"The business of helping others is collective work"
moving families from dependency to self- sufficiency
through collective work & responsibility
Chicago's Premier
Family Resource Center
Our MISSION
Through Collective Work and Responsibility, Ujima, Inc. is committed to effectively and efficiently advocating, networking, educating and supporting families in their transformation from dependency to self-sufficiency.
program overview
Ujima, Inc. is a comprehensive employment and training development program designed to create and promote self-sufficiency for low-income individuals. This employment service is in continuum with the Mayor's Office of Work Force Development, Operation H.E.L.P., Inc., IVEE-The Institute for Vision in Education & Efficacy, Inc., Women Business Development, Chicago Housing Authority, and MTE - Men Mentor & Training.
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OUR programs
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Literacy
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Resume Building
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Cover Letter Writing
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Interview Skills
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Youth Career Awareness
job
readiness
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Internal Referrals
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Resident Progress monitoring and recognition
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Youth Mentorship Program
Community Outreach
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Computer Literacy
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Professional Communication
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Section 3 Employment
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Interview Skills
skill
building
additional services
support services
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Referrals to supportive services for childcare, shelters, substance abuse and criminal background restraints
workshops
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Small business development
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Job readiness training
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Education around Chicago Housing Authority Plan for Transformation
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On-going support to clients overcoming barriers of unemployment through self-esteem and self-behavior workshops
