Three Getting Ahead Classes Start Soon

posted 1/17/20 -- LCCAA and its partners invite you to find out what’s holding you back. OhioMeansJobs Lorain County, Lorain County Community College and Neighborhood Alliance will present Getting Ahead in a Just Getting’ By World in three separate, free classes.

In this group setting, participants are truly empowered to become financially secure and reach their personal goals. The program provides time and space for men and women to delve deeply into their lives to find strengths and identify their resources. It helps them face what advocates call “the tyranny of the moment” and avoid making emotional decisions.

As Client Services Coordinator Amy Steele puts it: “Getting ahead gets you to the point where you can say: ‘Wait. Let’s step back. Let’s take a breath.’ It allows you to see the bigger picture.”

The ten module curriculum will help build resources as the facilitator helps explore solutions and helping students with accountability, analyzing their situations, assessing their own resources and choosing a plan of action.

Class at OhioMeansJobs Lorain County, 42495 North Ridge Road, Elyria begins Monday, Jan. 27. This class will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Jan. 27 through March 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. To register for this six-week class, contact Amy Steele at 440-204-3121 or [email protected].

Neighborhood Alliance will host the class at its Haven Center for current and recent residents of the shelter. Class begins Wed., Jan. 29 and will meet on Mondays and Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. for eight weeks. This class will be facilitated by Client Services Educator Nancy Ann Smith. Register by contacting Steele.

Lorain County Community College will host a class on Fridays only for 16 weeks. Class begins Friday, Jan. 31 in BU 113 at the college, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria. Class will meet from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and be facilitated by Colette Park, Client Services Educator. Register by contacting Park at 440-204-3151 or [email protected].