Workforce Development

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The Center for Education and Family Empowerment’s Workforce Development division provides programming through our Family Prosperity Initiative, which takes an integrated services approach to address family prosperity through programs and activities that foster educational attainment, personal well-being, financial stability, and increased economic power for adults and their families. 

O U R S E R V I C E S

  • Interviewing Skills

  • Resume Preparation

  • Computer Access for Online Job Searches and Applications

  • Job Search Assistance

  • Career Counseling

  • Job-readiness Training

  • Job Referrals

  • Aptitude Testing

  • Case Management

  • Post-Placement Follow-up

LEVEL UP
LEVEL UP
SCSEP
SCSEP
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Level Up your family’s well-being through a holistic approach toward achieving prosperity. This program provides economic assets, career planning, training, certification attainment in high-growth industries, and growth mindset development to build helpful connections to people, knowledge, and power.

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Phlebotomy Technician

With FPI’s certification pathways, you can learn the skills needed to become a phlebotomy technician in just a few months. Participants will earn a stipend while participating in the course and will receive a laptop and the skills needed to learn virtually. For parents, childcare will be offered for qualifying pathways.

Outcomes: Prepared to sit for certification exams and pursue employment in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.

  • Up to 18-Week Hybrid Course

  • In-Partnership with Clinical Providers

  • National Certification

  • Job Placement

  • Financial and Career Planning

  • Up to 18-Week Hybrid Course

  • Earn National Certification

  • Job Placement

  • Financial and Career Planning

  • In-Person classes meet Wednesday & Thursday for 3 hours (6pm – 9pm)

  • Friday classes - 3 hours virtually
    (6pm – 9pm)

  • Saturday classes - 6 hours in-person (9am – 3pm)

  • Must attend both classes

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Google IT Support Certification

Provides industry-recognized credentials in troubleshooting, networking, system administration, and cybersecurity basics.

Outcomes: Earn a recognized credential and prepare for entry-level IT roles in help desk support, technical assistance, and related technology fields.

  • Career pathways to competitively paid jobs for Americans

  • Course designed and taught by Google employees

  • Must attend all required classes

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Construction

Equips participants with foundational building-trade skills, safety standards, and workforce readiness.

Outcomes: Prepared to enter apprenticeships, construction firms, or skilled trade roles with growth potential.

COMING SOON

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The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a federally funded job rediness program designed to help mature adults successfully re-enter the workforce.

Through community-based training sites and personalized workforce development guidance, we equip participants with the skills and experience needed to secure and thrive in part-time or full-time employment.

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General Eligibility

55 & up

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Unemployed, underemployed, or low-income

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Willing and able to work part-time (up to 20 hours per week)

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Reside in one of the following counties: Bradley, Hamilton, Polk, Meigs, McMinn or Rhea

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