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Working adults and their children · Eight-week blocks
From stepupdurham.org/step2 ↗About this program
Step2 is StepUp Durham's next step program for working adults and their children who would like to develop stronger community relationships, have referral access to material resources, and the opportunities to receive trainings focused on personal and career growth.
Step2 offers four phases of programming that occur in eight-week blocks. The four phases are: Personal Development, Financial Education, Career Development, and Leadership Development. StepUp Durham provides participants with a 50% savings match. These savings have assisted Step2 participants over the past year in purchasing affordable vehicles through Wheels4Hope.
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Who is eligible for Step2?
Active, current engagement with StepUp Durham or SUD community partner; Working at least 25 hours per week (proof required); On-time weekly attendance; Completion of Step2 Program Application; 1-on-1 interview (via phone or in-person)
What are the Step2 requirements?
Maintaining StepUp Durham's Employment Program eligibility requirements; Submission/proof of $10 weekly savings; Completion of three goals per Phase; Meeting with co-partner group weekly
What benefits does Step2 offer?
We match savings at 50%. We provide referrals to Housing for New Hope. Referrals and financial support for furnishing residences. Referrals to purchase a vehicle from Wheels4Hope are still available; the current amount is $650 (updated from $636).
What does the Step2 Children's Program offer?
Children's Specialist for 2.5hrs/week helping with homework, arts, crafts, and other activities while family members participate in the Step2 program; Assistance with opening savings accounts at Self-Help Credit Union; Student savings match by StepUp Durham; Report card bonuses; School grade incentives; Clothing assistance via our partnership with Note in the Pocket; We offer weekly 1 x 1 tutoring during the 8 week cohort.
What is Elevate?
Open to people enrolled in any of our Step1 or Step2 programs. Elevate gives participants the opportunity to take short-term courses that will help them fill in skill gaps that have been hindering them from gaining livable wage employment.
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- Who
- Working adults and their children
- When
- Eight-week blocks
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Step1 - WorkFREEStepUp Durham offers a FREE employment readiness training (Job Readiness Week), personalized job coaching, employer referrals, and supportive services to job seekers, including those with barriers like a criminal background or gaps in work history.ENER-G: Empowerment, Networking, Employment, Resources - Growth.A weekly follow up meeting to Jobs Week where participants willBUILDApprenticeship pathways to permanent employment for participants in Step1. BUILD supports people with a skills gap or stigma preventing them from landing permanent employment.