The beginning of a new school year means financial lessons for Job students are starting back up again, but this time a little differently. Staying connected in a virtual world has it's challenges but Job students, staff, and volunteers have all stepped up to continue working hard and learning in a constantly evolving world. |
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December 18, 2021 - Shopping Day at Crossroads Mall
Shop by appointment only 11am - 4pm
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Job Foundation Student Success |
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Financial education and hard work has paid off for this Job student!
Congrats to Trinea on the completion of her drivers education class and her driver's license! We are all so proud of the countless class hours Trinea has put in both with The Job Foundation financial lessons as well as in drivers ed.
Trinea has also received a grant to put towards the down payment on a car.
Go Trinea!
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Seventeen New Students Enrolled |
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New Year, New School Year, Newly Enrolled Job Students |
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After graduating the largest Job class we have ever had, The Job Foundation has enrolled seventeen new students this year.
We would like to welcome Antonia, Milanni, Jordyn, Darrius, DeKeya, Donyay, Fernando, Javion, Nikylan, Adriana, Eva, Demi, Aiden, Jordanna, Dakari, Mia, and Bynlee to our program. We can't wait to dive in to financial and leadership lessons with our new Job Family Students!
We are still accepting new enrollments for this school year. Students must be in grades K-5th, attend Waterloo Schools, come from a low income household, and have a desire to be financially educated. For more information, contact Program Director, Dorothy Roby at (319) 823-1095 or [email protected].
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Aiden showing off his coloring skills |
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Jordyn enjoying her hands-on activity |
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Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program |
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The Job Foundation Chosen as October Featured Nonprofit |
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The Job Foundation has been selected as the benefiting non-profit in Hy-Vee's Reusable Bag Program!
For the entire month of October 2021, The Job Foundation will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable red "My Heart" Bag at the Hy-Vee store located at Hy-Vee 6301 University Avenue, Cedar Falls IA.
The Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program makes it easy for customers to support both The Job Foundation and the environment.
The red "My Heart" Reusable Bags are located on displays around the store and at the checkout.
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Back to School Means Back to School Shopping! |
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DeKey and DaKaiyya at our August Shopping Day |
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Lillian showing off her shopping haul |
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Xayvier showing Job staff member, Cade how he tracks his spending |
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Education is the cornerstone of The Job Foundation program. Financial education happens in the classroom and in real-life situations. Elementary and middle school students are able to put what they learn into action during supervised shopping events.
At our August Shopping Day. students completed a spending plan, balanced their checkbook registers, and tracked their purchases.
Many students bought new clothes to prepare for the upcoming school year. We love seeing our financial lessons being put into practice for our Job Students!
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Keeping Our Students Safe: Virtual Financial Lessons |
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After a year of uncertainty, the Job Foundation continues to take precautions for the safety of our families. Financial lessons have been re-structured to be presented virtually. Our education coordinators continue to get creative when it comes to this new way of teaching and learning.
Despite being virtual, Family Night was still a successful way to administer financial lessons, documents, and important information to our families while staying safe and socially distanced.
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New Faces at The Job Foundation |
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J'Kalein Madison, Director of Development |
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Join us in welcoming 4 new staff members to The Job Foundation family!
We are excited to continue equipping K-12 students and their families for economic success with an office full of passionate people.
The Job Foundation is an "all hands on deck" type of office style and this group of people knows how to get the job done!
Stop in today and meet our new staff members!
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Cade Demro, Director of IT |
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Emily Getz, Secondary Education Coordinator |
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Perrine Coppage, Education Assistant |
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Olivia Sickelka, Communications Specialist |
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Volunteer to help all people achieve financial success! It takes a village to raise the economic bar for all children. Be part of our team!
There are numerous ways to be involved at The Job Foundation. From one on one mentoring to behind the scenes office work, our volunteers are essential to what we do.
For more information on volunteering, contact Program Director, Dorothy Roby.
Phone: (319) 823-1095
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Join the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) |
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Join the PAC, No Experience Needed! |
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The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is composed of parents with students currently enrolled. PAC members are responsible for planning lessons and the meal for Job Family Nights which are held 3 times per program year. PAC members also reach out to people within the community to be speakers for the event.
The commitment for being a PAC member is one program year. PAC members must complete an online application and pass a background records check.
For more information, contact Program Director, Dorothy Roby at (319) 823-1095 or [email protected].
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