Basic Organization Information
Jacobs Ladder Job Center, Inc.
- Also Known As:
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Jacob's Ladder
- Physical Address:
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Charlotte, NC
28299
- EIN:
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56-2058721
- Web URL:
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www.jacobsladderchar...
- NTEE Category:
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J Employment, Job Related
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J20 Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
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J Employment, Job Related
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J21 Vocational Counseling / Guidance / Testing
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J Employment, Job Related
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J22 Employment Training
- Year Founded:
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1998
- Ruling Year:
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1998
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Mission Statement
Focusing
on the age-old principle of offering a hand up rather than a hand
out: The mission of Jacob's Ladder Job Center, Inc. is to help the
unemployed and underemployed find and keep living wage jobs. Our goal
is to help disadvantaged people achieve economic self-sufficiency and
improve the quality of their lives.
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Impact Statement
In 2008, 665 clients were oriented. Of these, 341 were male, 324 were
female, 327 had criminal records, and 175 were shelter residents. As of
December 31, 440 clients remained active in their job searches, and 225
clients had achieved employment.
• Our clients are primarily low-wealth African Americans living in or near
poverty. Most endure generational poverty and live in disenfranchised
neighborhoods where poverty is at an all-time high.
• Unemployment rates for African Americans are typically double that of
the general population. Currently, unemployment for African Americans
exceeds 13% and the rate for African Americans age 16-23 is a startling 43%.
• Clients’ barriers to employment and job retention include: little to no
personal income due to prolonged unemployment, lack of professional
clothing, substandard housing, unreliable transportation, lack of affordable
or quality childcare, lack of medical/life benefits. These challenges are
aggravated by the absence of community role models with knowledge of
and access to job opportunities.
• The length of time it takes to find living wage jobs has increased from an
average of 6 weeks to 3-4 months, and clients are feeling the stress and
demoralization of prolonged job searches.
Revenue and Expenses
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Financial Statements
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Chief Executive
Ms. Steffi Travis
Term:
Since
2001
Chief Executive Profile:
Steffi Travis has almost 30 years of experience in successfully leading non-profit organizations. She is deeply committed to the mission of Jacob's Ladder and in the years since she has taken the reins, she has successfully expanded the staff from 1 1/2 people to 5 people and been awarded many grants to make sure the organization is fiscally sound.
CEO/Executive Director Statement:
Jacob’s Ladder Job Center, Inc. is not just another
charitable cause. What we do is a “calling” on our lives.
We are in the business of developing human capital.
There are few challenges greater or more satisfying than
providing individuals and families with knowledge, tools
and resources so they can achieve self-sufficiency and
contribute to the well-being of their communities.
-Steffi Travis, Executive Director
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Program:
Jacob's Ladder Job Readiness Program
- Budget:
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- Category:
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Employment
- Population Served:
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Adults
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Poor/Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent, General
Program Description:
Jacob's Ladder Job Center runs a four-step program that teaches clients such skills as resume writing, dressing for success and interviewing techniques. After a client has completed the four steps, we provide them with lists of openings from employers we have recruited to hire our clients. We also provide mentoring while on the job and access to a professional dress clothing closet.
• We pair clients with trained volunteers
to determine their needs, practice
interviewing, and prepare résumés.
• We teach clients to research employers,
create a personal job search plan, and
update the plan weekly.
• We provide bus passes or gas
vouchers for clients to get to
interviews and first weeks on the job.
• We provide free business dress to
clients who need it for interviewing
and first days of employment.
• We connect participants with local
agencies to address childcare, housing,
hunger, and medical needs.
• We support newly employed clients to
ensure job success and retention.
• We network with employers with
entry- and mid-level jobs, including
those who are willing to hire
individuals with criminal backgrounds
and/or limited work histories.
• We advocate for full-time work at
living wages with employer benefits.
Program Long-Term Success:
Received funding from Bank of America Foundation Neighborhood Builders, Wachovia Foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas REEIMPRISE Fund (To launch A Perfect Fit) and many more
Program Short-Term Success:
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