WE•CARENEWSLETTER SU MMER 2022 | VO LUME 37, NO. 2
Workforce Development: Overcoming Barriers to a Livable Wage
Shannon volunteers in the Workforce Development Center at the ICS Central Office.
Connie Hillman Family Foundation gave $250,000 to ICS to help build self-sufficiency through workforce development.
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ate last summer, Ann found herself needing a job—fast! Recently widowed and all alone in Tucson, she suddenly had to support herself, something she hadn’t done in over 17 years. With no job contacts and no idea how to begin the process, Ann went to her church for
support. There she learned that help is available from Interfaith Community Services. Ann's first time in the ICS Workforce Development Center involved a lot of tears and the release of pain and fears she had carried since her life was turned upside down. She was convinced no one would hire her because of her age and long absence from the workforce. At ICS, Ann found people who could help her with every step of the process: online job search, submitting applications, resume and cover letter writing, and interview skills training. Finally Ann secured a part-time job with a home healthcare
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