Mt. Carmel Chief Operating Officer, Retired Army Col. Bob McLaughlin, welcomes Mt. Carmel Community Ambassadors and board members to the launch of Veterans Climb. Veterans Climb is a Mt. Carmel-led safety net for veterans at risk of homelessness. The program is in partnership with El Pomar Foundation, Pikes Peak Community College & The Pikes Peak Workforce Center. Participants receive supportive, behavioral health, career & partnered services to achieve training, certification and employment into an in-demand career in one year. Through El Pomar funding, Mt. Carmel leads participant recruitment & case management; PPWFC determines aptitude & interest for specific in-demand training; PPCC provides training/certification and student support. Training is funded through participant GI Bill funds (when available) or Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds, per eligibility. ... See MoreSee Less
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“I was stressed and struggling; your team met with me immediately and assured me, ‘everything was going to be ok’. Because of Mt. Carmel, it was. For me, stability is knowing that I have a reliable, trusted resource – friends actually – for when things get tough. I can’t speak highly enough about how important you have been to my transition,” - Mt. Carmel client & former Army Paratrooper. Mt. Carmel provides extensive direct-assistance to Military, Veterans, Military Spouses & Families with wrap-around services in career & transition, behavioral health & wellness, and supportive services – all backed by strong community partners. veteranscenter.org ... See MoreSee Less
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