WEBSITE: empowernashville.org
ADDRESS: 417 Welshwood Dr Ste 100
CITY, STATE, ZIP: Nashville, TN 37211
CONTACT/EMAIL: Gopal Basnet, gopal@empowernashville.org
PHONE: 615-678-7269
CATEGORY: Academic Support, Adult Education & Literacy, Citizenship/Naturalization, Employment Services, Healthcare, Refugee & Immigrant Service Agencies
DESCRIPTION: The NICE Employment Program focuses on assisting asylees or refugees that have been in the United States for less than five years, prepare for and obtain employment. Our ultimate goal for all clients is self-sufficiency through sustainable, long-term employment. We partner with Opryland Hotel, GCA, Tyson Foods, Double Tree Hotel, KBM, Fresh Point Tomato, and others. To enroll, you must be 18 years of age. Our program provides the following:
-Skills Assessment
-Vocational Training Referral
-Job Application Assistance
-Referral Services
-Job Placement Services
ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY: The NICE Employment Program is available to persons eligible for refugee services in Middle Tennessee who have been in the United States less than five years. Services are rendered at NICE’s office in South Nashville.
FEES: No
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Founded by a former Sudanese refugee, NICE has been serving refugees and immigrants in Middle Tennessee since 2005. It is staffed by a culturally diverse, friendly, competent staff dedicated to providing the best service possible to empower NICE clients and the community as a whole. All clients who receive NICE services are documented in our file system for reporting purposes, specifically for program outcomes.
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