What is Project GUIDE?

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Project GUIDE (Geared Toward Understanding & Identifying Desired Employment)

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Explore. Train. Earn. Launch Your Career.

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Project GUIDE is Empowered to Live, Inc.'s signature workforce development and career readiness program that prepares youth and young adults ages 16–24 for success in employment, apprenticeships, postsecondary education, and industry-recognized career training.

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Through an eight-week cohort experience, participants discover career pathways, develop essential workplace skills, earn industry-recognized credentials, and gain hands-on exposure to high-demand careers. Every participant receives individualized career coaching, supportive services, employer engagement opportunities, financial capability training, and a personalized career success plan designed to help them successfully transition into the workforce.

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Project GUIDE combines career readiness training, workplace safety training, and industry-specific technical training to prepare participants for careers that lead to long-term economic mobility.

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Whether a participant plans to enter the workforce immediately, pursue an apprenticeship, or continue their education, Project GUIDE provides the skills, credentials, and connections needed to take the next step.

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Why Project GUIDE?​

 

95% Program Completion Rate

Participants remain engaged from start to finish through individualized coaching, supportive services, hands-on learning, and strong employer partnerships.

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94% Average Attendance Rate

High attendance reflects participants' commitment to the program and the effectiveness of our engaging curriculum, supportive environment, and barrier-reduction strategies.

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200+ Industry-Recognized Credentials Earned

Participants earn valuable credentials, including OSHA-10, NCCER Core, and Forklift Operator Certification which increase their employability and prepare them for high-demand careers.

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500+ Hours of Workforce Development Training

Our comprehensive curriculum combines career readiness, workplace safety, technical skills, financial literacy, leadership development, and employer engagement to prepare participants for long-term success.

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58 Youth & Young Adults Served

Since 2021, Project GUIDE has empowered youth from diverse backgrounds, including many from ALICE households, to overcome barriers and pursue meaningful career opportunities.

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Strong Employer & Industry Partnerships

Participants connect directly with employers, apprenticeship programs, workforce agencies, educational institutions, and industry professionals through job site tours, career panels, networking events, and work-based learning experiences.

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Career Exploration & Work-Based Learning

Youth gain firsthand exposure to high-demand industries through apprenticeship visits, employer tours, hands-on demonstrations, and real-world career experiences that help them make informed career decisions.

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Individual Career Coaching

Every participant develops a personalized Career Success Plan and receives one-on-one coaching to identify goals, strengthen workplace skills, and successfully transition into employment, apprenticeships, or postsecondary education.

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Supportive Services That Remove Barriers

Transportation assistance, work-ready clothing, safety gear, certification fees, and resource navigation help ensure financial barriers do not prevent participants from completing training or beginning their careers.

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Direct Connections to Employment

Project GUIDE creates clear pathways to employment by connecting participants with local employers, registered apprenticeships, workforce partners, and educational institutions.