Power Inspires Progress is for Inner City residents who want to work but face barriers such as:
 

• No transportation
• No work history/poor work history
• Physical or Learning Disabilities
• Difficulty with Reading, Writing or Math
• Past history of addiction
• Past history of incarceration 

  
Candidate Requirements:

 
Trainee Requirements:

• Work 20 hours/week; show up on time, in uniform and ready to work.
• Work a variety of day and evening shifts.
• Must be able to greet customers, stand for 5-7 hours, prepare food and lift weights of up to 15 pounds repeatedly with or without accommodation.
•  Take responsibility, follow orders, and take pride in good food and a good environment.
• Respect other workers and customers.
• Refrain from criminal activity and substance abuse.
• Develop an educational goal and participate in tutoring
• Participate in training, education and career search activities.  Share what you learn.
• Work to build your skills and employability.

 
Benefits:

• PIP pays a training stipend with regular increases.
• Trainees receive paid time for training, job search and education activities. 

 
Program Goal:

 
To Apply:

• PIP requires that you attend 3 job interviews, have a current picture ID, complete a police check and open an account at a bank or credit union.
• We do not accept walk-ins; you must have an appointment. Call for an appointment 513-221-7020 Monday- Thursday 11-5.
• You can also attend our open information sessions the third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. as your first interview. Next sessions is January 17th.
• PIP requires 3 interviews; in the first interview you will learn details about the program.  By the third interview, you we will have decided together if you are right for the program and if the program is right for you.
• By the third interview you will have to obtain all your documentation and uniform.
• There is usually a waiting list; the only way to get through the waiting list is to get ON the waiting list by making an appointment.
• PIP does not accept organizational referrals.  While we are glad to talk to case managers, job coaches, family supporters and other program referrals, the individual applying must make his or her own appointment and take his own interview independently.

 
Equal Opportunity