Take Stock in Children (TSIC) was established in 1995 as a nonprofit organization that provides a unique opportunity for low income students to break the cycle of poverty through successful education. We offer our students college scholarships, volunteer mentors, in-school support and hope for a better life. Our comprehensive services start in middle school, continue through high school and include the students’ transition into college. In 2014 Goodwill became the lead agency for the Take Stock in Children program in Duval County. Goodwill’s support of the program is an investment in the city’s future. To learn more about the program and how to enroll a student or become a mentor please visit the Take Stock In Children website.
The A-STEP program aims to provide working adults in North Florida access to higher education in order to elevate earning potentials and job security. The key to the A-STEP program is the implementation of a successful blend of aptitude and career assessments, one-on-one support with the college enrollment and entrance exams, intensive case management, personalized financial aid advisement, ongoing academic support, and gap funding to put adults on the path to success and long-term sustainability.
A-STEP Eligibility Requirements:
Live at or below national poverty guidelines
24 years and above (under 24 will be considered on an individual basis)
High School diploma or GED
US citizen/legal resident
Florida resident of 12 months
Must be able to commit to the duration of the educational program once enrolled
No Student Loan or Child Support payments in default
We are proud to announce Goodwill’s Mayor’s Youth at Work Partnershp (MYAWP)!
The MYAWP program provides eligible high school students work-related experiences that prepare them to succeed in employment. We partner with local businesses who employ and train students. Each student and employer will work with a Job Coach who will assist in the employment process, provide support, training and be a liaison between the student and employer. In addition to employment, students will develop social skills, learn work norms and culture, understand career pathways, build professional networks and learn to manage money.
The goal of the MYAWP is to build the talent pipeline for our local economy by connecting young adults with education and employment career pathways that prepare them to meet the skill demands of employers while leading them to workforce success.
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