Resiliency Bridge, LaunchED Fall 2021

For low-wage workers to build a stable career and achieve financial independence, they need employment credentials in high-mobility fields. But too many families lack the housing security needed to access those training programs.

Resiliency Bridge closes that divide by blending affordable housing, worker development, and wrap-around supports to help motivated workers gain entry to high-demand, downturn-resistant sectors. By aligning multiple human services systems, we maximize the impact of this short-term intervention to provide long-term financial autonomy.

Resiliency Bridge is co-administered by Ohio Means Jobs Columbus-Franklin County and Ohio Means Jobs. Current clients should contact their Talent Development Specialist or case manager with questions. Interested participants must begin the enrollment process by consulting with a workforce education provider. Please view the Participant Packet below for details.

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About. The first phase of the Resiliency Bridge program provided short-term housing assistance to our first cohort of workers while they receive career training in stable, high-paying fields. All graduates are projected to grow their income by at least 75 percent during the program and be equipped with the tools for long-term career success.

Resiliency Bridge will resume accepting applications shortly; we are actively fundraising for our next round to enable more workers to increase their earnings and achieve economic independence.

In addition to affordable housing and no-cost career education, participants are connected to personalized supports like counseling, transportation assistance, reliable internet access, childcare, and food security to support their academic progress.

To learn more about how a gift or donation to the Resiliency Bridge program can strengthen our people and our community, please contact us at admin@ahaco.org.

Partners. The Resiliency Bridge initiative is a public-private partnership between local leaders, including program operators from Home for Families and OhioMeansJobs Columbus-Franklin County. We also recognize the incredible contributions JPMorgan Chase, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority for their foundational investment in the program’s success.

Other critical partners include the Community Shelter Board, the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio, Columbus State Community College, ColumbusWorks, the Columbus Partnership, Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio, Homeport, IMPACT Community Action, and Action for Children. Resiliency Bridge taps into a proven framework for quick deployment and rapid scaling.