VISIONS Employment Readiness Partnership
Become a VISIONS Partner!
We invite your organization to partner with our VISIONS Program to increase the employability of out-of-school youth who face life challenges!
It’s easy, rewarding, free, and makes a real difference in our community! Read on to learn more about partnership and the program.
Become a Partner
Want to learn more? Ready to become a partner? We want to meet with you!
Refer a Youth
If you know a youth, age 16-24, who is out of school and needs help finding work, fill out our easy referral form:
Program In Conjunction With
Our Partners
Become a partner and YOUR logo and website link will be placed here, on our social media, and on our homepage scrolling banner! Organizations that have helped us in the past include:
- Montgomery High School
- Watchung Regional High School
- Somerset County Vo-Tech
- Somerset County Educational Services Commission
- Somerset County Library System- Bridgewater Township
- Center for Great Expectations
- Tri-County CMO
- Visions and Pathways
- Agape House
- Foodbank Network of Somerset County
What is VISIONS Employment Readiness Partnership?
Partner Responsibilities
Partners share community impact with minimal administrative burden.
- Share our program flyer with youth
- Refer interested youth in need via a simple one-page online form
- Optional participation in providing job shadowing opportunities, mock interviews, and/or internships
Benefits of Partnership
By supporting workforce development partners will also receive:
- your logo on our website (right) and select materials
- a featured spotlight on Middle Earth’s Facebook, Instagram, and Linked In
- increased community collaboration and public acknowledgment as a youth-supporting organization
- access to job-ready youth for internships or entry-level positions
Partner Documents
Feel free to download these PDFs to gain a better understanding of partnership:
Please contact our staff: Khuti Moses at (908) 569-5401 and email or Liz Girvan at (908) 963-9730 and email.
How does the VISIONS Program Make an Impact?
The VISIONS Employment Readiness Program has been very successful. This program transforms young people who are at risk of long-term unemployment or unhealthy behaviors into job-ready employees with marketable skills.
Participant Testimonials
“The program helped me improve my interview skills and set me up with an amazing internship.”
“I feel ready to take on what’s next.”
average program rating from
participants: 4.5 out of 5
Why is the VISIONS Program Needed?
Young people who leave school early are up to 4X more likely to:
- rely on government assistance
- experience unemployment
- become involved with the justice system
- experience poor health outcomes
4 out of 5 hiring managers believe high school students are not prepared to enter the workforce
What does the VISIONS Program Do?
The purpose of the Visions Program is to increase the employability of out-of-school youth who face life challenges by providing work readiness training and support services. Our mission is to help young people become responsible self-sufficient members of our community!
Who We Serve
- youth ages 16 to 24
- out of school
- low income
- Somerset County residents
- face one or more barriers to employment
What Participants Receive
- 8 job readiness courses
- 4 hours of community service
- 1 workforce credential
- 20-hour internship
- 1 mock interview
- $5000 for continued workforce training
Eligibility Expansion
NEW! We are now piloting an expansion of VISIONS eligibility to include a limited number of low income students who are currently enrolled in school, but who could benefit from additional help with career exploration, job readiness skills, and planning for their next steps. To be eligible, students must be low income and must have at least one documented barrier to employment. Limited spots are available.
Thank You to the Program Funders!
Become a VISIONS Partner Today!
Please contact our staff: Khuti Moses at (908) 569-5401 and email or Liz Girvan at (908) 963-9730 and email.