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Our Programs

Fenix Workforce Foundation opens May 1, 2026.
Our 12-week paid workforce training program begins July 1, 2026.

Workforce Access Requires More Than Training

Fenix Workforce Foundation operates through four connected program pillars designed to help individuals access employment, stability, and long term career growth. Each pillar addresses barriers that often prevent people from entering or remaining in the workforce.

Together, these programs create a practical pathway from opportunity to employment and advancement.

Workforce Training

12-Week Learning & Earning Program

The Fenix Workforce Training Program prepares participants for employment through structured training and supervised real work environments. Participants gain practical skills, workplace experience, and job readiness while training alongside industry professionals.

• 12-week structured workforce training program
• Paid training with supervised real work environments
• Front of house hospitality and customer service training
• Back of house kitchen and prep cook skill development
• Workplace professionalism and team communication
• Resume support and interview preparation
• Final skill assessments and workforce placement support

Skills to Work Initiative

Adult Education and Workforce Skills

The Skills to Work Initiative helps individuals strengthen core education and develop modern workforce skills that support long term employment and career growth.

• GED preparation and testing support
• Adult education and workforce readiness
• Digital literacy and workplace technology skills
• Learning AI fundamentals
• Learning coding fundamentals
• Resume building and job search technology
• Online application and workforce platform training

Economic Mobility Support Services

Removing Barriers to Employment

Economic Mobility Support services help participants address real-life barriers that often prevent individuals from entering or remaining in the workforce. These services focus on housing stability, financial resilience, language access, and technology readiness.

• Housing stability and navigation support
• Short term rental stabilization assistance
• Financial empowerment and budgeting guidance
• Credit education and financial planning
• ESL language support for workplace communication
• Digital literacy and technology access for job searching
• Disability benefits and employment stability guidance
• Legal and documentation referral support

Entrepreneur & Leadership Program

Leadership and Small Business Development

The Entrepreneur and Leadership Program helps participants build the skills needed to advance into leadership roles or pursue small business opportunities. The program focuses on practical management skills, entrepreneurship, and career advancement.

• Leadership development and workplace management
• Communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution
• Small business fundamentals and entrepreneurship
• Marketing, branding, and customer development
• Business planning and operational management
• Career advancement and supervisory skill development

Building Workforce Pathways

The Fenix program model is designed to support individuals at multiple stages of their workforce journey. From access to training and stability support, to skill development and leadership opportunities, each pillar works together to help participants move toward sustainable employment and long term economic mobility.