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.
Here are funding opportunities Commerce offered on an annual basis. Please note that grant amounts and dates are subject to change.
Research:
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