Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Career Training Center

*Free career development training and life skills classes serving anyone 16 and up; clients do not have to have disabilities or special needs *Adult basic education and GED classes *Employment skills in career counseling, resume writing, interviews and clothing choices; may also assist with clothing once a job is obtained; computer lab offering self-directed courses in Microsoft programs *Other training location in Quincy

Services: Adult Basic Education, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Employment Preparation, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Life Skills Education

Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Prosperity Center

*Music hall, training classrooms, career express lab, fitness and wellness programs *Fitness facility charges a $10 monthly fee to use the fitness equipment, participate in classes and work individually with a fitness representative

Services: Employment Preparation, Recreational Activities/Sports, Wellness Programs

Leon County Schools, Leon's Intensive Training for Employment

*Comprehensive four year career development program for high school exceptional students working toward special diploma *Seamless transition to post-school opportunities *Preparation for working environment and work ethics training

Services: Employment Preparation, Job Finding Assistance, Secondary/High Schools, Special Education, Student Disability Services

Lighthouse of the Big Bend, Inc

*Nonprofit agency dedicated to assisting people with vision loss.

Services: Braille Instruction, Camps, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Employment Preparation, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Visual/Reading Aids

Marine For Life Network

*Connects Marines transitioning out of service and their family members to employment, education and community resources *Assists transitioning Marines and veterans seeking long term careers with resources outside miliitary education benefits including over 30 program tracks with industry recognized credentials, comprehensive career coaching and job placement services, professional certificate programs available to those who qualify *Provides job specific interviews, comprehensive career coaching and job placement services along with several Recruit Military Career Fairs and networking events connecting veterans and transitioning Marines to potential employers *Eligibility: Active Duty military member (and spouse) who are 6 months away from being discharged from military active duty service with an honorable discharge Any veteran with an honorable discharge status, and their spouses National Guard/Reservists and spouses are eligible if they are an active member on a part-time status

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Employment Preparation, Military Student Transition Assistance, Military Transition Assistance Programs, Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits, Veteran Employment Programs

Motivating People Through Arts and Crafts (MPAC)

*A nonprofit primarily assisting persons with Autism, neurodiversity, communication disorders, and unique abilities through arts and crafts, workshops to encourage entrepreneurship, and employment/career development skill development; people of all abilities are welcome *Third Sunday socials with art, activities, discussions and occasional speakers for people of any abilities *MPAC community arts sessions are held Thursdays from 5:30PM to 7:30 PM

Services: Art Therapy, Employment Preparation, Entrepreneurial Training

Tallahassee, City TEMPO

*Services for disconnected youth, ages 16-24, who are not in school and may or may not be employed, depending on employment circumstances *Path to essential services, vocational education opportunities, short-term apprenticeships with local organizations, and workforce training through job placement *Participants referred for screening and assessment for GED examination; assigned to a specialist and complete a five-week course until exam administration *If a participant already has a diploma or GED, a CSCR specialist will assist with job training and placement *Proactive crime prevention initiative which connects with at-risk youth and addresses underlying issues *Employment partnerships in retail, hospitality, education, government, info technology, healthcare, and manufacturing *While in the program, a participant will be dismissed for an arrest or if on probation, a violation

Services: Employment Preparation, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Vocational Education

Tallahassee Urban League, Inc

*Food pantry 9am-5pm, M-F *Urban Youth Employment Program offers hands-on work experience and access to employers, GED instruction, work and life skills training, additional education and personal development, financial literacy training *Nulites Club provides guidance for youth toward educational programs, community involvement and service, self-esteem building, and leadership training for young people, ages 10-18 *Crime prevention: behavior modification for first time juvenile offenders; gang awareness education; Black on Black Crime Prevention *Housing: major home repairs for homeowners in Leon County (generally repairs that bring the housing up to code standards); counseling on finding low-cost permanent housing; workshops on home buying *Victim and witness advocacy: information on criminal justice system, victim's rights, grief/bereavement counseling and accompaniment services/transportation of victim or witness to court if needed

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Crime Victim Support, Employment Preparation, Food Pantries, Home Rehabilitation Programs, Housing Search Assistance, Job Finding Assistance, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Mentoring Programs, Tutoring Services, Youth Enrichment Programs

Tallahassee Veterans Village

*Transitional housing program for men and women who have served at least one day active duty with an Honorable, general, or other than honorable discharge who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless *Offering a flexible continuum of income-based housing and supportive services to individual veterans and veterans with families including mental health services, substance recovery counseling, training, education, and employment assistance; properties consist of studio apartments, one, two and three bedroom apartments as well as four bedroom town homes

Services: Career Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Transitional Housing/Shelter, Transitional Mental Health Services, Veteran Homes

Taylor County Recovery Center, Inc.

*DCF licensed out-patient substance abuse treatment program for ages 13 and over including adults; individual and group counseling, substance abuse education, treatment planning and review, discharge planning, relapse prevention, probation reporting *Other DCF licensed classes open to anyone in the community: parenting classes, dealing with trauma, co-dependency, employability skills training, money management, HIV/AIDS education, domestic violence, batterer's intervention, anger management, conflict resolution, Drivers' License Assistance Classes for Driving while License Suspended/Revoked (DWLS/R) *Can be self-referred or ordered by the court system for any services offered *DCF ACCESS Community Partner Site: anyone may make an appointment to go there to apply for Medicaid, Food Stamps/SNAP and/or TANF

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Anger Management, Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Employment Preparation, Food Stamps/SNAP, Medicaid, Parenting Skills Classes, Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling, TANF