Adult Education & Workforce Readiness

Our philosophy at Mothers for Justice and Equality (MJE) is that the recovery of the individual is essential for the recovery of the family and the community. At the heart of our work, we aim to move “pain into purpose” for mothers, youth, and community residents. We believe those who are impacted by community violence and trauma can recover with support from MJE.

Our Mission

Our mission in Adult Education & Workforce Readiness is to support trauma survivors facing chronic unemployment, helping them prepare for workforce re-entry through work or education. We focus on the social-emotional well-being of low-income clients to foster economic mobility, stability, and resilience in their homes and communities, while addressing the trauma and barriers that hinder their success.

Step 1: Individualized Service Plan (ISP)

At intake, MJE defines an ISP to determine needs along five tracks for each individual: Family Stability, Well-Being, Financial Management, Education, and Employment. The ISP is a working document that follows the participant throughout all components of those engagements

Step 2: Trainings

Clients will typically begin with a two-week trauma-recovery and Financial literacy training followed by case management and career readiness trainings, including computer literacy, on-site trainings, referrals to vocational programs, internships, and more. Those programs align with a porto ponts merests in mondemond industries to ensure emoloyment

Step 3: Case Management

Case Managers provide ongoing support to identify emerging challenges and provide resources to ensure success. The trauma-sensitive environment of our office space and mentoring helps participants reenter the workplace after extended unemployment

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Adult Ed Clients

Workshops

The project was (partially) supported by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance through a Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, US. Department of Justice.