Jumpstart
Jumpstart Participants receive support from this specific type of Team Member to help guide them on making decisions to better their life..
What are Mentors?
This is the main goal of DESC’s Jumpstart Program for participants in the Detroit area.
What is to provide employment and support services for Detroit residents to achieve self-sufficiency?
The support service provided by Community Health Corps to help participants meet basic needs like food, housing, and health.
What is Barrier Removal?
If a participant quits their job this many times, they may be exited from the program.
What is twice?
DESC partners with this "in-house" organization to provide barrier removal support to Jumpstart participants.
What is Community Health Corps (CHC)?
The interview that is conducted to determine what a Participant needs help with.
What is the intake process?
This type of literacy course is mandatory for Employment Track participants.
What is Digital Literacy?
The terminology used for local non-profits that DESC partners with in their Jumpstart Program.
What are IDOs (Individual Detroit Organizations)?
CHC Participants receive support from this specific type of Team Member to help overcome personal lifestyle barriers.
What are Case Managers?
These sessions must be attended weekly by Jumpstart participants on the Employment Track.
What are Job Fairs?
DESC’s workforce development initiatives are funded primarily by this city.
What is the City of Detroit?
The total SSR spend amount per Participant.
What is $5,000.
This is the maximum number of days a Jumpstart participant has to find a job to keep their stipend
What is 45 Days.
President and CEO of DESC.
Who is Dana Williams?