After you’ve completed your application and submitted all of your required documents, you will know if you are accepted within two weeks from when recruitment opens for a specific class.

Currently we have two classes per year, of 20-30 people. Classes do fill up quickly, and you may be added to a waitlist for the next class.

Classes are onsite, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00am to 1:00pm for the first 6 weeks, and then follow the schedule of your training provider for off-site training. Your career coach will be able to provide you with the days and times of your off-site training.

Community Gathering is a time where our classes come together for dinner and community building.

We meet on every other Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm.

Yes, they are required.

No! This program is at zero cost to you.

Skills offered vary by class. Your pre-coaching session, an in-person session with a Coach before class begins, will give you exact details for the skill tracks offered for your class

The stipend is a financial gift from us to you that is performance based.

You can earn $350 every two weeks, or UP TO $700/month

It is paid every two weeks (twice/month, on Fridays)

You must have a bank account for the stipend to be directly deposited.

A Leader is a program participant or student. You are leading the change in your life.

This person is on staff at Neighborhood and it’s their job to walk the road with you.

You will check in weekly with your Coach. You will have at least one extended meeting time with your Coach monthly.

Yes, you do need a job to graduate. In order to graduate you must be working full-time in the skill track that you were trained for, and be making at least $15/hour

You are communicating: Participating with other Leaders and Teachers during class and at Community Gatherings. Contacting your Coach weekly as you work together to meet your goals

You complete assignments and Skill Track certification

You get a job within your skill track

You attend Graduation

At this time, the only felony that would exclude someone from the program is a sex offense, due to the presence of children in our community. However, depending on the nature of your felony, it may impact your eligibility for certain skill training programs. If you have questions about your specific situation, we encourage you to reach out for a conversation.

Allies are community volunteers that serve as an added layer of support to you. You will meet them and engage with them the most during Community Gathering

The main reason that people drop out is because the required schedule is not conducive to their life, in short, attendance.

No, you do not have to pay us back if you drop out.

We are a faith-founded nonprofit, which means the heartbeat of our mission is motivated by love, dignity, and the belief that every person is created with purpose and potential. While many of our staff share their faith as part of their story, being religious is not a requirement to participate - everyone is welcome.

When you are 70% completed within your Skill Track studies you will begin actively looking for a job.

While we have a Career Professional actively building networks within our skill tracks, you will need to apply for these jobs.

It is up to you to look, apply and land the job. You need to get a job before the class graduation date.