LINKS, RESOURCES, & OPPORTUNITIES FOR GHA RESIDENTS
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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!
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See previous issues of Life Success Opportunities Emails.
Some of the opportunities featured may still be relevant.
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City of Greensboro Accepting Applications for ERAP Rent/Utility Assistance
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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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In Partnership With
NCWorks
HIRING NOW: Graham Personnel, Adecco w/Proctor & Gamble and Polo Ralph Lauren, AWP, Two Men & A Truck, Four Oaks Home Care Services, Goodwill & MORE!
RESOURCES: GTCC, US Army, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union, WRLP, Level Up Parenting & NextGen Young Adult Program!
Bringing You Industries That Are Hiring NOW!
Dress Neat. Wear Mask. Bring Resume.
Regina Greene at (336) 303-3038
Sabrina Abney at (336) 303-3003
for more information.
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Attend GHA's FREE financial literacy classes to learn how to: create a budget, set financial goals, understand credit and your credit score, how to prepare for homeownership, and more!
11 a.m.—1p.m. online zoom
· Tuesday, April 13th
· Tuesday, April 20th
· Tuesday, April 27th
3-Week Series:
- Money Making Decisions & Budgeting
- Credit & Your Credit Score
- Introduction to the Homebuying Process
To register:
Contact Phyllis Walker, GHA Homeownership Coordinator
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2021 WHAT HOME MEANS TO ME ART CONTEST
Create a poster of what home means to you, and you could WIN!!!
Contest Rules:
- For K-12th Grade Students living in a GHA Community or a Voucher Recipient
- Write a story about what home means to you
- Draw and decorate your poster
- Get entry form signed by parent
- Poster size must be 22x28
- Awards and prizes will be given out!
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Contact Sabrina Abney at 336.303.3003 or at [email protected] for art supplies, to submit your poster, and to answer your questions!
CONTEST ENDS ON MAY 7, 2021
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2021 CCHRCO & NAHRO SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
- Must be a GHA resident for at least 1 year
- Must be a graduating senior or current college student
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Must enroll in a trade school, nursing program, college, or university of higher learning
CALL TODAY TO PICK UP AN APPLICATION PACKET:
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Marilyn Smith (336) 303-3010 or email [email protected]
- Sabrina Abney (336) 303-3003
- Tiffany Dunlap (336) 303-3009
- Carol Velez (336) 303-3079
- Phyllis Walker (336) 303-3059
APPLICATION PACKET DUE BY APRIL 30, 2021
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CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT HIRING EVENT
Local employers are looking to hire youth ages 16-24 for summer jobs! All jobs start at $8 per hour. Employers will be in attendance for hiring!
RSVP TO ATTEND AND SECURE YOUR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Wednesday, April 21 | 3:00-5:00pm
HOSTED ON ZOOM
Questions? Contact Russell E. Dye at 336-275-9801
RSVP by April 20 | 5 attendees will be randomly selected to win cool prizes!
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HVAC Training
Goodwill is excited to announce that they’re now offering HVAC training! Interested individuals can register for this class through the link below. They will be conducting the initial assessments on April 22 at Goodwill at 1235 S. Eugene.
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Are you interested in a career at one of the many warehouse/distribution centers in Guilford County and the Piedmont Triad area? This class can be your starting point.
Warehouse jobs require accuracy and attention to detail. This class can be your starting point. Understanding the requirements for receiving, packing, picking, and shipping materials efficiently will be taught, as well as training to safely operate a forklift. Students will earn the National Safety Council (NSC) Forklift Operator Certificate of Completion, and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour certification. Upon successful completion, students should qualify for employment in a distribution-type warehouse environment.
SCHEDULE:
Course: LOG-3400-Q1
Name: Warehouse Associate
Dates: 6/22/21-10/21/21
Days: T, Th
Hours: 6:00pm - 9:15pm
Campus: Cameron
Room: C1-219
Register for the class by clicking on the button below. Click on the FAQ “When & where is the next class?” and “Register Now”.
How much does the training cost (Total cost)?
Course registration fee is $201 (includes OSHA 10 certification)
Book cost is approximately $91
Total cost is $292
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**SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE (see link below)
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Learning to use Hand Tools and Power Tools, Reading Construction Drawings, Safety, Construction Math, Basic Rigging, Material Handing, and an Introduction to Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical Trades. That is all part of the INTRODUCTION TO CRAFT SKILLS FOR CONSTRUCTION CLASS.
AND, Students can earn the NCCER’s (National Center for Construction Education & Research) Industry Recognized Core Credential during class https://www.nccer.org/
SCHEDULE:
Course: CAR-3108-Q5
Name: Into to Craft Skills for Construction
Dates: 6/8/21-9/28/21
Days: T, Th
Hours: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Campus: Greensboro
Room: TEC 305
Register for the class by clicking the button below. Click on the FAQ “When & where is the next class?” and “Register Now”.
