job and social skills
• Get career coaching and mentoring
• Get work experience
• Vocational training
• GED (when applicable)
• Drop-out prevention
• Work clothing
• Transportation
• Resume and Interview Skill Building
• Improved Self-Esteem
• Leadership Development
• Summer Employment Opportunities
• Adult/Gender specific mentoring
• Job Placement Assistance
• Employment Retention and Follow-up Assistance

• Clients engaged in countable work-related activities
• Clients receive comprehensive barrier-reduction services
• Clients gain social and soft-skill training
• Client activities and compliance closely monitored and documented
• Programs in full compliance with State mandates
• Impactful client activity and progress

• Candidate pre-screening
• Employment tax credit information
• Customized training
• Subsidized workers
• Retention assistance