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Employment Counseling

St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth & Families

CAREER SUPPORT

St. Ann's Education & Employment Program is a collaborative effort in conjunction with our local partners to provide workforce development, career planning, and job search assistance to the residents of our housing programs: Grace House, Hope House & Faith House. Our mission is to assist each of our residents in building the foundation for lifelong independence. 

OUR FOCUS

We support clients in their career development efforts by promoting the importance of a long-term career strategy. Our on-site Employment Counselor provides each young mother with one-on-one career counseling, budget development, resume writing assistance, mock interviews and job etiquette guidance. Our Employment Counselor also helps clients find volunteer opportunities in their prospective career field. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • An initial intake process
  • An in-depth career assessment process
  • Exploration of career options
  • Exploration of educational needs
  • Financial Aid guidance
  • Assessment of special needs
  • Resume writing assistance
  • Job readiness resources
  • Tech Center access
  • Interview and etiquette guidance
  • Assistance identifying internship opportunities 

ELIGIBILITY

For information on how to apply, please visit our admissions page.

Current and former clients of St. Ann's Teen Mother Baby Program and Transitional Housing Programs are automatically eligible to participate in the Education & Employment Program.