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Journey House THRIVE (Transforming, Healthy, Reliable, Inspiring, Valued, and Employable) Training and Internship Program prepares participants for careers in Banking, Culinary Arts/Hospitality/Barista, Retail, Construction & Architectural Design, Emergency Services, Manufacturing, Sports Turf Management & Landscaping, Food & Agriculture, Green Economy, and STEAM through industry recognized certificate training programs.

Phase 1: Identification, Recruitment, Information Session, Orientation, Pre-Assessments, IEP
Phase 2: Trauma Informed Care/Mental Toughness Bootcamp/Evidence Based
1. SKY Breathing Meditation (9 Hours) offers focused breath techniques to increase personal and professional productivity, decrease stress and trauma, and increase growth mindset.
2. Community Building Milwaukee (16 Hours) provides participants the tools to practice healthy behaviors such as self-control, empathy, anger management, problem solving; provides opportunities for healing of trauma; effective communication and listening skills; promotes understanding and enhances social service.
Phase 3: Financial & Bridge Contextualized learning, Vocational, Occupational, Coaching, Hands-on Experience, Certified Credentials per Industry, Exposure and networking through Tours, Mentors, and Lunch & Learn Presentations.
Typical Day: 9 - 9:30 AM SKY Meditation; 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Occupational & Bridges Career Pathway Contextualized Learning, and Digital Literacy. Hours subject to change based on training needs, hands-on experience, and pathways.
Phase 4: Completion Ceremony; Networking & Hiring Events; College Fairs; Job Placement; College Transition and Preparation; Post-Assessments; Ongoing Financial, Career, College, & Mental Skills Coaching & Follow-ups

Each participant has access to a team of coaches: Financial, Career, Mental Skills, and College Careers Coach. Our programs have demonstrated results in improving and developing individual strengths by incorporating 2 evidence-based, trauma-informed-care training(s) to include: cognitive flexibility, digital literacy, financial fitness, judgement and decision-making, emotional & social intelligence, creative and innovative mindset, workplace and basic human values.

Journey House has formal relationships with over 94 industry partners/businesses.

How can I become involved? Please call (414) 647-0548 and ask about our THRIVE program.

Financial & Bridges to Career Opportunity Center
(FOC & BCO)

Who is eligible?
Adults seeking financial and employment coaching

What happens?
Participants work with financial and career coaches to improve net income, net worth, their credit score, and to obtain sustainable employment.

How can I become involved?
Call Journey House during our open hours to speak to an FOC coach.

Journey House is one of two Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) Financial Opportunity Centers (FOC) in Wisconsin, with 72 across the nation (and growing).
Financial Opportunity Centers (FOC) are career and personal financial service centers that help low to moderate income individuals increase their net worth. We encourage individuals to change financial behavior in a way that helps them to make a commitment to increasing income, reducing expenses, improving credit, and building assets. In the FOC's strategy, individuals and families receive a coordinated set of three services, financial coaching and education, career coaching, and better access to public benefits and tax credits.

How we do it:
Financial Coaching and Education

Develop money management skills that lead to financial stability
Learn to understand your credit, how to build a positive credit history, and review your report
Share positive financial habits with your family and maximize your financial potential

Career Coaching

Assessment and exploration of skills, abilities and career interests
Resume & Application Review, Job Search Assistance
Maximize your job search campaign through improved networking and interview preparation

Income Supports Coaching

Complete an income supports screening
Apply for any eligible benefits

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Free seasonal tax preparation assistance for qualified families and individuals

Our one-on-one coaching approach and strategy strives to sustain a long term relationship with participants because building a stronger financial life is an ongoing process, often requiring three years’ time. We are there throughout the journey toward self-sufficiency, committed to helping them take the necessary steps to be more productive and successful in reaching their goals.