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The EMPOWER Project is a Goodwill Industries of South Florida AmeriCorps program that helps individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment prepare for and secure competitive, integrated jobs. Serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, the program combines job readiness training, career exploration, mentoring, and hands-on workplace experiences to support long-term economic self-sufficiency. AmeriCorps members provide individualized, high-touch support through classroom instruction, peer mentoring, job coaching, and employment navigation. Participants receive 60–120 hours of training focused on soft skills, workplace ethics, communication, and career planning, along with structured workplace rotations and job shadowing opportunities that connect learning to real-world experience. The program is designed to address systemic barriers such as limited access to training, lack of accommodations, and employer hesitation. By partnering with local businesses, social enterprises, and community organizations, EMPOWER creates inclusive pathways to employment while strengthening participants’ confidence, independence, and job readiness. Each year, the program serves 180 individuals, with a goal of at least 85% demonstrating improved job readiness. Through personalized support and community collaboration, the EMPOWER Project helps participants overcome employment barriers and move toward lasting economic stability and independence.

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Member Duties : AmeriCorps members in the EMPOWER Project will provide direct, individualized support to participants as they prepare for employment. Members will deliver job readiness training, facilitate peer mentoring sessions, and coach participants on communication, time management, and workplace skills. They will support career exploration, help participants set employment goals, and assist with developing individualized employment plans. Members will also guide participants through workplace rotations and job shadowing experiences, providing on-site coaching, feedback, and encouragement. Throughout the program, members will track progress, lead reflection activities, connect participants to community resources, and support the transition into competitive, integrated employment.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Stipend , Health Coverage , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Housing .

Terms Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills Leadership , Business/Entrepreneur , Medicine , Public Health , Counseling , Education , Youth Development , Communications , Architectural Planning , Veterans , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Disaster Services , Conflict Resolution , Urban Planning , Social Services , First Aid , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Fine Arts/Crafts , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , General Skills , Law , Team Work , Environment , Recruitment , Trade/Construction , Teaching/Tutoring .

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Summary Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program Workforce Member Recruiter

Program Start/End Date 08/01/2025 - 07/31/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level Technical school / apprenticeship / vocational

Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 90

Program Locations FLORIDA Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

Languages Spanish

Tagalog

Ilocano

Japanese

Russian

Italian

English

Vietnamese

French

Korean

Greek

Portuguese

Thai

Hmong

Arabic

Polish

German

Chinese

Creole

American Sign Language

Accepting Applications From 01/01/2025 To 07/31/2027

Contact Angela Pinder

2121 NW 21st St

Miami FL 33142

7833729733

[email protected]

Listing ID 128516