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STEPPING STONES GRANT PROGRAM “Your future starts with the first step.”
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STEPPING STONES GRANT PROGRAM
“Your future starts with the first step.”
“This is the Program for Me Because I Like…
Healthcare
(CNA)
IT(A+ Certification)
Supply Chain Management and
Logistics
Manufacturing
(OSHA 30/Hazwhoper/Lean)
(Supply Chain Management Principles)
(Customer Service Operations)
“The Stepping Stones Grant Program…”
• Is FREE! What we ask of you is your dedication, motivation, commitment and the desire to start and to finish. We want a program of community, pride and purpose. We want you to be a part of that.
• Is designed to get you into a certification program over the summer. (Educates you by helping you get a certification in one of the program’s offerings).
• Gets you ready for a high wage, high growth job leading to a career. (Places you in a job by helping with *Career assessment, life skills, career skills, *WORKSHOPS, and more*).
• Helps guide you as you continue to pursue your education. (Helps you get to the next stone of your education – Financial aid, grants, scholarships, acclimation to college).
“What Other Benefits Do I Get
Being in the SSG Program?”
• • An attractive compensation package up to $2,000 that will allow you to focus on your studies
• • Free bus pass to help with transportation
• • Industry recognized certificate(s) that can be applied toward earning employment and future degrees
• • Your designated Student Success Advisor & Coach, Mr. Emejuru, will be there every step of the way to help you stay on track and to continue your studies to further your professional options.
• • Your designated Job Placement Coordinator, Ms. Duff, will closely work with you to provide the resources and opportunities for direct employment in your field of study.
• • Essential soft skills such as time management, strengths finder, career and financial planning, resume writing, interviewing, dressing for success, goal-setting, critical thinking/problem solving, grit, emotional intelligence, volunteering and overall self-enhancement
• • Mentorship from FSCJ’s faculty and staff members and leading industry partners
• • Academic support through small class sizes, advising and tutoring
• • Financial aid/scholarship search and counseling, and more…
Workforce Program in the Spotlight:
“Supply Chain Management”
Prospective Stepping Stones applicants, in light of how we have had to quickly change the way we live our lives due to the Corona
Virus pandemic, the need for Supply Chain Management professionals is going to explode! You have a chance to learn this trade
for free! To learn more about this profession, please dedicate 5 minutes to the below fun and educational video (Ignore the last 30
seconds of the video.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwemFfdD6VI
What is Supply Chain Management?
“Am I Right for the SSG Program?”
Basic Qualifications
• Graduating high school student from a DCPS/Greater Jacksonville Title One
School.
• Want to learn a trade quickly to start your work life (Programs are 6 weeks – 12
weeks).
• Want to get a job in your chosen field as you continue your study
• Want to continue school until you reach your ultimate goals
• * MOTIVATED * DEDICATED * COMMITTED * DESIRE
GETTING TO
GREAT(Take that first step)
Step 1
*FILL OUT THE APPLICATION*
Step 2
* Phone or Virtual Interview
Step 3 (In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, step 3 will be on pause, but will NOT affect final acceptance.) (Proceed to step 4)
*One letter or email recommendation (counselor/teacher/employer)
*Copy of Transcripts (We will get your transcripts from your school)
* You will receive your acceptance confirmation *Orientation
*Start the summer program (Start date is to be determined)
Step 4
The Application…
When filling out the application:
• Step 1: Open the application file. You must SAVE AS the form to your computer BEFORE you start typing in it.
(If you don’t, whatever you type will not save).
• When saving the file, name it SSG your last namefirst name. Example: SSGDartiguenaveMaggy
• Step 2: Fill out the application completely.
• Optional: Facebook and Instagram handle. If you don’t desire to provide that information, you don’t have to.
• Step 3: Once you have filled out the 3-page form, be sure to save it one last time.
• Step 4: Please attach the document to an email to me at
For any issues with the above, please email or call me.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
This program, because of its quality, free tuition and other benefits, is a popular one. We want you to be a part of it. Be the first to send in your application!
• First Deadline for Priority Admission Consideration: Friday, April 10, 2020
• Regular Application Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2020
• *Applications will continue to be accepted after the above deadlines until maximum capacity is reached. Apply! Apply! Apply!
Considering everything that is happening, adjustments will be made to the deadlines, as needed. We may open more dates depending on when the program will start this summer! Don’t wait! Apply today!
LIVE VIRTUAL Q & A SESSIONS
Video:
https://fscj.webex.com/fscj/j.php
?MTID=me207b8e0f84ddb2e9a9
40ddd19a88fc8
Call In: +1-904-900-2303
Access code: 612 452 162 # #
WebEx Meeting
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Time: 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
WebEx Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2020
Time: 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Video:
https://fscj.webex.com/fscj/j.php
?MTID=me91cc9208ed35b31773
d5eadc1090ffb
Call In: +1-904-900-2303
Access code: 617 301 857 # #
Video:
https://fscj.webex.com/fscj/j.php?M
TID=mff54bac119a6c2bcddf2c3d5d
69f6e3f
WebEx Meeting
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Call In: +1-904-900-2303
Access code: 616 464 100 # #
The SSGP TEAM!
• Maggy Dartiguenave, Interim Director
904.632.3044
• Cheryl Duff, Program Coordinator (finds you the job in your certification track)
904.632.3039
• Okey Emejuru, Student Success Advisor/Coach (Guides you on your way)
904.361.6214
