Inspire Education Academy provides education and workforce development support to empower youth and young adults to obtain High School Diploma or GED, Workforce Development Skills, Employment, Financial Literacy, and Mentorship.

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Participants in this program will receive:

Case management support to determine the essential needs such as stability, safety, transportation needs, food, clothes, and essential documents (ID, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, etc.) 

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Workforce Development through a partnership with the Alabama Community College System Alabama Certifed Employment (ACE) Program and Mobilizing Alabama Pathways (MAPS) Program.  Career pathways include:

• Architecture & Construction

• Healthcare

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Information Technology

• Manufacturing

• Transportation & Logistics

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Construction Pre-Apprenticeship through HBI Skills to Trade Program.  This trade is a pre-apprenticeship that prepares in specialized construction areas. 

General Contractor

• Plumbing

• Electrical

• Painting

• and more...

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Inspire Education Academy is for nontraditional students who are looking for second chances.  Nontraditional students are defined as:

• At least 16 years or older

• High School Drop-out

• Justice-involved (criminal record, juvenile record, returning home from prison) 

• Unemployed or underemployed

• Looking for a better life, education, and/or career opportunity

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The investment for participants is a 1-year commitment

• Job Readiness Training

• Career Coaching

• Education Opportunities

• Life Services

• Life Coaching

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The benefits for participants

• Develop a career

• Gain life skills

• A new journey

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The benefits for businesses

• A viable quality workforce

• Value-driven employees

• Driven economy