Job-readiness sessions set

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership has scheduled orientation sessions for its free six-week employment skills and training program for Mahoning County residents.

Free two-hour orientations will begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Jan. 12, Jan. 17, 18, 19, 23 and 24 in the MYCAP office, 1325 Fifth Ave.

Attendance at only one of these orientation sessions is needed to enroll in the program, which meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, Monday through Thursday, for six weeks, beginning Jan. 30 in the MYCAP office.

Participants must have a high-school diploma or be working on a general educational development certificate and must have incomes at or below 125 percent of the federal poverty level, meaning the household income eligibility limit for a family of four is $30,375 a year.

The training covers motivational and interviewing techniques, computer and financial literacy, writing and formatting a resume, life skills and mock job interviews. All chosen participants will receive a free portfolio, flash drives, interview clothing, job-placement assistance and possible financial assistance to overcome employment barriers, regardless of criminal or financial backgrounds.

For information, call Roger Beltz at 330-747-7921, exts. 1190 or 1724, between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The office is closed Fridays.