StepUp Greensboro
Motivate. Equip. Empower.
Mission
Motivate, Equip and Empower individuals to become self-sufficient and stable through Employment and Life Skills training
Ruling year
2011
Executive Director
Anthony Bass
Main address
707 N Greene St
Greensboro, NC 27401 USA
Formerly known as
Reach Out First, Inc
EIN
45-2184316
NTEE code
Employment Training (J22)
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Provide free Employment Readiness and Life Skills training to support the residents of Guilford County in need of work and stability. A job changes everything. It is the beginning for so many to have generational wealth. The individuals we serve face challenges and barriers to obtain employment such as incarceration, homelessness, education gaps, transportation, and recovery.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Step1 - Jobs Readiness Training
Job Readiness is a free week long workshop that teaches job skills and encourages individuals to make positive changes in their lives.
Conducted by a team of volunteers and staff, the training encourages accountability and responsibility. Participants gain insight and skills for effective communications, job search tactics, resume development, networking, conflict management, reflective listening, dressing for success, interviewing and job retention.
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of clients still working after 12 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Economically disadvantaged people, Incarcerated people, Unemployed people
Related Program
Step1 - Jobs Readiness Training
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of job skills training courses/workshops conducted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Economically disadvantaged people, Incarcerated people, Unemployed people
Related Program
Step1 - Jobs Readiness Training
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Numbers went down for trainings in 2020 due to pandemic.
Number of service recipients who are employed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Economically disadvantaged people, Incarcerated people, Unemployed people
Related Program
Step1 - Jobs Readiness Training
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
In 2020, StepUp Greensboro set a goal to place 1,000 jobs over the next four years, at an average hourly wage of $11.50/hour, Impacting 10,000 lives.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Provide well equipped free Jobs Readiness Training to those seeking employment. Create job opportunities with employers who are willing to give individuals second chances for employment and careers. Build these relationships with employers and refer pre-screened individuals for hire. Getting the job, creating stability and building a life for the individual and family.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Providing the Step1 - Employment Readiness and Step2 - Life Skills trainings for free.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
SUG metrics since July 1, 2017 to today
1. 325 Jobs Readiness Graduates
2. 135 Jobs Placements at $12.30 hour
3. 23% of employment found by StepUp and 77% obtained by SUG graduate
4. 46% of those served are Justice Involved
5. 58% single adult, 29% single parent, and 13% couple with child
6. 76% homeless or living with a friend
7. 21% in recovery from substance abuse
8. 91% of graduates are a person of color
9. 46% women and 54% men
Since July 1, 2020 to today
1. 64 registered for Jobs Readiness Training
2. 47 graduates from Jobs Readiness Training
3. 24 graduates obtained employment
4. Hourly wage $12.98
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StepUp Greensboro
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Billy Nutt
Wilmington Holdings Corporation
Term: 2017 -
David Stone
Stone Builders
Nancy Godwin
Retired
Jon Spillman
Edward Jones
Jaye Webb
Family Success Center
John Joyce
Retired
Nichole Hart
Sodexo Campus Services
Mark Painley
Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
Anthony Banks
Greensboro Housing Authority
Teri Hammer
Triad Risk Management Services
Mike Cornwell
Retired
Jesse Gathewright
Financial Destiny, Inc.
Jon Sink
Womble Bond Dickinson Law Firm
Martha Turner
Retired
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