Letter: United Way support vital
Letter: United Way support vital The Sentinel
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Employment Skills Center: Supporting Sustainable Development Goals
Introduction
The Employment Skills Center is a United Way partner agency serving Carlisle and Cumberland County. Our mission is to help adults in our community achieve personal growth and job betterment through education and training. With the generous support of the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County and many others, we have been able to serve adults in our community for over 56 years.
Programs and Impact
During the 2022-23 program year, Employment Skills Center provided services to more than 600 adults in our region. Our core programs, which include GED Preparation, Adult Basic Education, and English Language classes, served more than 350 adults. By offering an increased number of classes, we have been able to help our students overcome barriers related to transportation, child care, and work schedules, allowing them to work towards achieving their personal, educational, and professional goals. This is especially important for our students who are considered ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. Nearly half of our students are working part-time and full-time jobs but are unable to meet their financial needs. Our programs are offered free of charge and provide students with the skills needed to build successful careers and earn a family-sustaining wage.
United Way Campaign
The United Way campaign plays a vital role in supporting nonprofits like ours. The funding we receive each year allows us to expand our programs and introduce more technology into our classrooms, providing valuable digital literacy skills needed for today’s workforce. Additionally, this funding will enable us to continue our tutor program and eliminate waitlists for English language classes.
Support Our Mission
Your support is crucial in helping us fulfill our mission. To learn more about the United Way and their impact in our community, visit uwcarlisle.org.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university.
- SDG 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
- SDG 10.4: Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage, and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Number of adults served by the Employment Skills Center’s core programs (GED Preparation, Adult Basic Education, and English Language classes)
- Number of classes offered to eliminate barriers related to transportation, child care, and work schedules
- Percentage of students who are considered ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)
- Percentage of students working part-time and full-time jobs but unable to meet their financial needs
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university. | – Number of adults served by the Employment Skills Center’s core programs (GED Preparation, Adult Basic Education, and English Language classes) – Number of classes offered to eliminate barriers related to transportation, child care, and work schedules |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value. | – Percentage of students who are considered ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) – Percentage of students working part-time and full-time jobs but unable to meet their financial needs |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.4: Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage, and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality. | N/A |
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