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ADVANCE MEMPHIS PROGRAMSINDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM
An Individual Development Account (IDA) is a savings account that allows Financial Freedom graduates to receive $2 for every $1 deposited from earned income. Savings are used for purchase of a car or house, starting a small business or obtaining a degree. The goal is to increase net worth through the habit of savings and the purchase of assets. Click HERE to learn more about IDAs and the Advance Memphis graduates who are saving money to purchase assets through this program. For more information on the IDA Program, contact brandon@advancememphis.org.
Our programs empower the members of our community to recognize their value as children of the Father. Building on that, each program is a stepping stone towards financial independence and provides HOPE, KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES and SKILLS so that students and graduates can change their lives, their community and their world.
Jobs for Life is a six-week, soft skills job training class. Jobs for Life is designed for those who are unemployed--or underemployed. The program inspires, guides, and equips students as they prepare to find and keep meaningful employment. Jobs for Life is unique in that it does these things in a culture that promotes and builds relationships and community; we firmly believe that real and lasting change comes through relationships. Included in the Jobs for Life class is the Financial Freedom curriculum (below) as well as basic Computer Literacy (students set up email accounts and learn to upload resumes and conduct an online job search).
Our partners in this program are essential to its effectiveness: representatives of local businesses serve as visiting teachers, volunteers work as mentors (Champions), other volunteers help to lead small group discussions, and counselors give time to help students overcome emotional roadblocks. These volunteers greatly increase the long term impact of Jobs for Life. For more information on the Jobs for Life Program, contact andrew@advancememphis.org.
