Lincoln Action Program deserves support, participation of citizens
Sue Hinrichs
Issue date: 2/26/08 Section: Opinion
Lacey made some bad choices in the past that have made it difficult for her to find good employment. In fact, she considered leaving the workforce all together and trying to get disability benefits. Although she loved working with people, she felt that she would never be employed. Disability seemed to be her best option.
Then Lacey found the Career Advancement Training (CAT) program at Lincoln Action Program. Shortly after graduating from the six-week program, Lacey secured a good job with an employer that provides her the opportunity to use her strengths and provides health care benefits.
Lacey credits her success to the CAT program, which she believes "made the difference" in getting her job. Lacey uses the skills she learned from the program to deal with issues such as getting along with co-workers, making better use of her time, showing up early and dressing more professionally. She uses the skills learned in CAT many times a day, each and every day.
Lacey is nearing the six-month mark for employment and is doing very well. Program staff remain in contact with her and provide follow-ups and support as needed to ensure her continued employment success.
Lincoln Action Program works with people like Lacey every day - individuals and families who are struggling to overcome the challenges of inadequate job skills, housing, and health care and the lack of knowledge and support to change their lives. We provide tools, resources and support to help people not just survive poverty but overcome it.
We provide education and job-skills training that help individuals increase their employment income. We create jobs in the community and help people purchase their own homes and small businesses.
We work with parents of young children to provide educational opportunities and health and nutrition screenings and to connect families with community resources.
We work with residents and community leaders to revitalize the homes and public spaces of our city's neighborhoods.
Then Lacey found the Career Advancement Training (CAT) program at Lincoln Action Program. Shortly after graduating from the six-week program, Lacey secured a good job with an employer that provides her the opportunity to use her strengths and provides health care benefits.
Lacey credits her success to the CAT program, which she believes "made the difference" in getting her job. Lacey uses the skills she learned from the program to deal with issues such as getting along with co-workers, making better use of her time, showing up early and dressing more professionally. She uses the skills learned in CAT many times a day, each and every day.
Lacey is nearing the six-month mark for employment and is doing very well. Program staff remain in contact with her and provide follow-ups and support as needed to ensure her continued employment success.
Lincoln Action Program works with people like Lacey every day - individuals and families who are struggling to overcome the challenges of inadequate job skills, housing, and health care and the lack of knowledge and support to change their lives. We provide tools, resources and support to help people not just survive poverty but overcome it.
We provide education and job-skills training that help individuals increase their employment income. We create jobs in the community and help people purchase their own homes and small businesses.
We work with parents of young children to provide educational opportunities and health and nutrition screenings and to connect families with community resources.
We work with residents and community leaders to revitalize the homes and public spaces of our city's neighborhoods.
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