This award funded Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) to provide assessment, training, and job placement support to individuals previously incarcerated for non-violent crimes. Identified candidates completed a case management screening and career assessment. Participants then received ongoing employment coaching from a success coach and were enrolled in a multi-week course focusing on electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry trades. Course completers had the opportunity to earn Forklift Certification, OSHA 10 Basic Construction Card, and NCCER Core Credential. A success coach, in collaboration with business entities, assisted program completers with job placement. To fully support participant success, the project collaborated with community and industry partners to provide wraparound services and individual mentoring for program participants. Golden LEAF funds were used to support staffing, outreach, pre-screening, student support and wraparound services, student internships, and mentor stipends.
