Missouri Works Assistance Program (MWA)

Green Hills Community Action Agency provides services to individuals who have been proven eligible by the Family Services Division (FSD) through the Missouri Work Assistance program. MWA case managers offer comprehensive workforce development services such as orientation/assessment, case management, Individual Employment Plan (IEP) development, and training and employment services.

In coordination with other GHCAA programs, we also offer supportive services in:

• Transportation Expenses
• Work Related Expenses
• Adult Basic Education
• Adult Literacy
• Housing Services
• Rental Assistance
• Energy Assistance
• Women’s Health Services
• Women’s Shelter Services

Our case managers also assist individuals through referrals to other community resources, such as:

• Substance Abuse Counseling
• Mental Health/Clinical
• Vocational Rehabilitation

If you are a resident of the Green Hills region (Caldwell, Daviess, Grundy, Harrison, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam, & Sullivan counties) and receive cash benefits from Family Support Division, contact our offices to receive more information on how to enhance your skill sets and gain access to employment, training and community service opportunities.

Our staff is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Sherry Hoerrmann
Case Manager (Grundy, Linn, Livingston, Sullivan)
660-342-2616

Karla Garner
Case Manager (Caldwell, Daviess, Harrison, Mercer, Putnam)
660-373-1588

Cathryn Campbell
660-359-3907

WIA Youth Programs

The purpose of the Youth Employment and Training Program is to lead youth toward a successful career. Many opportunities are offered to those who are interested in becoming the leaders of tomorrow. This program is designed to prepare youth for future Education & Employment. Please note this is NOT a job placement program.

To be eligible you must be between 14-21 at the time of registration, meeting certain income requirements, and you must have at least one additional barrier to education or employment. These barriers must be verifiable through school, medical or employment records. A list of these barriers will be discussed at the time of application.

Array of Services Offered

• Tutoring, Study Skills Training: “One-on-one or in group sessions, designed to assist youth in completion of secondary education.
• Alternative Secondary Schools: Educational opportunities in institutions or settings that provide a secondary school diploma or its equivalent.
• Interest and Aptitude Surveys: A variety of interest and aptitude surveys will be administered to students and interpreted to provide other, perhaps unexplored areas for career possibilities.
• Work Experience: short –term pre-vocational services designed to instill good work habits and good work ethics. A limited number of subsidized employment opportunities may be available.
• Occupational Skills Training: Occupational specific training provided by a public or private vendor with demonstrated training capability.
• Leadership Development: Services intended to develop the potential of youth as citizens.
• Supportive Services: Approved services such as transportation, child care, uniforms, for eligible individuals that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities.
• Adult Mentoring: Teaming up youth with responsible adults that will serve as role models and teach the youth skills, work habits, and/or responsible behavior.
• Follow Up Services: Regularly scheduled contact with customers and/or their employer, lasting 12 months to insure success and self sufficiency.

AEL/GED Class Information

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