Since its founding in 1993, IBSA has provided quality employment & training services, youth development & community service activities, and small business training, development & support services. Activities include individualized services and a variety of group training for those receiving or eligible for cash assistance (TANF), food assistance (SNAP), voc. rehabilitation (VR), youth aging out of foster care, and those youth & adults eligible for programs, services and activities provided under the federal Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act. (WIOA)
Current Programs & Services: Employment & Training Services
Job Development, Retention & Support Services
Resume Preparation, Acing the Interview, Job Fair Networking,
Effective Online Job Search,
Digital Literacy & Life Skills for Job Seekers Work Experience,
Job Readiness Training Occupational Skills Training: Office / Clerical Training & Development
Avocational Training (Digital Tech Skills) Into to Website Development (WordPress), Video Production for YouTube, Social Media Content Creation, Sharing & Marketing (Youth & Young Adults)
Specialized Industry Training: Transitional Jobs Program:
Public-Funded Projects (HUD, EPA, Local, State)
Paid & Unpaid Work Experience / Community Service / Internship (Adult & Youth)
Self-employment Services and Programs:
Available under provider agreements with the State Dept’s of Commerce, Children & Families Services and other government agencies or nonprofit organizations. Other resources, technical assistance and support services are made available by IBSA staff, other counselors and partners supporting our work.