Family & Community Engagement Strategies (FACES)
FACES of the Agency
Family and Community Engagement Strategies (FACES) programs assist and advance individuals and communities with program services and resource connections to Employment, Education & Cognitive Development, Income Infrastructure & Asset Building, Housing, Health/Social Behavioral Development, and Civic Engagement & Community Involvement.
Learn more about our services below. For additional information, contact faces@wcmcaa.org
Workforce Solutions programs support individuals in building financial stability and long-term employment with skills training, career development, and employer connections.
SkillUP
SkillUP is a free program that helps Food Stamp (SNAP) recipients get help with skills, training, and employer connections to get a job (or a better job). A SkillUP case manager will work with you to create an individual plan to help you reach your goals and start a new career. The SkillUP program can also help you:
- Get skills you need through workshops and classes
- Pay for short-term training and certifications
- Pay for some daycare, work, or training costs
- Understand your job skills and what you are interested in
- Update or create your resume so employers can see your skills
- Connect you with employers
Click here for our SkillUP intake form or call us at 660-476-2185, Option 6.
Learn More by visiting on.mo.gov/skillup.
WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)
WIOA programs help people access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and match employers with skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
Highlights of WIOA:
- Aligns federal investments to support job seekers, workers and employers.
- Strengthens the governing bodies that establish state, regional, and local Workforce Investment priorities.
- Helps employers find workers with the necessary skills.
- Aligns goals and increases accountability and information for job seekers and the public.
- Fosters regional collaboration to meet the needs of regional economies.
- Targets workforce services to better serve job seekers.
- Improves services to individuals with disabilities.
- Information Technology
- Warehouse
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Construction
- Business Services
- Transportation
In need of work attire and or a gas card? Ask about supportive services.
For more information, call 660-476-2185, Option 6.
The Full Employment Council, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities, Missouri Relay 711.
Community Projects raise awareness and understanding through simulations and advocacy.
REALL/Poverty Simulations
Poverty Simulation
(For Adults)
Poverty Simulations provide a “day in the life” workshop that is a meaningful snapshot of the challenges experienced by individuals and families living in poverty.
REALL Simulation
(For 9th grade students)
Reality Enrichment and Life Lessons (REALL) is a simulation designed to challenge youth to think critically about how choices and decisions made in adolescence may have consequences in adulthood. REALL Simulations are held in collaboration with educational institutions.
REALL and Poverty Simulations are offered at no charge to a variety of community groups.
Contact us to schedule one or both simulations in your school or community organization.
Workforce YOU – a regional effort addressing workforce needs through partnerships focused on childcare, housing, transportation, education, and communication.
Free programs include various workforce classes
Step Up to Leadership
Food Pantries & Resources
West Central has two food pantries, one in Cass County/Raymore at our northern Hub, and one in St. Clair County/Appleton City at Central office. Eligibility requirements may vary between locations – income guidelines for West Central food pantries may be viewed below.
Food pantries available in other counties can be viewed here.
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