Workforce Readiness
Foster Success has developed the Workforce Readiness program to ensure that teens and young adults aging out of foster care have a clear and supportive path to good and promising jobs.
This program depends on partnerships with nonprofit organizations, national foster youth organizations, Indiana workforce leaders, and corporate partners to provide:
- The nationally-recognized Works Wonders® Workforce Readiness curriculum
- Quality career coaching to help build employability skills
- Financial support to address transportation challenges and other barriers to workforce success
- Workforce credentialing to help young professionals gain access to higher paying jobs
- Resources and tools for employers to help them support young professionals in the workplace
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Works Wonders®
The Works Wonders® Workforce Readiness program connects teens and young adults (ages 18-25) who have experienced foster care to meaningful employment. Learn more...
Career Coaching & Workforce Credentials
Foster Success personalized career coaching program and supports young people (ages 18-25) who have experienced foster care with finding immediate employment. Learn more...
Employer Engagement
Foster Success is looking for employer partners with a vested interest and willingness to partner with our young adults transitioning out of foster care. Learn more...