At The Just Cause, we believe in the power of empowerment. Our mission is to support adult education and career advancement in our community by providing the tools and support needed for adults to navigate life's challenges and achieve lasting self-sufficiency. We are dedicated to providing financial assistance for individuals pursuing trade certifications. Our goal is to remove barriers and provide comprehensive support, ensuring that our program participants can thrive and become successful in their fields. The Just Cause is committed to providing a lifeline to those in need. Through our all-encompassing assistance program, we empower individuals to overcome challenges and build a brighter future for themselves and their families.
We help adults 21+ who require job training to elevate their employment situation. Adults 21+ who are eligible to apply must be currently employed at their current employer for at least 2 years. Each applicant must demonstrate a positive healthy attitude regarding their employment, a willingness to learn, have employment aspirations for long-term employment with a future employer, and possess the virtues of an ideal team player. The applicant must have strived for success during their employment and subsequently not found employment success.
We provide tuition assistance for our approved clients pursuing trade certifications in fields such as HVAC, welding, plumbing, electrical, CDL truck driving, nursing, and accounting. To help our clients succeed in their chosen careers, we also provide clothing allowances relevant to their trade programs and offer startup tools to help them launch their new professions. We understand the financial challenges adult learners face, which is why we offer support for essential day-to-day expenses, including utilities, rent, and transportation costs. Additionally, we aid parents by assisting with daycare, school supplies, and clothing for school-aged children. We provide clients with education for managing their finances & developing long-term savings goals. Our goal is to elevate our client’s financial position from living paycheck to paycheck to establishing and achieving real attainable savings goals and fostering a pathway to self-sufficiency.