How much does the training cost (Total cost)?
Course registration fee is $203 (includes certification exam fee)
Book cost is approximately $110
Total cost is $313
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FROM PARTNERS:
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CONE HEALTH MOBILE MEDICINE CLINIC
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When: Every Tuesday 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Freeman Mill Square 801 W. Florida St. Greensboro, NC 27406
First Come, First Served Serving patients 6 years and above
If you have questions or in case of severe weather, please call 336-890-2165 to learn whether the event will be held as planned.
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The Bryan J. Pierce Sr. Community Outreach Scholarship
(For No Greater Love Communities- Claremont Courts, Hampton Homes, and Ray Warren)
Deadline for submitting all applications is Friday, May 7, 2021. If questions arise email, [email protected]
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Brooks Jeffrey's BEYOND Scholarship reflects our commitment to the next generation of leaders.
The BEYOND Scholarship is available to current high school seniors who plan to enroll in a post-secondary institution in the fall (2-year or 4-year institution).
Applicants must be residents of an applicable member Housing Authority. An eligible recipient must be an immediate member of a family who has resided in publicly-assisted housing for a minimum of one, uninterrupted year. The recipient must have occupied the home during this period and currently be listed on a documented lease agreement as an immediate family member.
Each $500, one-time scholarship is based on need, academic merit, community involvement, career goals, and a brief essay. A 3.0 GPA or higher is recommended for all applicants. ACT or SAT composite score must be submitted with the application.
Application Deadline: April 30th.
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WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER CALENDAR OF EDUCATIONAL EVENTS APRIL 2021
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In Person Workshop - My First Home | April 22 | 5 to 6pm
- (open to men and women)
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To register call 336.275.6090 or email your name, daytime phone number, and title of workshop to [email protected]
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In Person Workshop - Women to Work: Job Search Strategies for Success Program | April 26-May 6 | 9:30 am to 12:30pm daily
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To register contact Heather Schneck, Women to Work Program Director [email protected] or 336.275.6090
- Deadline to register is April 22
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LIFETIME LEARNING CREDIT
The lifetime learning credit (LLC) is for qualified tuition and related expenses paid for eligible students enrolled in an eligible educational institution. This credit can help pay for undergraduate, graduate and professional degree courses — including courses to acquire or improve job skills. There is no limit on the number of years you can claim the credit. It is worth up to $2,000 per tax return.
Who can claim the LLC?
To claim the LLC, you must meet all three of the following:
- You, your dependent or a third party pay qualified education expenses for higher education.
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You, your dependent or a third party pay the education expenses for an eligible student enrolled at an eligible educational institution.
- The eligible student is yourself, your spouse or a dependent you listed on your tax return.
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GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS RESOURCES:
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Upcoming Family Engagement Sessions
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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.
April 19: Helping Students Exhibiting Substance Use and Suicidal Behaviors
April 20: What is School- Based Mental Health?
April 21: Coping Skills after Traumatic Experiences
April 22: Trauma-Informed Care
April 27: Grief and Loss
April 30: Mindfulness
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
Click below to register and learn more about each session. A link to join the session will be sent after registration.
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NC MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PLANS
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If you receive Medicaid:
Most people will get the same Medicaid services in a new way – through health plans. You will be able to choose the health plan that is best for you. A health plan is a group of doctors, hospitals, and other providers. They work together to give you the health care you need. Everything will come from the same health plan. This includes physical health, behavioral health, and medicine. Some health plans provide added services like programs to help you quit smoking.
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Who must choose a health plan?
Most people in NC Medicaid must choose a health plan in the NC Medicaid Managed Care program. Some people can choose to stay in NC Medicaid Direct. They will not need to choose a health plan. NC Medicaid Managed Care will send you a letter that tells you if you must enroll. To find out now, call NCDHHS at 1-833-870-5500 (TTY: 1-833-870-5588). The call is toll-free. Or use the chat tool to chat with us online. To learn more about NC Medicaid Managed Care, go to Get answers.
Even if you already chose a health plan, you will need to choose again. If you don’t choose a health plan, we will choose one for you. You know your needs best, so it’s better if you choose.
Plans are scheduled to go live on July 1, 2021.
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Get connected to the right career:
Guilford Works
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Need help paying rent or utilities?:
Greensboro Housing Coalition
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Parent Engagement and Support:
Guilford Parent Academy
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Scholarships Opportunities Still Available:
GTCC
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Resources for Job Seekers:
NC Dept. of Commerce
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Online Resources:
Guilford County Schools
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450 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
P. 336-275-8501
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