Job-Readiness and Placement at Job Quest/STRIVE

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Job-Readiness and Placement at Job Quest/STRIVE

Job Quest/STRIVE is a three-week intensive training course focused on attitudinal and behavioral change to help chronically unemployed members of our community find and maintain full-time employment. Job Quest/STRIVE is a replication of a proven program in Harlem called STRIVE (Support and Training Results In Valuable Employees). STRIVE graduates have an 80%+ job retention rate after two years.

This program is targeted toward men and women age 18 and up who struggle to overcome employment barriers such as childhood abuse, lack of formal education—many of whom are high school drop-outs, inconsistent work histories, chemical abuse and criminal histories.

The success of program graduates is so high because of active follow-up with all graduates for a period of two years. During this time, Job Quest/STRIVE Staff offer support and guidance to graduates so that they are able to keep their jobs and create financial stability in their lives—often for the first time.

Current Opportunity House services help participants overcome these barriers, while participation in the Soft Skills program teaches basic skills needed to find and maintain entry-level employment opportunities.

If you or someone you know could benefit from a whole new outlook on work and success, please call Job Quest/STRIVE at 610-898-WORK.

Benefits Offered

FREE THREE-WEEK WORKSHOP – for any Berks County resident age 18 and over
REALISTIC WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS – new behaviors and attitudes are encouraged from the first day in the program
SELF-IDENTIFICATION OF BARRIERS – training techniques help client identify and overcome barriers to successful employment
INTERVIEWING SKILLS – mock interviews offered by Human Resource Officers from local companies
RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING – basic computer and word processing skills taught in a hands-on computer lab.
MOTIVATED GRADUATES – new work ethic and determination to perform their best at their place of employment
TWO YEARS OF ACTIVE SUPPORT – for both the graduate and their new employer to encourage long-term success

Opportunity House is located in Reading, Pennsylvania and serves residents of Berks County. Our goal is to help families and adults become and remain independent members of our community.