There are a variety of community resources across the state who serve the underemployed, unemployed, immigrants, and 18-24 year olds. These resources can be invaluable in assisting with your current workforce challenges.
Ascentria Care Alliance
To effectively facilitate the economic and social integration of refugees and immigrants into American society,
Ascentria Care Alliance is committed to providing the highest quality services throughout the resettlement period, foster the self-sufficiency of refugee and immigrant families, inform and educate the community about the refugee and immigrant experience, and partner with volunteers and the community to support our new neighbors.
Contact: Asraa Abdulwahab, employment coordinator, at
AAbdulwahab@ascentria.org
Bureau of Adult Education- New Hampshire Department of Education
The Bureau of Adult Education provides grants to school districts and private not-for-profit organizations for the purposes of offering educational services to adults who have not received a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate, or who need to improve basic skills in reading, math, writing, and English language learning.
Contact: Sarah Ladd Bennett, consultant and high school equivalency administrator, at
sarah.bennett@doe.nh.gov
Mount Washington Valley Regional Collaborative
The
Mount Washington Valley Regional Collaborative exists in order to improve communication and collaboration among the residents, employers, and other parties interested in the health and vigor of Mt Washington Valley. The collaborative does this through contact with public and private agencies in the region, holding forums for discussion of topics of interest, working towards a shared strategic plan, and working with appropriate local partners on the most important goals identified by participants in the planning process. The group’s main focus areas are transportation, economic development, infrastructure and land use, and skilled and ready workforce.
Contact: Heather Phillips, program coordinator, at
heatherphillips@mwvrc.org
MY TURN
MY TURN helps youth develop their skills, goals, and self-confidence through alternative education, post-secondary planning, career exploration, and employment training. Their programs work in concert with local partners including high-schools, employers, colleges, and social service agencies to provide a holistic approach to serving youth. In addition to access to funding, MY TURN has access to those who are currently unemployed, underemployed, and use English as a second language.
Contact: Allie Joseph, executive director, at
ajoseph@my-turn.org
New Hampshire Job Corps Center
The
New Hampshire Job Corps Center supports the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.
Contact: John Miller, business & community liaison director, at
miller.john.m@jobcorps.org
New Hampshire- Jobs for America’s Graduates
NH-JAG teaches young adults academic and workplace competencies. Through comprehensive and proven practices, New Hampshire youth experience the value of a high school education while also developing teamwork, leadership, community service, and workplace skills to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that await them in the world beyond school. By participating in the NH-JAG program, young people across the state are building leadership skills, exploring career opportunities, discovering personal strengths, gaining confidence and taking pride in their personal achievements.
Contact: Janet Arnett, executive director, at
jarnett@nh-jag.org
Recovery Friendly Workplace
Recovery Friendly Workplaces (RFW’s) support their communities by recognizing recovery from substance use disorder as a strength and by being willing to work intentionally with people in recovery. RFW’s encourage a healthy and safe environment where employers, employees, and communities can collaborate to create positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by addiction.
Contact: Shannon Bresaw, program director, at 603-224-2595 x228 or shannon@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com
Welcoming Manchester and International Institute of New England
Welcoming Manchester and International Institute of New England in Manchester work with employers to provide skills training and job placement for New Americans.
Contact: Arnold Mikolo, Welcoming Manchester, at 603-218-1759 or
mukwarnold@gmail.comContact: Sarah Bates, International Institute of New England, at 617-801-5254 or
sbates@iine.org
WorkReadyNH (WRNH)
WorkReadyNH is a tuition-free workforce development program tailored to meet the needs of job seekers and career builders as well as provide training in the specific skills employers are seeking in their current and future employees. WRNH participants prepare for the National Career Ready Certificate (NCRC) assessment certificate test by participating in skill building in the areas identified- Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information. In addition, individuals will participate in a 60 hour soft skills training course taught by the community colleges. The soft skills course is a classroom-based component of the WRNH program that places participants in simulated workplace-related settings and covers areas that include job communication skills, team building and conflict resolution, and customer service.
