The grant term runs from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. To prepare for this challenge, the NVCC Community and Economic Development Director, Fay Godbolt, is organizing the hiring of one part-time employment coach/job developer at NVCC. Director Godbolt explained that the job would be posted and training would begin immediately after the coach is selected.

The grant activities also require the College to set up an agreement with Credit Builders Alliance (CBA) to be able to pull credit reports. The LISC partnership with CBA helps to connect new Financial Opportunity Centers (FOC) to an affordable outlet for client credit reports. This set-up process may take up to a couple of months.

NVCC is collaborating with Capital Community College to provide the financial counseling services. Godbolt notes, “The FOC will provide a wrap-around service delivery that is flexible, family-oriented, and comprehensive.” CEO Dr. Lisa Dresdner expressed her appreciation to Godbolt for pursuing and securing this partnership that will help so many people in our community.