Community Action Commission
Partner
Description:
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission promotes, educates, advocates, and provides equitable services to elevate the quality of life for the people we serve.
Related Programs:
Address:
717 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41011
Phone Number:
(859) 581-6607
Website:
https://nkcac.org/
KCC Staff Members
Senior Employment Program
Do you know a Senior who is looking for employment opportunities and wanting to participate in a training program?
This may be the perfect opportunity! The Senior Employment Program offers qualified persons a stepping stone back into the workforce.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Are 55 and older
Want to find permanent work
Currently unemployed
Live in the program-covered counties
Meet federal low-income guideline
The senior must meet the guidelines mentioned above and be a resident of the following counties: Bath, Boone, Bourbon, Campbell, Carroll, Clark, Fayette, Fleming, Franklin, Grant, Harrison, Henry, Jessamine, Kenton, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Nicholas, Owen, Pendleton, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble
If the senior meets these qualifications, the interested senior can contact the office at (859) 581-6607 or complete the Senior Employment Pre Application:
Complete pre-applications can be submitted to: 13 West 7th Street Covington, KY 41011
Services provided:
Resume building assistance
Interviewing assistance
Job Coaching and Case Management
Diverse Career Training in Non-profit and Government Office Settings
15 Hours Per Week of hands on training at Minimum Wage
Employer Contacts
Supportive Services
Assessment and Counseling Services
For more information about training opportunities through the Senior Employment Program call 859 581-6607 or email Rhonda Chisenhall at rchisenhall@nkcac.org
Youth Services
(WIOA Youth)
Northern Kentucky CAC’s Youth Services program works with young adults to create a place where they can complete their secondary education, prepare for post-secondary education, gain valuable life and career skills, and secure employment.
While enrolled with the program, participants are encouraged to grow and develop to their full potential and to find their true value. With four different career tracts to choose from, participants can earn their High School Diploma or G.E.D., obtain training and apprenticeships in a construction related field. learn leadership skills, and secure employement. They are presented with opportunities to complete job shadowing, site visits, work experience, internships and college visits. They will also get to meet with many prospective employers who come to visit our center, and will attend local job fairs and hiring events on a regular basis. Participants are provided with leadership development opportunities, cultural knowledge events, and a family-like environment that respects the young person while challenging them to be their best self and holding them to a high standard of expectation and behavior. While contributing to the community through service projects, participants learn to see themselves and their community differently.
BENEFITS:
High School Diploma
Leadership and life skills training
Work experience/ Resume writing
Community & Social networking
Apprenticeships and job placement assistance
College prep and tutoring
REQUIREMENTS:
Be between ages of 16-24
Make a commitment to CHANGE!
Be willing to work in a TEAM setting to accomplish goals
Be self-motivated & self-disciplined
Be drug-free
Be willing to participate fully
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Delisa Tinsley (Youth Services Manager)