Because of her own adverse childhood experiences, Michelle Jennings-Anderson is a strong advocate of workforce development initiatives and second-chance opportunities. She believes that every student should be equipped with a viable pathway to meaningful, lifetime employment. Our average cost per student is $5,200 . To keep the program afloat, we need your help to cover this expense. Your donation makes it possible to fund not only industry-recognized certifications, industry exams, tuition, books, tools, and supplies, but also supportive services critical to students’ success.

 

As a JOCA supporter, you know the impact of equipping a young adult with the essential tools to succeed. It is the difference between aging out of the foster care and having a pathway for a successful future, between experiencing homelessness and accessing safe housing, between dropping out of high school and having a diploma paired with a pathway for immediate entry into the workforce or college.