Building Tomorrows
The Community Foundation of Louisville
In the spring of 1994, The Community Foundation of Louisville established a steering committee of community leaders to research local issues facing children and families in poverty. The committee discovered that many families in Louisville move back and forth between poverty and self-sufficiency...
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Benefits To Youth
The Louisville Community Initiative (LCI) provides youth the opportunity to learn the soft skills necessary for employment success. Additionally, ongoing support and consultation is provided to ensure that youth have a meaningful workplace experience. LCI staff functions as mentors to youth to help them overcome barriers to a successful life...
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Benefits To Business
The primary benefit to businesses is improved access to a skilled entry-level workforce. LCI serves as an extension to a human resources department to help lower cost per hire and reduce turnover. LCI offers mentor training to front-line supervisors and research data on the attitudes and values of the "new" workforce. LCI also improves access to youth who bring tax credits to employers...
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