Jessica
My job title is Program Coordinator. My work involves case management of all students enrolled in our welding class.
What I like about my job is getting to see students get placed in employment and maintaining employment after working so hard. I love watching people pay off debts, save for houses, buy cars, and feel financially secure. I love working with students and helping them keep hope for getting a full-time, career-path job. I am honored to meet each of our students and watch them grow. My students are a diverse group of people -- but what they all have in common is a desire to improve their lives and big motivation to work hard and make it happen. I love my job and I'm so grateful to Jane Addams Resource Corporation for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing organization. To add to the work I do directly with clients, I participate in various working groups throughout the city and the state to improve collaboration across workforce development agencies as well as non-profits that provide more supportive services.
Organization
- Jane Addams Resource Corporation
- The Jane Addams Resource Corporation builds healthy communities through workforce, economic, and human development. It is rooted in the North Center, Lakeview, Lincoln Square, and Uptown neighborhoods of Chicago and serves the Chicagoland area through a strategic mix of industrial retention,… More
Needs validated
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$440of $390
5 supporters
Funded on 3/3/2014
Bee
from Chicago, IL
My goal is to be fully prepared for job interviews so that I can show employers how determined I am to be a welder! I need a helmet, boots, and gloves More
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$390of $390
11 supporters
Funded on 3/14/2014
Jamara
from Chicago, IL
My goal is to be a full-time welder. I will be more employable, prepared for work, and able to support my family if I have my own welding equipment. More
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$450of $450
4 supporters
Funded on 5/6/2014
Warren
from Chicago, IL
This gear will help employers take me seriously as a welder. I'll be able to pass welding tests and get the job that will start my new career. More
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$505of $505
8 supporters
Funded on 5/15/2014
Dwayne
from Chicago, IL
My goal is to become a welder and build a successful career to support my daughter. Having my own gear will show employers that I'm serious! More
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$506of $505
13 supporters
Funded on 7/1/2014
Marco
from Chicago, IL
I'm training to be a welder to provide the safe home for my son that I lacked. I'm confident that with gear I'll find a job & thrive in this industry. More
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$450of $450
17 supporters
Funded on 8/28/2014
Michael
from Chicago, IL
My goal is to be a full-time welder. Owning my own welding gear will demonstrate to potential employers that I am dedicated to my career. More
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$505of $505
11 supporters
Funded on 8/20/2014
Jason
from Chicago, IL
As a father of 3, I'm ready to start my new career as I support my family. I need welding gear to show employers I am ready for the job. More
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$560of $560
13 supporters
Funded on 11/17/2014
Loredana
from Chicago, IL
I'm a mother of 3 enrolled in a welding program. With work gear, employers will see my dedication and commitment to the trade. More
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$490of $475
10 supporters
Funded on 3/1/2015
Mickie
from Chicago, IL
I wasn't sure women could be welders, but then I found JARC's program! I'm excited that I've found my career. All I need is gear to get started. More
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$120of $500
3 supporters
Funded on 3/17/2015
Erica
from Chicago, IL
To get a welding job, I need gear and bus passes. I also need to pay fees to get my driver's license back so that I can get to work. More
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$450of $450
12 supporters
Funded on 5/28/2015