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LISC Receives $70,000 From PNC to Expand Career Training
Programs
Supports Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare in Cherry Street
Corridor
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Toledo
announced last week a new $70,000 commitment from PNC that
will be used to increase Cherry Street Corridor residents’
access to free career training programs in advanced
manufacturing and healthcare.
The funding will support LISC’s Bridges to Career
Opportunities (BCO) programs. Launched in 2019, the five-to
eight-week programs provide participants with hands-on job
skills training to receive a Certified Production Technician
(CPT) or State-Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA) certificate,
credentials that are recognized and in demand with local
employers. BCO programs also include one-on-one financial
coaching, career coaching, and access to income supports
through the Toledo Financial Opportunity Center (FOC)
network free of charge.
The credential resulting from the training allows
participants to obtain a living wage job. Participants will
continue to have access to a coach as they gain the
necessary work experience and/or additional credentials to
further advance in their careers, build credit, and acquire
assets to ensure long-term financial stability.
“What sets the BCO model apart is that it provides
participants support before, during, and after the job
training portion of the program so they can achieve
long-term financial and career success,” said Valerie
Moffitt, LISC Toledo Director of Financial Opportunities.
“Additionally, the trainings are designed specifically to
support the needs of local employers by bridging critical
skills gaps,” she added.
“PNC understands financial stability and independence can be
difficult to achieve without proper guidance and
assistance,” said Bill McDonnell, PNC regional president for
Toledo. “LISC has been an important link in our community as
individuals strive for a solid financial future, and we’re
proud to partner with them on this training.”
Expanding career opportunities and improving financial
stability can have a substantial impact on community health.
The BCO expansion joins the Mercy Health - Franklin Avenue
Medical Center Financial Opportunity Center, Getting Healthy
Zone initiatives, and other programs aimed at addressing
social determinants of health in the Cherry Street
corridor's neighborhoods.
“Mercy Health applauds the work of our community partners
who continue to tackle the issue of workforce development
and career opportunities in the Cherry Street corridor,”
said Bob Baxter, president, Mercy Health – Toledo. “There
are many aspects to a community member’s health and through
collaboration, we work to address the whole being – mind,
body, and spirit. We are collectively making great strides
and Mercy Health looks forward to continued growth in the
wellbeing of our neighbors.”
Lucas County residents interested in the Advanced
Manufacturing BCO program should call Shaulonda Jones at
(419) 216-2971. For the STNA BCO program, call Meg Leahey at
(567) 585-0540.
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