JOB READINESS
GOAL
The Dream Streets Job Readiness Program is a non-traditional
learning and skill training opportunity for jobless and justice-involved individuals who are either underemployed or unemployed.
OVERVIEW
The 2025 Program Cohorts will begin on February 4, 2025. Participants will get valuable soft skill lessons,
group counseling, job preparedness training and an opportunity to meet firsthand with various industry professionals.
Cohorts will consist of the following:
a) Eight weeks of Job Readiness and soft skill classes, occurring once weekly on Tuesdays
b) Four weeks of Industry Exposure + Site Visits to industry partner locations
Completion celebrations will take place in May 2025
Industry partners include:
1. Catering and Special Events
2. CDL Training
3. Basic Computer Skills and Information Technology
4. Manufacturing
5. Food and Bulk Meal Preparation
Program participants will have priority status for tenancy in our Transitional Housing Facility. Anyone enrolled in the Job Readiness Program who remains in good standing will not be required to pay rent for the first three months. At the three month mark if the participant has a full time job they may receive an additional three months rent free.
Applications available for the February cohort will be available through January 21, 2025.
Preference will be given to males living in the North Nashville area.
