Workforce Development Services (WDS)
To meet the needs of hard-working Northern Virginians who are seeking to leave low-wage service jobs and improve the economic well-being of their families, Edu-Futuro provides a range of Workforce Development Services (WDS) intended to equip our beneficiaries with the essential digital skills needed to successfully navigate an increasingly virtual employment landscape. Our primary WDS programs include: the Tech for Parents computer/smartphone literacy course; Resume & Cover Letter Workshops; Individual Job Counseling; and the Financial Empowerment Network workshops. In response to the needs of our families, Edu-Futuro launched our GED Certification Program in 2024, giving participants the opportunity to earn the equivalent of a high school diploma. All WDS programs are completely free of charge.
Financial Empowerment Network (FEN)
Through a partnership with UnidosUS and Change Machine, Edu-Futuro offers participation in the Parent Empowerment Network, which provides a series of workshops focusing on various financial topics of interest to parents and students, as well as referrals to free one-on-one financial coaching in both Spanish and English. Coaches help clients address issues of financial insecurity and provide guidance on how to achieve economic goals. Edu-Futuro invites you to join our FEN workshops addressing the following topics: Budgeting, Credit, Debit, Taxes, and Finances in Difficult Times.
Tech for Parents (T4P)
Tech for Parents is a four-week digital literacy curriculum designed to equip adults seeking to improve their employment opportunities with greater knowledge of the digital environment, including computer and smartphone hardware, Internet/email usage, and important web-based tools such as Google Drive/Translate and Zoom.
Resume & Cover Letter (R&CL)
Resume & Cover Letter Workshops are a three-week workshop series -- offered both in sequence with Tech for Parents and separately -- that guides beneficiaries, step-by-step, through the process of preparing their resumes and cover letters, participating in mock interviews, and completing online applications for a new job.
GED Certification Program
Edu-Futuro’s GED Certification Program is a comprehensive, year-long course that helps beneficiaries earn the equivalent of a high school diploma through four quarterly modules: Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Sciences. Classes meet virtually three times per week, while group and individual mentorship sessions are available four times each week. After completing each chapter, students take a practice test, either virtually or in-person.
Individual Job Counseling
Individual Job Counseling is offered to any WDS participant who requires further support from our staff. Through an initial assessment, we determine each person’s individual needs, as well as their employment situation and skills. We then develop a concrete, realistic plan to help them achieve their goals. Assistance can include help with formulating a Job Plan, writing and formatting resumes and cover letters, scanning and uploading documents, and preparing for interviews.
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