Employment & Education Assistance
With Covenant House Alaska's (CHA) Employment and Education Assistance, youth can access the support and resources they need to complete their education, obtain a GED, gain employment skills and find a job. These services are offered through our Community Services Center.
Education Assistance
CHA partners with other community agencies, such as Cook Inlet Tribal Council, NineStar and the Anchorage School District's Child in Transition program, to assist homeless youth in completing their education.
Youth who decide to obtain their GED rather than return to school can receive pre-GED testing, educational assessments, and referrals to NineStar for GED testing. Youth who receive a GED testing referral through CHA may take the test at no cost.
Employment Assistance
Youth at CHA may participate in the Helping in Readiness 4 Employment (4 Hire) curriculum, which provides workshops to help youth develop job readiness skills. Designed for youths with minimal to no work experience, this curriculum focuses on five areas, including transferable skills, great resumes and cover letters, effective job searching, interviewing and job applications.
For more information, contact Greg Kramer, Community Services Center Coordinator, at (907) 339-4428 or e-mail Greg.
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"When I came to Covenant House, I didn't have no where to go. I didn't have a job or a diploma. The people there helped me find a job and get back into school. Now I have my GED and I want to go to college."
- Covenant House Alaska client |
