TotalChild® Workforce Development
From Teen to self-sufficient Adult
In TotalChild® Workforce, we support teens and young adults through high school graduation, into and through post-secondary training or education, and into a stable job and self-sufficiency by age 26.
By providing community mentors, job shadows and internships, education about employment best practices and more, we are empowering and equipping the next generation of our communities’ valuable workers and productive citizens.
Mentors
Mentors
We partner with community mentors to provide in-person experience and guidance for TotalChild® youth. By offering a glimpse into what industries are available and how successful professionals have reached their professional goals, we can inspire, encourage and support our participants to reach their professional goals.
Dondre’s Story
“I am from a single parent household and haven’t always had the same access and support that a lot of my peers have. Through this program, I have been given the opportunity to explore many in-demand careers. I’ve been on job shadows and participated in business tours to figure out what I want to do. With my Success Manager’s support, I have decided to attend Kirkwood Community College this fall and major in one of their career programs for a skilled trade profession. I have learned that I like to work with my hands and see a product that I have created. This program has helped me set goals and work each month to make progress on achieving them.” We are very proud of Dondre and can’t wait to see where he goes, and how we can help him in TotalChild® Workforce. Way to go!Damika’s Story
In the News
In the News
We are excited to continue to grow TotalChild® Workforce through community partnerships to empower youth and employers in our community.
We recently shared our vision, successes and goals for the pilot program with the Downtown Cedar Rapids Rotary. Together, we hope to continue to inspire and support more young adults and area businesses to create a strong community and strong individuals.
Check out our story with KCRG TV-9 to learn more about TotalChild® Workforce and how we are working to change lives.
Community
Community Partners
Many thanks to our wonderful community partners who help make this program possible:
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Edge Services
Entrepreneur Edge lifts Iowa’s entrepreneurial community through education, networking support, and mentorship.