SOAR Young Adult Reentry Partnership (YARP)
Free
About This Program
Need help successfully transitioning back into the community? Want a thriving, in demand career? Let OIC of South Florida’s Let OIC of South Florida’s SOAR Program help program help you open new doors of opportunity. The SOAR program is the right choice for helping young men and women, involved in the criminal justice system, receive FREE industry-recognized certifications and job placement assistance. Enroll TODAY!
For more information:
If you are a resident of Miami-Dade contact – Ray Lightburn – rlightburn@oicsfl.org
If you are resident of Broward County contact
SOAR Opens New Doors of Opportunity for YOU!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The participants of this program are provided with FREE services that will help justice-involved individuals:
- Assess Career Pathways and Academic Counseling Requirements
- Attain Industry-Recognized Certifications
- Obtain Long-term Employment
- Receive Community Partner Referrals for Housing, Substance Abuse & Mental Health
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The participant:
- At least 18-24 years of age
- Court/justice-involved or no high school diploma
- Must reside in Broward County or Miami-Dade
- Eligible to enroll in community college
- Legally eligible to work in the US
CAREER VOCATIONAL TRACKS
The participant is provided with FREE vocational training and job placement/paid apprenticeship assistance in the following industries:
- Food Service Operations
- Information Technology
- Construction Operations
- Warehouse Logistics
- Transportation & Moving Materials
- Health and Medical
SUPPORT SERVICE OFFERINGS & INCENTIVES
- Results-Oriented Case Management
- Adult Basic Education, including Remedial Education
- Work Readiness Training and Employment Placement
- Continuous Professional Development
- Referrals for Substance Abuse, Mental Health Counseling, Legal Services & Housing
- Financial rewards for success
FUNDING PARTNERS:
PROGRAM FUNDERS
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, the accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. SOAR program is an equal opportunity employer/program, and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. OIC of South Florida SOAR is 86% federally funded ($3,124,151), including three U.S. Department of Labor grants ($3,124,061), 16% funded by state and/ or local governmental resources ($590,266), and 12% funded through non-governmental resources ($450,000).
DETAILS
OIC of South Florida’s Training and Education division represents the “vehicle” that keeps the Workforce Development clients realizing their career aspirations. The division ensures our suite of offerings and job placement tactics are current, practical, and customizable. This pathway to career advancement allows OIC-SFL to serve an array of unemployed and underemployed individuals within the community – meeting our clients/students at every step of the advancement ladder.
Workforce Development Services
Certification Offerings
• 20+ Training/Certification Opportunities in the following Categories: • Culinary/Food Service • Customer Service • Supply Chain Operations • General Construction & Safety • Information Technology
Workforce Development Services
Career Path Assessment(s)
• Create an ideal job list based on interests/skills • Partner with Career Specialists to outline next steps
Workforce Development Services
Work Readiness Training
• Financial Literacy • Basic Computer Training • Customized On-site Company Trainings
Workforce Development Services
Soft Skills Training
• Interviewer Sales Pitch Development • Professional Attire and Work Ethics • Resume and Thank You Letter Writing • Mock Interviews • Time Management Skills
Members
Our course begins with the first step for generating great user experiences: understanding what people do, think, say, and feel. In this module, you’ll learn how to keep an open mind while learning.