Life Success Opportunities (ISSUE #7)

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LINKS, RESOURCES, & OPPORTUNITIES FOR GHA RESIDENTS

Greensboro Housing Authority is committed to helping our residents build life success. We are also committed to sharing opportunities that may contribute to furthering life success. Scroll down to see opportunities through GHA and our partners!

See previous issues of Life Success Opportunities Emails.

Some of the opportunities featured may still be relevant.

City of Greensboro Accepting Applications for ERAP Rent/Utility Assistance

Has your household been financially affected by COVID-19? Need help paying the rent and/or utilities? If so, funds the City has received -- nearly $9 million from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) established by the US Congress in December -- could help.

Qualified households renting within Greensboro city limits may now apply for up to 12 months combined (past due plus currently due plus future) emergency rent and/or utility payment assistance per household. Assistance goes directly to landlords and utility companies, and does not have to be repaid.

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Need Help Paying Rent or Utilities Because of COVID-19?

Up to $1,900 in combined emergency rent and utility payment assistance is available per household.

*Funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

GHC is not currently taking walk-in clients due to COVID-19.

Applications are processed on a first-come-first-serve basis and are taking at minimum one week to process. Please be patient as we are experiencing an extremely high call volume for rental and utility assistance. A Housing Counselor will contact you about your application in the order in which it was received. Thank you for your understanding.

Please review the options for the application process listed below and choose the best fit for you:

Option 1: Open the application by clicking here and fill out the application completely. Download and save the completed application to your device, then send it as an attachment through email at [email protected] or fax at 336-691-9046

Option 2: You may pick up a paper copy of the application at the GHC offices (located at 1031 Summit Avenue, Suite 1E-2 Greensboro, NC 27405) during regular office hours, 8:30 am-4:00 pm. These applications must be completed outside of the office in order to keep the space as safe as possible. Paper applications can be submitted into a designated drop box located on-site. *Masks are required to be worn when inside the building

If the options above are not possible, please contact the Greensboro Housing Coalition at 336.691.9521.

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What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive:

Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals
A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)

Only one monthly service discount and one device discount are allowed per household.

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CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

CHICK-FIL-A HIRING EVENT

Tuesday, May 11th

611 Pembroke Rd.

Greensboro, NC 27408

8:00am to 8:00pm

*masks are required and health guidelines will be enforced

Access to $2,500 Scholarships

Sundays Off

Leadership Development

Food Credit

Positive Work Environment

Aviation Manufacturing Quick Careers Program (AMQCP):

Structures Assembly

Graduates of this program will be readily prepared to face the many challenges for entry-level employment in the sheet metal structures environment. The course introduces the fundamentals of aviation which are supported with practical exposure to the skills necessary to be a successful structures technician.

The skills attained would prepare you for entry-level employment with most aviation manufacturing companies. Previous graduates are now gainfully employed with Boeing, HondaJet, Airbus, SpaceX, and many other major aviation companies.

Schedule:

Course: AVI-3009-B04

Name: Intro to Structures

Dates: 5/10/21 - 6/7/21

Days: M-F

Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Campus: Aviation II Bldg

Room: 126

How much does the training cost (Total cost)?

Introduction to Structures: $288.00

Manufacturing Core Skills: $288.00

Structures Assembly: $288.00

NCWorks NextGen program helps young adults — aged 16-24 — get financial assistance for trades like the Aviation Structures Repair course. They also help with paid internships and direct employment assistance too.

Questions?

Contact Jeremiah McCaffity, 336.270.9054, [email protected]

Aviation Manufacturing Quick Careers Program (AMQCP): Structures Assembly/NEXTGEN

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HVAC Training

Goodwill is excited to announce that they’re now offering HVAC training!

Triad Goodwill has partnered with Maintenance Heroes (a division of Occupancy Heroes Incorporated) and the local non-profit organization Reading Connections to provide an outstanding HVAC Training Program to all interested adults in Central North Carolina.

Questions?

Contact Jason Norris at 336.275.9801 or email [email protected].

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ONLINE CAREER READINESS WORKSHOPS & HIRING EVENTS

HIGH POINT MARKET HIRING EVENT | MAY 7, 10AM-2PM
BUILD YOUR RESUME | MAY 11, 11AM-1PM
JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES | MAY 12 & 19, 11AM-12PM
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INFO SESSION | MAY 12, 10AM-1PM & 4PM-6PM
PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE | MAY 13 & 20, 11AM-12PM

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Questions?

Contact: Salwa Majeed, Skills Instructor 336.297.9444 ext. 242 [email protected]

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FROM PARTNERS:

Guilford Child Development’s Head Start/Early Head Start program is a comprehensive child development program at NO COST to qualified families. The income limit is based on family size and household annual income in accordance with 2020 poverty guidelines.

Apply Here!

CONTACT:

Stephanie Stukes at 336-501-1199

Registration required: email [email protected]

GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS RESOURCES:

Upcoming Family Engagement Sessions

Guilford Parent Academy partners with GCS Health Services and Nursing to bring a Mental Health series. These workshops will help to identify, understand and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. Get engaged and relate what you lean to real-life applications. Along the way, you may learn more about yourself and ways to improve your overall mental health.

May 11: Self-Care

May 12: Trauma-Informed Care

May 19: Red Flags/Warning Signs-Virtual Learning

May 26: Coping Skills after Traumatic Experiences

June 2: Coping Skills after Traumatic Experiences

To learn more about these workshops or other GPA offerings, visit www.gcsnc.com, email [email protected], or call 336.279.4924.

Click below to register and learn more about each session. A link to join the session will be sent after registration.

OTHER REMINDERS:

How to Motivate Yourself: 3 Simple Tricks

1. Create a Positive Environment

By getting your mind in the right mindset, you can inch closer to motivating yourself.

2. Celebrate Your Small Wins

When you think of your BIG goal, sometimes you start feeling overwhelmed. Why? Because big goals don’t get achieved right away. Instead, you need to create mini-goals to help excite you along the way.

3. Surround Yourself With Motivated People

This goes back to the positive environment point: You need to be around others who are just as ambitious as you. American entrepreneur John Rohn once said, “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with it.” Being around the right kind of people can only help you grow.