CAREER PATHWAYS
WHAT WE DO
Mi Casa Resource Center® connects youth and adults to opportunities in education and employment. We educate, train, and support youth and adults on their path to economic success. We provide our participants with a pathway to affordable and attainable post-secondary education.
Our Career Pathways program teaches jobseekers the skills they need to succeed in today’s workplace through workshops, intensive career readiness and industry specific training, 1-on-1 career coaching, and connection to higher education. With our personalized approach, we work with each participant to identify their goals and develop a customized plan to reach them. Our team also provides wrap-around support services through job search and up to one year post-employment to address personal challenges job-seekers face in securing and maintaining employment.
Our sector-focused career training is informed by a network of over 130 employer partners. If you are interested in learning more about becoming an employer partner, contact us at career@micasaresourcecenter.org.
Career Readiness®
Career Readiness® is a four-week training course with 8 lessons designed for those who are:
- New to work
- Transitioning careers
- Returning to the workforce after a break
The team at Mi Casa will cover a myriad of topics to support you in your career journey making sure you feel ready and confident to move forward with your goals. In this training you will learn things like:
- U.S. workplace norms
- Professional communication
- Professional dress codes specific to different industries
- Skills building for your career
- Digital literacy skills
- Customized career coaching to compliment during the training
- And more!
Upon successful completion and graduation, you will come away with:
- A resume
- SMART career goals
- Be able to use Google tools
- Begin a job search and apply for jobs
- Enroll in further Mi Casa training
- Access to a Career Coach
Don’t miss this chance to be career ready with Mi Casa! Classes will be available in person and in English.
FINANCIAL SERVICES TRAINING
The Financial Services Training program provides training on the knowledge and skills that are needed to land a customer-facing role at a bank or a credit union. You don't have to be good at math to succeed in the financial services industry. If you're friendly and willing to learn we can teach you the rest!
Experience the Mi Casa difference while you:
- Get in-depth practice on the key skills Financial Service companies are looking for, including customer service, sales, and other banking skills to make you a competitive candidate today
- Receive individualized coaching on resumes and interviewing to make you the strongest candidate possible for Financial Services jobs
- Network and develop relationships with industry professionals
- Be eligible to receive up to 9 college credits from Community College of Aurora with a $405.00 scholarship
- Be guaranteed job interviews with Financial Services employers that are hiring now
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRAINING
The Professional Services Training program focuses on connecting you to the information and skills needed to thrive in roles like administrative assistant, receptionist, customer service representative and more.
Experience the Mi Casa difference while you:
- Learn and practice in demand skills companies are looking for including customer service, written and verbal communication, computer skills and other administrative services
- Receive current information and individualized coaching on resume work, interview strategies, job searching, and other job skills to make you the strongest candidate possible
- Network and develop relationships with industry professionals
- Access personalized support from Mi Casa Resource Center’s staff to achieve your goals related to pursuing higher education opportunities or job opportunities