Based on a model developed by the East Harlem Employment Service, STRIVE Baltimore is an intensive job readiness and placement service. The three-week training blends self-examination, critical thinking, relationship building, affirmation, learning and teaching with practical skill development and two-year post-graduation monitoring. Since the program began, 75 percent of STRIVE Baltimore participants have graduated, and 79 percent of graduates have maintained employment. Through STRIVE Baltimore, more than 300 clients have found jobs with area companies.
STRIVE is the name of thirteen community based organizations in New York City that employ STRIVE's attitudinal training methods and job placement and retention components. Together they comprise the STRIVE Employment Group (SEG). STRIVE Baltimore also includes national centers in Pittsburgh, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia, each of which are independent, non-profit organizations. Together, STRIVE centers annually secure employment in the public and private sectors for over 3,000 people.
what type of gigs i wonder?
Posted by: Lester Spence at June 17, 2005 02:12 AM