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PROMISE JOBS
 “Promoting Independence and Self
Sufficiency through Employment,” is Iowa’s welfare reform program.
Designed to assist Family Investment Program (FIP) recipients to become
self-sufficient, PROMISE JOBS is a participation requirement for most (FIP)
recipients. Participants develop an individualized Family Investment
Agreement (FIA) that outlines what steps they will take to enable them
to leave public assistance. People who fail to participate or comply
with their FIA are considered to have chosen a limited benefit plan (LBP),
and lose their FIP benefits.
PROMISE JOBS staff are located in Creston.
Activities are available to PROMISE JOBS participants,
including:
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Assessment – Aptitudes and interests
are evaluated to help participants determine their best route to
self-sufficiency.
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Lifeskills – A workshop that covers
money management, home repair, car repair, housing information,
nutrition, parenting information, etc.
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Job Seeking and Skills Training – A
workshop that covers proper interviewing techniques, résumés, how to
fill out a job application, and other work search information.
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Job Search – Assistance with finding
employment.
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Monitored Employment – Full/part-time
unsubsidized employment.
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Basic Education – Includes assistance
with high school completion, GED, adult basic education, and
English-as-a-second-language.
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Post-Secondary Classroom Training –
Includes assistance with academic and vocational training, that prepares participants for a specific area of employment. Assistance is
dependent on abilities and aptitudes, available funding, and other
requirements. There is currently a 24-month funding limit on all
approved post-secondary education.
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Parenting Skills – Training that
helps participants become better parents.
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Family Development Services – Help
overcoming significant family barriers.
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Family Planning Services – An option
for everyone referred to PROMISE JOBS. Participants can find out how
additional children can affect a family’s finances.
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Entrepreneurial Training – Training
for participants interested in self-employment.
Certain groups are required to
complete certain activities to maintain FIP eligibility. Some
financial assistance for transportation and childcare is available for
PROMISE JOBS participants, depending on the activity. Limited funding
for car repairs, work clothing, and other approvable costs is available to help participants who are job ready or already employed.
For more information on PROMISE JOBS eligibility and participation
requirements, contact the Creston Iowa Workforce Development office at
(641) 782-2119.
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